Innehållsförteckning för Fall 2015 från Gun Digest

For decades, Doug Turnbull has built a lasting reputation as the premiere gun restoration master. His New York-based company, Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Co., has turned thousands of worn and tattered relics into gallery-worthy works of art, many christened with the color case-hardening, exquisite engraving and charcoal bluing that’s become synonymous with the company name. He didn’t invent these techniques—he just perfected them. Turnbull’s newest introduction, the Model 1911 Heritage Edition Commander, demonstrates what can be accomplished when the mindset of the restoration process is applied to the production of a new firearm. The Commander, which will be featured at the 2016 SHOT Show, is a follow up to the original Heritage full-size 1911, introduced in 2014. As Turnbull himself said, it’s all about attention to detail. “The idea with…

SIG SAUER MCX TYPE Gas-piston, semi-automatic CALIBER .300 AAC Blackout, 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem., 7.62x39mm BARREL 16 in., 1:6-in. twist (1:7-in. for 5.56 NATO; 1:9.5-in. for 7.62x39mm) WEIGHT 6 pounds (5.75 pounds for SBR and Pistol Variants) HANDGUARD Aluminum KeyMod STOCK SIG SAS folding stock GRIP SIG Sauer proprietary grip TRIGGER Mil-Spec AR trigger MSRP $1,866 MANUFACTURER SIG Sauer; SigEvolution.com Over the past few years, SIG Sauer has solidified and expanded its presence in the firearm industry as a top manufacturer. The company has grown into new areas, entering the ammunition sector with its Elite Performance ammo, suppressors with its SRD silencers, and optics with its new Electro-Optics line. SIG has also continued to research, develop and produce firearms that are both reliable and highly innovative. Several of the newly developed…

SIG SAUER P516 CALIBER 5.56x45mm NATO/.223 Rem. BARREL LENGTH 10 in. OVERALL LENGTH 26.5 in. (with SB15 brace) WEIGHT UNLOADED 6.5 lbs. GRIP SIG textured grip SIGHTS SIG adj. flip-up front/rear ACTION Short stoke gas piston FINISH Matte black hard coat anodize CAPACITY 10+1 MSRP $1,754.00 The weapon you choose to defend your home must be maneuverable, compact, simple to use for you and your household members, and it must provide the necessary firepower to stop an intruder. AR pistols are just that type of weapon for home defense, and the SIG P516 pistol with the SB15 Pistol Stabilizing Brace is the type of weapon designed for close-range maneuvering. The SIG P516 has a hard earned reputation among military and law enforcement personnel in the U.S. and around the world…

New for 2015, Swarovski Optik introduced its long-range X5 scope, which comes in both an illuminated and non-illuminated version, as well as ¼ and 1/8 MOA models. The X5 is built upon Swarovski’s new spring retention system, with twin turrets for elevation and windage, as well as a SubZero function that allows shooters to engage targets closer than the zeroed-in range (10 MOA down from zero). The spring retention system exerts equal pressure on both turrets regardless of position, which provides maximal accuracy shot after shot. I had the opportunity to field test the new X5 3.5-18x50 ¼ MOA in South Dakota this summer along with H-S Precision rifles. Paired with a custom rifle from H-S chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor—and more than a little help from my spotter, Josh—I was…

The United States of America is unique in many ways. One aspect in particular is the basic tenant that we as individuals possess certain God given rights. The government does not grant these rights; they are endowed by our creator. One of those rights is the individual right to self protection and ownership of the equipment to accomplish said task. That’s pretty heady stuff. I propose that in exercising that right, we take on an equally awesome responsibility. We literally hold the power of life and death in our hands. Part of that responsibility is to prepare and train to the limit of our ability so that if the flag ever goes up, we can execute our right to self defense with precision and excellence. I’ll be the first to…

It’s all fun and games until you run out of ammo. Then the tedious job of cleaning your guns inside and out begins. Thankfully, a host of products make cleaning your cherished firearms a snap. A variety of cleaning kits, tools and solvents take even the worst crud out of the barrel and action, leaving your gun showroom-new. They prevent rust from pitting your gun’s metal, and they scrape away that thick layer of copper fouling and powder residue that clogs your barrel and robs your guns of accuracy. More important, those cleaning products ensure that your favorite personal defense gun fires when you need it to fire. 1. REAL AVID GUN BOSS AR Clean your AR anywhere, anytime, with Real Avid’s Gun Boss AR compact cleaning kit. The lightweight…

As many shooters know, an important aspect of gun ownership is regularly getting out and spending time shooting. The most effective method of growing shooting sports is to get new and young shooters involved. The best—and perhaps the only—way of accomplishing this is to get them out at the range. A range session is an enjoyable and necessary experience for any shooter regardless of skill level. Range trips help educate and familiarize new shooters with firearm safety and shooting basics, and they serve as valuable training time for more seasoned shooters. Unfortunately, while trips to the shooting range are the primary building blocks for any shooter’s development, finding and accessing ranges isn’t always easy. Shooters living in rural areas may have the benefit of shooting on their own private land…

Spending time at the range is a vital aspect of developing one’s shooting abilities. Whether you’re focused on competition, personal defense, or simply plinking, there is no better way to improve marksmanship than hands-on experience with a given firearm. Of course, a firearm and ammunition to feed it aren’t the only tools needed at the range. There are a host of other accessories that are essential for any range trip. These items shouldn’t be overlooked when planning to shoot: ear and eye protection, targets, a shooting rest and gun care tools. In addition, there are also plenty of accessories that—while not strictly essential—do help maximize range time and make it more enjoyable. A chronograph, for example, allows the shooter to have a better understanding of each load’s abilities and limitations.…

Over-penetration is a concern with a home defense weapon no matter what the caliber. When using the .223 for home defense, leave the FMJs for range work. These bullets are designed to punch holes in flesh, steel, wood or nearly any material that is in its trajectory. Bullet technology has evolved in recent years. Now there are bullets that break apart when they strike drywall or wood, and when they hit flesh, they do no over-penetrate, instead transferring most of the energy into the home invader. HPR Ammunition’s Black Ops OTF is designed for law enforcement and home defense. Using a 62-grain Open Tip Frangible bullet, it is designed to create massive force trauma in soft targets, while breaking on impact on hard targets. The P516 achieved excellent accuracy with…