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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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When it’s time to make a good gun better, it’s important to pick the right gunsmith for the job. And as its name implies, Cylinder & Slide knows double-action revolvers. Take a peek behind the scenes as this premier custom gun company converts a classic Ruger Super Redhawk .454 Casull into the author’s ideal 3-caliber handgun.
July 15, 2012
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This chronology of FBI firearms reflects the major models carried by agents since they were officially allowed to carry handguns in 1934. It reflects the different roles agents have been required to perform, ranging from investigative work, to that of the field SWAT teams. From the article "A History of FBI Handguns."
July 15, 2012
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The .223 Rem. is a very versatile round with loading options for everything from varmints up to whitetails and even self-defense.
July 15, 2012
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You never know where gun gremlins might strike, so keeping a few tools handy in a kit can save a trip. Here are a few suggestions for your Portable Gun Tool Kit.
July 15, 2012
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You’re probably familiar with the NRA Whittington Center (NRAWC) as the “crown jewel” of North American shooting ranges. But did you know that the NRAWC offers everything you need to build an unforgettable family vacation? Escape with us to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to hike, ride, relax and experience the wildlife and history.
July 15, 2012
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Binoculars have got to be included on any list of required hunting gear. But with some optics running the cost of a good used car, many hunters try to save money by sacrificing quality. No need. This list of optics will deliver the headache-free surveillance capability most hunters require and leave a few bills in your bank account, too.
July 15, 2012
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After the .410 revolver was transformed into a trimmed-down and familiar format that has garnered much attention, Smith & Wesson used its revolver-building expertise to enter the .410 handgun market with the Governor. From the article "Review: The Smith & Wesson Governor."
July 15, 2012
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