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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.

Video Gun Review: Rossi Circuit Judge

Gun Digest editor Dan Shideler reviews the Rossi/Taurus Circuit Judge - a revolving carbine/shotgun that's a hoot to shoot.

Video Gun Review: Armalite SPR Mod 1

Tactical Gear Magazine editor Kevin Michalowski talks with Mark Westrom of Armalite at SHOT Show 2011 Media Day at the Range about the SPR Mod 1.

SHOT Show 2011: Smith & Wesson Governor Competes with Taurus Judge

Getting up to speed

The idea of carrying a firearm for self-defense is a big step that should not only include training and education, but also a good...

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