Tactical Guns

Tactical gun articles advice videos and blogs from Gun Digest.

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.”

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.

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

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
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
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.

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
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.







