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Astra M-600, in 9mm Parabellum, is a development of the M-400 in 9mm Largo. The M-600 was supplied in quantity to the German government during WW II.

Editor’s Pick: Gun Digest Book of Classic Combat Handguns

These old combat handguns are still available, even in the frenzied gun market. This book is your guide to classic pistols that work today, reviewed by the greatest gun writers of all time.

The SnagMag yields a spare Glock magazine from a trouser pocket. At rest, it looks like a pocketknife.

Concealed Carry: Is Spare Ammo Necessary?

With the opportunity to expand on his previous work in Gun Digest Book of Concealed Carry, Massad Ayoob took the opportunity in “Gun Digest Book of Concealed Carry 2nd Edition” to talk about the issue of concealed carry and spare ammo.

Reloading: What Do You Really Need to Get Started?

Reloading: What Do You Really Need to Get Started?

While the basics are simple when it comes to getting set up to reload ammunition for your handgun, there are still some critical choices that need to be made. Here’s some advice from long-time reloader Patrick Sweeney, from “Reloading for Handgunners.”

If the right-handed shooter fires with thumbs curled down, thumb won’t block operation of slide lock lever.

Gun Review: Shooting SIG-Sauer’s P226

In the 1970s, the SIG-Sauer brand was new to American firearms enthusiasts, and the company’s pistols took America by storm. For a long time, the P226 was the most popular of the series, for very good reasons, according to Massad Ayoob.

If you're looking for a good first concealed carry gun, you can't go wrong with a Glock. If you're not sure, just ask me and I'll tell you.

Thoughts on Buying a First CCW Handgun

I’ve noticed a few things among those pondering a concealed carry gun. Maybe it’s just me.

Handgun Review: Colt Lightweight Commander

Handgun Review: Colt Lightweight Commander

In this Gun Digest handgun review, Mark Kakkuri looks at the Colt Lightweight Commander – a classic, capable and concealable 1911.

Video: The New Glock 30S

Video: The New Glock 30S

Just in time for SHOT Show 2013, Glock has released yet another model to their lineup, the Glock 30S. It’s the result of feedback from the law enforcement community for a more concealable pistol, which also makes it a winner for concealed carry.

Editor Tags “Best Deals” from the 70th Anniversary Sale

Editor Tags “Best Deals” from the 70th Anniversary Sale

The Gun Digest Store often has great promotions running, but a few of the offers in the new, 70th Anniversary Sale surprised even me. Here’s my list of deals that are definitely worth checking out.

Shooting Well: It’s All in Your Head

Shooting Well: It’s All in Your Head

Physical gifts aside, practice makes you a marksman – assuming, of course, you can think straight, according to popular Gun Digest author Wayne van Zwoll.

Workman tried both CCI and Winchester .22 Magnum loads and found that both performed superbly in Ruger’s new single-action.

Handgun Review: Ruger Single Nine

Dave Workman does a handgun review of the Ruger Single Nine, a stainless beauty long overdue for fans of single-action revolvers and the hot .22 magnum rimfire round.