Inside Gun Digest Books Blog
The official blog of Corrina Peterson, Gun Digest Books Editor, on the inside view of new gun books and gun writers.
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Giveaway: Two Must-Have Books for 1911 Pistol Fans
Whether the 1911 pistol is your handgun of choice for duty gun, concealed carry, home defense or target shooting, here’s your chance to win two Gun Digest books that celebrate this popular gun.
What’s the Best Handgun? Massad Ayoob Reveals His Picks
What are the greatest handguns in the world? Massad Ayoob makes his picks and explains his reasoning in “Greatest Handguns of the World Vol. 2″
Practice Drills Maximize Handgun Training Time (& Who Won the Book?)
If you want to learn how to shoot a pistol faster and more accurately, “Tactical Pistol Shooting” by Erik Lawrence delivers the handgun training you need. These shooting drills are a great place to start, whether you carry a pistol for a living, or carry concealed for self defense or personal protection.
Reloading Shotgun Shells: With Non-Toxics, Stick to the Load Data
If you are already familiar with the basics of reloading, you probably know that non-toxic loads are a little different in composition – in the load data or recipe – and that you can never simply substitute ingredients. Find out what’s available in non-toxic shotshell loads, how they perform, keys to successful reloading for shotgun shells and more.
Book Excerpt: Secrets to Concealed Carry for Women
In this final post in the series from “Personal Defense for Women,” author Gila Hayes reveals insider tips and secrets for selecting and wearing concealed carry holsters and gear for women.
Book Giveaway: Win “Tactical Pistol Shooting”
Pistol training to master the basics is the only way to shoot faster and more accurately. Whether you carry a pistol for a living, for defense or personal protection, “Tactical Pistol Shooting” will help you attain the level of handgun training desired.
Book Excerpt: Use of Non Lethal Weapons for Self Defense
Check out these excerpts from Chapter 11 of “Personal Defense for Women,” where author Gila Hayes covers use of non lethal weapons for self defense, including tasers and pepper spray, and exposes lies and dangerous scams surrounding stun guns and other devices.
The Reloading Book Winner Is . . .
Thanks to everyone who commented to enter the drawing for a copy of ”Reloading for Handgunners”, and a hearty welcome to all the new Inside Gun Digest Books blog readers. As it turns out, whether or not reloading saves money, a whole bunch of you are doing it, or want to.
Gunsmithing: Avoid Making These Common Mistakes
Countless firearms, old and new, bear the marks, burrs and gouges that are the result of using the wrong tools for taking them apart. In the interest of preventing this sort of thing, Kevin Muramatsu shares a few gunsmithing basics, from the most recent edition of the “Gun Digest Book of Rimfire Rifles Assembly/Disassembly.”
Don’t Be Fooled: Reloading Will Not Save Money (Book Giveaway)
It’s often said that reloading your own ammo will save money. According to one author, that probably won’t happen, but you’ll sure shoot a lot more.








