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Defensive Pistols: Low-Recoil Options

Recoil sensitive shooters, or those who suffer from hand problems, must choose among caliber, weight, size and capacity when choosing defensive handguns. Here are some options that should do the trick. From the article “Defensive Pistols: Low-Recoil Options.”

July 15, 2012

A Lifetime Affair: The Model 94

The iconic Winchester Model 1894 is back, this time in the guise of a pair of rifles that commemorate the life of company founder Oliver F. Winchester. And Rick Hacker still has an affinity for this classic rifle. From the article "The Winchester Model 94 Rides Again."

July 15, 2012

Spanish Broomhandles

Quick to recognize opportunity as civil war raged in China, Beístegui Hermanos and Astra-Unceta y Cía developed C96-type “broomhandle” pistols to compete against Mauser, setting the stage for years of intense competition. From the article "Spanish Broomhandles."

July 15, 2012

Spotting Scopes That Go the Distance

You can always spot the guy who’s been using cheap glass—he’s the one with eyes like Robert Downey Jr. The spotters below will help you pick apart the prairie, and your eyes will thank you later with more to see in your trophy room.

July 15, 2012

John Bianchi: The Legend

In his lifetime, John Bianchi has been a police officer, a military general, competitive shooting, author and the foremost holster maker in the world. Photos Courtesy of Blue Book Publications and John Bianchi. From the article "John Bianchi: An American Legend."

July 15, 2012

Guns of the Falklands War

The Falklands War was fought over the Falklands Islands, or as known in Argentina, Malvinas. Martin Morgan visited these islands that captured the world’s attention for a while in 1982 to see how war changed the landscape and the history. From the article "Guns of the Falklands War."

July 15, 2012

Big-Bore Bullet Options

Understandably Federal is bullish on its extensive bullet menu, whose most recent additions allow safari veterans to stick with a favorite, yet help dangerous-game rookies to follow recommendations from their professional hunters. From the article "Federal Premium Safari Grade Ammunition."

July 15, 2012

Guns & Gear of the SEALs

With a drop-out rate of 85 percent in Basic Underwater Demolition School (BUDS), the U.S. Navy SEALs pride themselves on taking only the very best into “the teams.” Once through BUDS, a SEAL still has a lot of training before being officially awarded a trident. Once in, however, a SEAL is outfitted with some of the best equipment in the U.S. military.

July 15, 2012

Burgess Rifle

Andrew Burgess’s lever-action rifle produced by Colt may have had too short a lifespan, but an Italian-made replica gives this grand rifle a new lease on life. From the article "The Burgess Rifle: Greatness Shortlived."

July 15, 2012

The Remington VersaMax

The Remington VersaMax is at home in the upland field, the duck blind and even in the dove field. After all, maximum versatility is what the VersaMax is all about. Get an inside look as Sheriff Jim Wilson goes afield with this revolutionary shotgun. From the article "The Remington VersaMax."

July 15, 2012

Best Shooting Advice I Ever Received

All great shooters started out as beginners, and developed their expertise through practice and valuable advice from friends and mentors. We asked some of the greats of our day to give us their best piece of shooting advice in hopes their lessons can make a better shooter out of you.

July 15, 2012

Camouflaging Your Gun

Painting your rifle is an easy DIY project that makes for a great off-season activity. Spray painting a gun is virtually impossible to foul up for the simple reason that there’s no such thing as a right or wrong way to camo a gun. From the article "DIY: Camouflaging Your Gun."

July 15, 2012

The Gunsite Draw Stroke

The Gunsite “draw stroke” presentation with a single-action revolver is slightly different than with a double-action or an M1911. From the article "Single-Action Shootout at Gunsite."

July 15, 2012

Ankle Carry Draw Method

Drawing from an ankle holster requires forethought and practice. Here is the proper method for drawing an ankle gun. From the article "Carrying on the Cuff: Concealed Carry on the Ankle."

July 15, 2012

Tactical Holsters

Tactical Holsters come in many shapes, sizes and styles, and can be used to carry an extra firearm, such as a breaching gun, or for quick access to a secondary firearm when the primary goes down and time is critical. From the article "The Ever-Changing Tactical Holster."

July 15, 2012