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First introduced as the Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum in 1955, the Model 29 was the original .44 Mag. revolver—and it would go to attain nearly unparalleled levels of fame in the wheelgun industry.
November 08, 2012
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The Spot On Championship is an annual invitation-only shooting competition sponsored by Nikon. The 2012 event was a long-range shooting clinic that provided competitors the opportunity to learn more about Nikon's Bullet Drop Compensation (BDC) Reticle and Spot On Ballistic Technology. Here are some highlights from this year's gathering.
November 08, 2012
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Kel-Tec has earned a well-deserved reputation for innovation in both the design and appearance of its firearms, so it comes as no surprise that its latest intro, the KSG, is no exception.
November 08, 2012
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Having a solid gun and ammunition combination is only part of the formula for a successful shooting experience. Adding the right optics can make all the difference. Cheaper Than Dirt offers a wide variety of optics, ranging from value-priced models to the finest products on the market.
November 08, 2012
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Smith & Wesson took one of its most well known designs and paired it with an increasingly popular caliber to create the M&P15 300 Whisper. Though chambered in .300 Whisper, it will also safely fire .300 AAC Blackout. Get a look at it and even more Guns of the Week.
September 17, 2012
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If you had to choose one gun—and only one gun—to get you through a disaster (be it traditional or zombie-related), what would it be? If you could have one firearm (that’s realistically available) to protect yourself, your family and your assets, what would it be and why? Here are 10 choices made by some of the editors and contributors in NRA Publications. What would you choose? Let us know.
September 14, 2012
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Thompson/Center's switch-barrel Dimension is affordable and versatile, but it needed to pass a rigorous field test to prove itself: Africa. NRA's John Zent had a chance to handle the Dimension while in Africa's Stormberg Mountains and brought back some photographic evidence of its success.
September 12, 2012
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The Glock pistol has become one of the most common pistols on the planet, and has reached a level of ubiquity in handguns previously achieved only by 1911s. It’s now possible to build a competition ready race gun for USPSA Open Division on a “Glock” platform from the ground up, using no Glock parts.
September 12, 2012
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The MVP Predator is a lightweight, sporter version of Mossberg’s MVP rifle, and it still accepts AR magazines.
September 10, 2012
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Almost certainly known better by its military specification—M9—the Beretta 92FS is nothing short of an iconic semi-automatic handgun. Beretta's 92 series has been the standard pistol of the Army, Navy and Air Force since 1985, and the FS remains one of the most respected firearms in the world.
September 10, 2012
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To create the 716, SIG took the proven features of its popular 516 series and applied them to an AR-based rifle chambered in 7.62 x 51mm. The 716 provides familiar handling and enhanced power, all from a trusted industry name—making it an ideal Gun of the Week.
September 04, 2012
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With summer winding down, many families are planning short vacations or day trips to visit attractions not far from home. It so happens there are some fine museums of particular interest to shooters, and since they are scattered widely throughout the U.S., there should be at least one within driving distance.
August 31, 2012
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Billed as the first 16-round semi-automatic shotgun, the SRM Arms Model 1216 places itself firmly within the tactical home-defense shotgun discussion. Powerful and versatile, the 1216 is well worth considering if you're looking for a shotgun to defend your home—and it meets the high standards required of a Gun of the Week.
August 27, 2012
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Take a tough-running, off-road go-getter and add unique bins for transporting firearms and other shooting gear, and you’ve got the Outdoorsman, RAM’s blockbuster hit in the pickup market.
August 23, 2012
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