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First Look: Springfield Armory 1911 Operator AOS Threaded

Springfield Armory has just announced new .45 ACP 1911 Operator AOS models with threaded barrels.

First Look: Smith & Wesson M&P Shield X Series

First Look: Smith & Wesson M&P FPC 22LR And M&P 22X

First Look: Taurus 817 Revolver

Self-Preservation: Confronting The Unthinkable

Rifles

Evolution Of The Ruger American Rifle

Anschutz Model 1761 Review: Nearly Perfect Plinker

Christensen Arms Evoke Hunter Review: Resurgence Of Value

Richard A. Mann

Shotguns

Mossberg 990 Aftershock Review: Shock To The System

Mossberg takes its compact smoothbore semi-auto. Since its debut in 2017, Mossberg’s short-barreled, bird’s-head grip smoothbores have sparked plenty of debate. Are they range toys?...

Best Bullpup Shotgun Options For Compact Defense [Tested]

Best .410 Shotguns: A Buyer’s Guide

Optics

EOTech Vudu 3-9×32 MPVO Review: Mini Vudu Magic Trick

We hit the range to test out the EOTech Vudu 3-9x32 MPVO, a versatile little scope with an integrated red dot.

C&H Precision Review: Milling, Optics And More

Alexander Castiglione

Top DIY Handgun Iron Sight Upgrades

SUPPRESSORS

First Look: Silencer Central BANISH 12 Suppressor

PTR VENT Spiritus 5.56i Suppressors Now Available

First Look: BANISH 30-V2 Suppressor

Ammunition

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.25 Creedmoor: A Huge Niche

Ammunition Richard A. Mann

A look at the logistics and legitimacy of the quarter-bore .25 Creedmoor cartridge.

Ammo Brief: .338-378 Weatherby Magnum

Ammunition Gun Digest Editors

We take a quick look at a cartridge that’s kinda like .338 Lapua, the .338-378 Weatherby Magnum.

First Look: New Hornady Rifle Loads For 2025

Ammunition Adam Borisenko

Hornady just announced some mid-year new products, including loads for .223 WSSM, .243 WSSM and .400 Legend.

The Timeless Versatility Of .45 Colt

Ammunition Philip Massaro

The .45 Colt Cartridge has been going strong for more than 150 years, and it still has a variety of uses today.

Ammo Brief: .243 WSSM

Ammunition Gun Digest Editors

We take a quick look at the oddly proportioned .243 Winchester Super Short Magnum cartridge, aka .243 WSSM.

First Look: New Hornady Rifle Loads For 2025

Ammunition Adam Borisenko

Hornady just announced some mid-year new products, including loads for .223 WSSM, .243 WSSM and .400 Legend.

GEAR

New Guns And Gear August 2025

Gun Digest Editors

Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these 7 new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list.

First Look: Silencer Central BANISH 12 Suppressor

.25 Creedmoor: A Huge Niche

Richard A. Mann

Ammo Brief: .338-378 Weatherby Magnum

Gun Digest Editors

Hardware Talk: Vantage Point Armory Pistol Comps

Patrick Sweeney

Concealed Carry

Concealed Carry

First Look: Smith & Wesson M&P Shield X Series

Concealed Carry

First Look: Taurus 817 Revolver

Concealed Carry

Self-Preservation: Confronting The Unthinkable

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Evolution Of The Ruger American Rifle

Gun Articles Mike Dickerson

Ruger’s American rifle is more than just another affordable bolt-action. It’s an American success story.

First Look: Smith & Wesson M&P FPC 22LR And M&P 22X

Gun Articles Adam Borisenko

Smith & Wesson has just released two new firearms chambered for .22 LR, the M&P FPC 22LR and the M&P 22X.

.25 Creedmoor: A Huge Niche

Ammunition Richard A. Mann

A look at the logistics and legitimacy of the quarter-bore .25 Creedmoor cartridge.

First Look: Taurus 817 Revolver

Concealed Carry Adam Borisenko

Taurus has just unveiled the Taurus 817, a new .38 Special snub-nose revolver with a 7-round cylinder.

Self-Preservation: Confronting The Unthinkable

Concealed Carry Alex Ooley

Lessons from William Aprill on criminal violence and the self-preservation mindset required to survive.

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Self-Defense: Establishing A Good Grip From Draw

Concealed Carry Richard A. Mann

A good grip is paramount to good shooting. Here we discuss how to establish one from the holster.

Ammo Brief: .338-378 Weatherby Magnum

Ammunition Gun Digest Editors

We take a quick look at a cartridge that’s kinda like .338 Lapua, the .338-378 Weatherby Magnum.

Hardware Talk: Vantage Point Armory Pistol Comps

Accessories Patrick Sweeney

Looking to tame your heater? Here we take a quick look at Vantage Point Armory’s pistol comps.

Best AR-15: Top Options Available Today [Field Tested]

AR-15 Elwood Shelton

We comb through the mountains of carbines to bring you the best AR-15s out there today.

PTR VENT Spiritus 5.56i Suppressors Now Available

Gear & Ammo Adam Borisenko

PTR has just launched its new 3D-printed, purposely porous VENT Spiritus 5.56i suppressor.

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Anschutz Model 1761 Review: Nearly Perfect Plinker

Gun Articles Stan Trzoniec

I hit the range with the Anschutz 1761, an already nearly perfect rimfire target rifle taken to the next level.

First Look: Lipsey’s Exclusive Smith & Wesson Mountain Guns

Gun Articles Adam Borisenko

Smith & Wesson has just announced two new Lipsey’s Exclusive Mountain Gun models, the Model 610 and the Model 617.

Best MP5 Clone Buyer's Guide [Field Tested]

Classic Guns Sam Hoober

Everyone wants an MP5, but nobody wants to pay HK prices. Here, we go over the top 5 MP5 clones that won’t break the bank.

First Look: New Hornady Rifle Loads For 2025

Ammunition Adam Borisenko

Hornady just announced some mid-year new products, including loads for .223 WSSM, .243 WSSM and .400 Legend.

First Look: Bergara B-14 Squared Cima CF

Gun Articles Adam Borisenko

For those looking to cut down the weight of their hunting loadout, Bergara has just released its lightest B-14 yet—the Squared Cima CF.