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High Cap Mags: What to Buy Before They're Banned

Anti-gun Rep. Carolyn McCarthy has introduced legislation to ban large magazines. Don't panic, and if you buy, here's what to look for.

Fun with Semi-Automatic Sub Guns

Phillip Peterson reports on the history and performance of three unique semi-auto sub guns.

Gun Review: Rock River Arms LAR-8 Elite Operator

The first thing you notice about the Rock River Arms LAR-8 Elite Operator is that you have a stout yet maneuverable rifle in your hands. True it is heavier than a .223 version, but it is well-balanced and easy to handle.

‘Pro-Gun Democrats’ AWOL from ‘Project Gunwalker’

Sen. Grassley is hamstrung by the fact he is the only ranking Republican member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Democrat Patrick Leahy chairs the committee, and he has shown zero interest in uncovering the truth. None of the “gun control” Democrats are interested in doing anything other than circling the wagons, protecting the administration, and seeing if advancing more restrictions might distract attention from the whole sordid mess.

1911: Before the Great War

The Pistol, 1911, .45 ACP, adopted by the armed forces of the United States, was quite a beast. In a time of transition to medium-bore pistols, a .45 was a cannon.

The M1903A4 Sniper Rifle: An Old Soldier Still Hits the Mark

An excellent representation of sniper rifle technology from the 1940s, the Springfield M1904A4 is still plenty enjoyable and accurate today.

Avoid 7 Common Mistakes of Wingshooting

From the Gun Digest Book of Shotgunning, Marty Fischer explains how to avoid the 7 most common mistakes causing you to miss.

Wyoming 4th State to Pass Constitutional Carry

On Wednesday March 2nd 2011, Governor Mead signed Constitutional Carry into law while saying his office had been clogged with emails and phone calls from people demanding he sign the Jennings-Jaggi Constitutional Carry bill.

ATF Corruption: A Journalist's Guide to ‘Project Gunwalker'

ATF management was allowing potentially hundreds of semiautomatic firearms to be walked across the Mexican border in order to pad statistics used to further budget and power objectives. A gun used in this operation was involved in a December 2010 incident in which a Border Patrol agent was killed.

The STI Hi-Cap 1911 and IPSC Competition

While also in the business of producing fine single stacks, STI makes a hybrid polymer-steel 1911 that takes hi-cap mags. There is no such thing as a "basic" STI.

Fraud Alert: A Notice from the Editor

You may have recently received or reported suspicious phone calls or offers in the mail to renew your subscription to Gun Digest. We have confirmed that unauthorized parties are attempting to represent themselves as Gun Digest, asking for a check or credit card number to renew your subscription.

What's Hot in Handguns?

Here's a look at some new handguns, and some sizzling favorites for 2011. Hint: It's the 100 Year Anniversary of the Government Model 1911!

SHOT Show 2011 Video: What's New at Armalite?

Gun Digest the Magazine and Tactical Gear Editor Kevin Michalowski talks with Mark Westrom of Armalite at SHOT Show 2011. Get a look at the AR50 National Match .50 Caliber, plus a look at the Armalite AR-10 A2, and the new M-15 22, a .22 LR caliber rifle that's a lot of fun to shoot!

Leupold Warns: Beware of Fake Scopes!

Optics manufacturer Leupold has issued a customer alert to purchasers of its products, particularly via Internet sales, regarding bogus Leupold products that are apparently being illegally imported from the People’s Republic of China.

SHOT Show 2011 Video: Springfield XDm Compact 3.8

Ammo Recall: Federal, American Eagle 45 Auto Safety Alert

Certain lots of recently manufactured 45 Auto ammunition may contain an incorrect propellant charge. Use of product from these lots may result in firearm damage and possible serious injury.

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