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Top New Guns Of 2020 For Any Tastes

Gun Digest's veteran writer Richard Mann makes his picks for the top new guns of 2020--rifle, shotgun, rimfire, pistol and revolver. See if you agree.

Snag-Free Carry With The Sig Sauer P938 SAS

Sporting unorthodox integral sights and radically de-horned, the Sig P938 SAS promises to eliminate all potential snags on a draw.

Mantis X10 Elite: Training Speed And Accuracy

With tools to improve recoil management, the Mantis X10 Elite gets you on target again and again ... fast.

Taking It In The Crotch, Is Appendix Carry For You?

Appendix carry is often maligned. In truth, its comfortable and offers quick access to a gun no matter what position you're in.

Dry Fire Training To Improve Defensive Handgun Skills

Lack of rang time is no excuse for gather rust. Here's the dry fire training that will keep your defensive handgun skills sharp as a tack.

Is The .44 Magnum A Wise Choice For Concealed Carry?

You heard that right ... an on-person defensive .44 Magnum. Crazy as it might sound, there are good reasons to carry a compact hand cannon.

Concealed Carry: The Always Vital Flashlight

No matter how cool, wicked or expensive your defensive handgun is, it’s worthless if you can’t see what you need to shoot at. Thus lies the importance of a quality gun light or flashlight.

First Look: Zev Technologies Gassed Up Sig Pistols And Upgrades

Known for its top-shelf Glocks, Zev Technologies has turned its attention to Sig Sauer with two complete pistols and a load of upgrades.

Mossberg MC2c: Ergonomics, Reliability And Accuracy

The whole package, the Mossberg MC2c delivers the reliability, accuracy and comfort you want in a concealed carry pistol ... and the capacity.

WCP320c: Wilson Combat's Enhanced Sig P320

Tuned like the fine instrument it is, the gassed up WCP320c takes Sig striker fire and makes it an out and out fighting 9mm.

10 Top .45 Pistol Options For Any Budget

Looking for a .45 pistol? These 10 will get you on target.

Instinctive Advantage Of The Laser Sight

Lighting up your aiming solution with a laser sight is a gimmick, it's plum revolutionary.

First Look: Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P9 Shield EZ

Long on upgrades, Smith & Wesson introduces a gem with the Performance Center M&P9 Shield EZ. Find out more about this eye-catching pistol.

First Look: The Carry-Ready Taurus G3c

Want all the goodies that made the G3 among Taurus' most popular pistol, but in a package fit for concealed carry? Meet the shrunk down G3c.

Shot Placement And Alligators

Proper bullet placement is a rather effective at solving complex problems—whether they’re caused by a human or a large and toothy reptile.

First Look: Springfield Armory Vickers Tactical Master Class 1911

Springfield Armory Vickers Tactical Master Class is a fighting 1911, enhanced to give you the edge and priced within nearly any shooter’s budget.

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