Gun Reviews

When it comes to dependability and versatility in handguns it's hard to beat revolvers. Whether you're shopping for a revolver for self defense, competition or hunting one of the 11 following guns has you covered.

Firing 700 rounds through an AK seems a fitting tribute to the late Mikhail Kalashnikov and his ever-reliable design. But will the gun used in this test catch on fire, melt or ultimately triumph? Watch the video and find out.

Think you're quick breaking clays? Well, hate to break it to you, but you most likely don't hold a candle to John Yeiser IV. The high-speed shooter recently set the Guinness World Record as the world's fastest trap shooter and man is he quick.

Calculating the benefits of the .22 rimfire as the all-around best survival gun.

A thoughtful and balanced video review of Handgun Training for Personal Protection. Find out why this book, by author Richard Mann, is essential reading for anyone interested in concealed carry or handgun training for home defense.

When an earlier story on carry calibers wrongly omitted the .380, Gun Digest readers sounded off. We heard you loud and clear.

The Smith & Wesson Model 1940 is one of WWII's more unusual weapons, but has become a favorite of gun collectors. Check out this video documenting the rise and fall of one of the war's more obscure and unusual firearms.

Reloading ammo is a timeworn tradition, with many of its tools changing little over the past half century. But the discipline recently took a leap into the 21st century with the digital release of Hornady's reloading manual.

This accurate 1911 9mm pistol from Springfield Armory is ideal for concealed carry, practice or home defense and scores a “10” right out of the box.

A handcrafted pocket holster that keeps your handgun always at the ready and rock-steady when drawn.

Rock Island Auction Company's February Regional Firearms Auction contained a vast assortment of collectables and antiques, from engraved Henry rifles, World War II firearms, and militaria, to modern gems such as new in the box shotguns, rifles, and pistols.

Mossberg has won its share of fans with the versatility of its firearms. The handy Mossberg FLEX system makes it a snap to custom-fit a gun and its now being introduced to a line of .22 rifles.

From 9mm to 460 magnum, Smith & Wesson has a bunch of new handguns for 2014 plus AR-style rifles available for shooters of all kinds. Jerry Miculek gives a tour at this year's SHOT Show.

The .219 Zipper persisted fitfully from 1938 to 1962 in that purgatory reserved for cartridges that look good on paper but somehow never quite measure up in real life. At this late date, it’s difficult to determine exactly how the .219 Zipper ended up on the compost heap of shooting history.

At one Washington shooting range, the Smith & Wesson Shield has become the popular pistol with the CCW crowd. In fact, in that neck of the woods it has begun to overtake one of the world's favorite handguns.

Putting aside technology in the form of laser rangefinders and rangefinding reticles, there are several methods available to the shooter for range estimation.