Richard A. Mann, Author at Gun Digest

Home Authors Posts by Richard A. Mann

121 POSTS 0 COMMENTS

A former police ofﬁcer and serviceman with the U.S. Army, Richard A. Mann is one of the most well-respected ﬁrearms authorities writing on the subject today. He serves as contributing editor for several magazines, including NRA’s American Riﬂeman and Shooting Illustrated, Varmint Hunter, and Combat Handgunner, and is the editor for Gun Digest’s Cartridges of the World 13th Edition.

6mm ARC 1

Flattening The Curve With Hornady’s 6mm ARC.

Paired with a compact 1911 like the Remington R1 Ultralight Executive, the new .45 Auto self-defense load can pack—pardon the pun—quite a punch.

Federal Punch: No Lightweight Defense Ammo

Dry Fire 4

Developing A Dry Fire Training System

To help your significant other learn how to shoot a defensive handgun, your best option is to find her some qualified instruction. You’ll both be happier for it!

Concealed Carry: What About Your Wife?

Aiming 3

Aiming A Defensive Handgun, Is There One Right Way?

Max-9 2

8 Top Micro 9mm Handguns For Everyday Carry (2021)

Currently, XS is offering its RAM sights for a variety of Glock, Sig Sauer, Springfield, FN and Smith & Wesson handguns.

Day Or Night XS R3D Sights Shine

Holsters are not mandatory for the concealed carry of a handgun but, in most instances, they make good sense. Finding an affordable holster, one you like—one that’s also comfortable—isn’t easy.

Affordable Holster Options For Everyday Carry

Rifle Bedding STEP 8b

Bolt-Action Upgrade: Rifle Bedding In 12 Steps

From the seated position, the shooter can cross or spread their legs for optimal comfort and support.

Put Your Practical Rifle Marksmanship To The Test

32 caliber 4

What Is The Best .32-Caliber Cartridge Of All-Time?

Home Defense VS Concealed Carry Gun 4

The Home Defense Vs Concealed Carry Gun

Although you’ll be hard pressed to find one under the glass at your local firearms emporium, 1911s chambered for the .38 Super are still available.

Super Sleeper: Why To Consider The .38 Super For Self-Defense

The .500 Cyrus is a serious big-bore cartridge with serious recoil.

Kicked To The Curb: Tales Of Recoil And Pain

Those interested in a compact, high-capacity, everyday-carry gun of the finest quality should take the time to “test drive” the Wilson Combat EDC X9S.

Magnificent Mite: Wilson Combat EDC X9S

The Wilson Combat EDC X9 offers a great balance of features; this is indicative of a quality carry gun. It fit the author well, but if it doesn’t fit you, find a different gun.

The Personal Journey To Your EDC Gun

12 3...8 Page 1 of 8

MUST READ ARTICLES

Self-Defense-Insurance-f

6 On-Target Concealed Carry Insurance Options (2021)

Six major concealed carry insurance programs are now available to the millions of Americans who carry concealed.

The 6.5 PRC is quickly becoming a very popular long-range target and hunting cartridge. It’s like a better version of the .264 Winchester Magnum.

Best 6.5 PRC Ammo Available Right Now

Double Barrel Shotgun Lead

10 Affordable Double-Barrel Shotgun Options (2021)

9mm-Carbine-Aero

13 Affordable 9mm Carbine Options (2021)

Budget AR-15 Lead

8 Budget AR-15 Options: More Bang For The Buck (2020)

Women Handgun lead

Best Concealed Carry Handguns For Women (2021)