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Marines Special Operations to Use Colt .45 Close Quarter Battle Pistols
Colt Defense LLC will manufacture more than 10,000 new .45 Close Quarter Battle Pistols for the Marine Corps’ elite special operations. This new contract for the 1911-style pistols will phase out the M45s currently used by the Corps. As reported by Military.com, “The July 19 [2012] contract, which has a total value of $22.5 [...]
Secure Your CCW With A Solid Belt
A cheap belt will not serve you well as you carry a concealed firearm. It will twist and droop. The Blackhawk Pistol Belt uses an internal stiffener to insure your pistol stays tight and close to your body. These carbon-fiber and lizard skin finished belts give you the same appearance as any other 1 [...]
Rimfire Rifles as Popular as Ever (& Did You Win the Book?)
Based on the response to our latest book giveaway, rimfire rifles – new and old – are as popular as ever! Whether target shooting, training or plinking – they’re fun to shoot.
Giveaway: Win “Rimfire Rifles Assembly/Disassembly”
One of the interesting side effects of the modern sporting rifle phenomenon is the production of like models in rimfire calibers. This week, for fans of the .22 rifle – both classic and modern – we’re giving away a copy of “Gun Digest Book of Rimfire Rifles Assembly/Disassembly,” which was recently updated, adding many of these popular new .22 rifles.
The AR-15: Getting Things Apart
Learn how to field-strip and completely disassemble your AR-15 – and get it all back together again – for routine and advanced cleaning, maintenance and repair.
Shooting Fundamentals for Concealed Carry Pistols: Stance and Grip
This fundamental of shooting is always important; it is the foundation for your shooting platform. For combat-type shooting, the stance should be solid, yet potently ready for movement. This stance looks like a fist-fighter’s stance.
Diagrams Answer 4 Burning Questions for DIY Gunsmiths (& Did You Win the Book?)
“Gun Digest Book of Exploded Gun Drawings” has the answers to some of the most common questions from do-it-yourself gunsmiths, with detailed diagrams for more than 1,000 models of handguns, rifles and shotguns, along with a complete directory of firearms trade resources and contact information for buying gun parts and supplies.
All your CCW needs in one place
If you want to improve your concealed carry skills and expand your knowledge of self-defense and gear, like handguns and holsters, that keep you safe, check out this great package from Gun Digest that puts all the information you need in one place.
Giveaway: Gun Digest Book of Exploded Gun Drawings
Sometimes a simple drawing showing the parts of a gun can be incredibly informative, indicating the placement and direction of insertion of parts with simple lines on paper. That’s what you get with the “Gun Digest Book of Exploded Gun Drawings,” the prize in this week’s book giveaway.
Debunked: 3 Reasons the AR-15 Isn’t Reliable
The AR-15 isn’t reliable. Just ask the critics. They’ll often site three reasons why the AR-15 isn’t reliable. They’re debunked here. 1) The AR-15 Gas System The big slam against the AR-15 is the gas system, which blows gas back into the receiver. Two problems result. One is that the receiver gets impossibly grubby, so [...]
