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Capable of shooting .410-bore shotshells and .45 Colt and .45 ACP cartridges, the Governor defines versatility. Managing Editor Aaron Carter recently visited Smith & Wesson’s Springfield, Mass., facility to get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Governor.
July 15, 2012
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A trip halfway around the world to Kenya for exotic fowl is more than what it seems for American Hunter Managing Editor Jeff Johnston.
July 15, 2012
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The .45 Colt/.410 handgun market has been driven and defined by the popular Taurus Judge series of double-action revolvers. With the success of the Judge, other manufacturers have released new or redesigned models in order to provide dual-caliber shooting options for this growing segment of the market. Here are some of the models currently available:
July 15, 2012
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NRA editors rarely need an excuse to chat about their favorite firearms. So when Ruger announced its Million Gun Challenge earlier in 2011, the buzz around the office turned to not who actually owns a Ruger, but how many and which models. We hope you enjoy this glimpse into their personal collections, and invite you to tell us about your own favorite Ruger.
July 15, 2012
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As a shooter, you likely have an array of shooting-related items you’d ask Santa for if you could. But giving a gift to another shooter is a different story, and can be as difficult as buying for any other hard-to-shop-for person on your list. This year AmericanRifleman.org helps you find the perfect gift for the shooter on your list with its 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.
July 15, 2012
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I recently inherited two old double barrels from a neighbor. Both shotguns appeared in rough shape and looked as though in a past life they propped open barn doors. After examining them, I came to a conclusion—one was a parts gun, but the other might be salvageable. Here are the steps I took to restore the old shotgun.
July 15, 2012
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Sub-compact .32 ACP pistols are still among the most compact and lightweight backup and hideout guns available. They offer a much better level of stopping power and selection of defense-grade ammunition than similarly sized .22s and .25s. Kel-Tec and North American Arms each provide pistols with a unique set of features, but both guns are reliable and eminently pocketable.
July 15, 2012
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Can't wait for SHOT Show to find out what's new for shooters in 2012? Thanks to the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) Show, held the first week of November in Reno, Nev., you can get a peek at what's in store for the new year. Here are just a few of the exciting new firearms that were on display.
July 15, 2012
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The deer hunting days of firing a Whistlin’ Bill across a corn field from the end of a smoothbore shotgun and lobbing it at your target like it’s a mortar are long gone. Today’s slug gun and load combos deliver tack-driving pinpoint accuracy out to 100 yards, and with just a little holdover, continue to carry drop-dead devastation for easily another 50 yards beyond that.
July 15, 2012
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Slug guns may well be some of the best firearms made for deer hunting, but all are not equal. Here are some of the top choices of big-lead throwers.
July 15, 2012
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When loading lead-free bullets, one has to consider multiple factors including weight, length and pressure. The can require changes in everything from the type of powder to the weight of the bullet.
July 15, 2012
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Lindsay McCrum's photography collection "Chicks with Guns" provides a stunning look at the strong female firearm owners in America today. From the article Book Review: Chicks with Guns by Lindsay McCrum. (photos: Lindsay McCrum)
July 15, 2012
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Green lasers are one of the latest innovations in tactical sighting devices. Are they really better than red lasers, or is this just a case of laser envy?
July 15, 2012
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Compact handguns are easily concealed, but produce lower velocity than larger handguns, which can affect terminal ballistics. High-quality self-defense ammunition is designed to expand reliably in all handguns, even subcompact guns.
July 15, 2012
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