Tactical Rifles
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Walther PPS M2 Shoots for Comfort, Consistency
The PPS M2 features a number of refinements to Walther's svelte line of pistols that should make it a more user-friendly carry option.
Video: What to Look For When Buying a Kalashnikov Rifle
Not all AKs are created equal. Discover the rules of thumb you need to follow to evaluate Kalashnikov rifles.
First Look: FN M249S Semi-Auto
The Gun Digest editorial staff got an in-depth first look at the new FN M249S while at the 2016 SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Check out the video for more info on the M249S.
.223 Home Defense Ammo
Over-penetration is a concern with home defense ammo no matter what the caliber. Here are some loads up to the task.
Market Trends: Huge Demand for Reloading Supplies
Reloading supplies, turkey guns and suppressors have Bluegrass State shooters breaking out their pocketbooks.
IWI Introduces Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle
Israel Weapons Industries continues to make plenty of waves in the tactical world. Its most recent, a new bolt-action sniper rifle, is a marked break from the company's previous precision platforms.
Market Trends: Bull Market for Tavor SAR Bullpup in Texas
Tavor SAR Bullpup is still a relatively new rifle, but in some spots has already developed a strong following. For a Texas-based retailer the spunky tactical tool has been flying off the shelves this winter.
Market Trends: ARs and Used Brass Hot in OKC
Reloaders and modern sporting rifle fans have fueled one Oklahoma retailer's sales as of late with ARs and used brass leading his sales.
Ammo: Reloads or Factory?
Have the benefits of reloading been outpaced by modern factory-loaded ammo?
Advances in AR-15 Ammo
The AR-15 platform has become the most popular rifle in the world, and even though most are chambered for the .223 Remington/5.56 NATO cartridge, many other cartridges are now available for this versatile rifle.
A History of AR Cartridges
The original caliber for the AR-15 wasn’t the.223/5.56, it was a slightly smaller cartridge. The .222 Special delivered the kind of performance that the designers wanted, which was basically a 50-grain bullet at under 3,000 feet per second.
Massad Ayoob: The Dangers of Over-Penetrating Bullets
One critical rule of firearms safety is that the bullet must stay in its intended backstop. No responsible shooter would go to one of the older indoor shooting ranges that have a warning poster saying “LEAD BULLETS ONLY, JACKETED BULLETS CAN PIERCE BACKSTOP” and then proceed to pump hard-jacketed bullets into that frail backing.
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