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Tactical gun articles advice videos and blogs from Gun Digest.

Still not convinced? Click the image to see photos from the author's AR-15 torture test.

Giveaway: AR-15 Guide With Torture-Test Gun Reviews

When Patrick Sweeney said he was going to put a batch of ARs through some intense torture testing to do gun reviews, we had no idea he’d go this far. Here’s your chance to win a copy of the book that shows the results – “Gun Digest Book of the AR-15 Volume 4.”

A reliable rifle, but one thing I’d have to change is the SAW-shape grip. As you can see, the extra length and swell doesn’t do anything for my grip.

AR-15 Review: Del-Ton Tapco

Del-Ton makes good rifles, even though some shooters are so class-based they won’t acknowledge any rifle not made by the “best” or “mil-spec” companies. Their loss, says Patrick Sweeney in this AR-15 review.

One of the Wilson 6.8 rifles, here with an Aimpoint M4 on it. You’ll note that the Wilson BUIS doesn’t crowd the Aimpoint, and when it flips up the Wilson BUIS won’t bang the M4.

AR-15 Review: Wilson Combat 6.8

Everyone knows a Wilson Combat 1911 is top of the line. In this AR-15 review, Patrick Sweeney argues the same can be said for Wilson’s AR-15s, including this one chambered for the 6.8 cartridge.

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.

Handgun Review: FNH FNX 9mm

Handgun Review: FNH FNX 9mm

In this Gun Digest handgun review, Mark Kakkuri reviews the FNH FNX 9mm – an American-made pistol from a venerable European gunmaker.

A U.S. Coast Guard petty officer from Maritime Safety and Security Team 91106 armed with an M870P fitted with a Trijicon reflex sight and a Speedfeed stock.

The Remington 870’s Burgeoning Empire

Over 35 countries choose the American-made Remington 870 shotgun, even over their own domestic shotgun manufacturers, for police and military use. That says a lot.

Rifle Painting: Blending In

Rifle Painting: Blending In

Learn about camo painting your rifle so it, as well as you, can blend in no matter where you are with this easy do-it-yourself project.

Evolution of a Scout Rifle

Evolution of a Scout Rifle

The prototype of the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle was described in the essay “The Scout Rifle Idea” by Jeff Cooper in the 1984 edition of the Gun Digest annual.

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.

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.

10 Tips for Choosing a Concealed Carry Handgun

10 Tips for Choosing a Concealed Carry Handgun

When you go to purchase your first defensive handgun for concealed carry, you may find yourself feeling nervous and out of your element at the gun shop. These 10 tips will help you find the best handguns for concealed carry.