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.

Giveaway: Win the New “Standard Catalog of Firearms”
It’s true that “Standard Catalog of Firearms” is packed with more than 110,000 gun prices for used firearms. Did you know that it’s also a great source of information to identify guns when you aren’t sure what you have?

Time (Again) for New Gun Laws?
The discussion of stronger gun laws is definitely not a new one. Check out this editorial, from the 1969 “Gun Digest” annual book.

The Perennial Question: Revolver or Autoloader? (and Who Won the Book?)
Thanks to everyone who commented for a chance to win the giveaway. Reading the comments, it’s clear that both veteran and newer gun owners are interested in improving their skills for shooting a handgun.

Giveaway: Guide to Shooting a Pistol or Revolver
Grant Cunningham’s newest book, “Gun Digest Shooter’s Guide to Handguns,” will be out later this month. Whether you’re an experienced shooter or new to handguns, if you want to improve your performance shooting a pistol or revolver, this guide will help you do it. Here’s your chance to win “Gun Digest Shooter’s Guide to Handguns” before it even hits the shelves!

Looking Back: Col. Charles Askins Reviews the 44 Magnum
Back in the 1957 edition of “Gun Digest,” Col. Charles Askins wrote a gun review for the 44 Magnum. It occurs to me that some of us may not have been around to read it then, and it might be fun to introduce new readers to this classic “Gun Digest” material. And for those who were around for the initial publication, perhaps you’ll enjoy taking another look.

“Gun Digest” Book Archive Winner Announced
Thanks to everyone who commented for a chance to win the giveaway. It has been great to hear from long-time followers of Gun Digest, others like us who enjoy reading everything we can about guns. And, a hearty welcome to the many newer readers. We’re glad you found us, and we hope you like what you find here.

Gun Digest: Is It a Book or a Magazine??
Those who have been reading “Gun Digest” for some time may be familiar with both the book and the magazine, but for our newer readers, here’s a quick primer (and a great offer to save $ when you order both!).

Giveaway: Win 69 Years of “Gun Digest” Annual Books!!
For fans of Gun Digest old and new, the “Gun Digest 1944-2013 3-Disc Set” is the ultimate collection of “The World’s Greatest Gun Book.” This week, we’re giving away a “Gun Digest 1944-2013 3-Disc Set” – the entire 69-year Gun Digest Book digital library in pdf format on three discs! – to one lucky winner.

Find Out Who Won “Shotguns Assembly/Disassembly”
Thanks to everyone who entered for a chance to win the newest edition of “Gun Digest Book of Shotguns Assembly/Disassembly.” Reading the comments, it looks like shotgun cleaning activities are as much a part of this pasttime as actual shooting. Read on to find out who won the book this week.

Gunsmithing Tips to Re-assemble Your Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380
While the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 is easily disassembled for gun repair or cleaning, these tips from gunsmith Kevin Muramatsu will help make reassembly even easier.








