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The first pump-action shotgun designed specifically for the .410 was introduced by Winchester in 1933 as the Model 42. It was essentially a scaled-down variant of the famous Winchester Model 12, at least from the outward appearance. Winchester Chief Design Engineer William Roemer made some internal changes to allow the use of the diminutive .410 shell. Like the Model 12, which introduced the 20-gauge in 1912, the Model 42 brought the 3-inch .410 to market 21 years later. Marketed as “Everybody’s Sweetheart,” as well as “The Greatest Little Shotgun in the World,” the sleek, racy, fast-handling Model 42 was a hit with upland hunters and skeet shooters. It was considered by some shooters to be a companion not only to the Model 12 but also to the slide-action Model 61…

MOSSBERG 590M At this year’s SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Mossberg launched its own line of detachable magazine-fed shotguns with the 590M. The scattergun feeds from a double-stack, 10-round shotgun magazine — the world’s first according to Mossberg — and optional 5-, 10- and 20-round magazines are also available as accessories. One cool feature about the design of the gun and the magazines is that they rock in very similarly to how AK magazines feed into that rifle. And, as a bonus, the magazine release is positioned so that it does not interfere with the cycling of the action in any way. Two models are currently available: One is a more standard version while the other is more tactically oriented and features a Tri-Rail forend. $721-$801 SUREFIRE XC2 HANDGUN LIGHT…

In an article on active shooter response training that ran in Gun Digest the Magazine some time back, author Bob Whaley, a Gunsite-certified instructor and law enforcement veteran of more than 28 years, wrote with regard to training: “You don’t know what you don’t know until someone points it out.” I remember at the time thinking that it was an elegantly simple way of pointing out something that, in truth, was quite profound. Until you have trained in how to respond to a deadly force encounter, you truly will not know how to respond. I received a great reminder of this when Walther invited a group of us writers and editors out to Utah to debut its new PPQ SC and send us through a training course the staff at…

We were building the office I’m writing from right now. My brother in law, Bernie, was a builder and he was supervising my business partner, Billy, and me. He was using a nail gun and reminded us they were dangerous. “Guys, when I use the nail gun, make sure you’re behind me. This thing can kill you.” “Yeah,” Billy said, “Danny Glover used a nail gun to kill a guy who broke into his house.” Bernie stopped what he was doing and turned around, “Really? How could that happen?” It occurred to me that Bernie didn’t watch a lot of movies. Billy explained, “Danny was a cop and the guy wanted to kill him to prevent him from testifying.” Bernie still hadn’t caught on. “So this guy, Danny, used a…

GunDigest MODERN SHOOTER What Is ‘Modern Shooter’ TV? Modern Shooter TV takes you to the range, to the station and to the field to showcase not only the latest in guns and gear, but also the incredible shooting destinations across the country. Each week, the show highlights the people and places that make the shooting sports so much fun. Hosts Phil Massaro and Luke Hartle bring viewers along with them to showcase what’s new and cool in the sport. Whether you’re into long-range shooting, tactical carbines, personal defense, hunting or classic and collectible firearms, Modern Shooter TV has something to offer. Modern Shooter TV airs Mondays at 12 pm, Tuesdays at 11:30 am, and Fridays at 10 pm on Pursuit Channel. All timeslots listed are Eastern Standard Time (EST). ABOUT…

“The control — and possible obsession — over our ammunition gives us another small facet of the shooting equation, and it makes things fun.” If there’s one common thread among serious reloaders, it’s the ability, or more accurately — the need — to control the parameters of our ammunition. Many people ask me why I reload my ammunition, whether for target use or for the largest game animals on earth, when modern factory ammunition is so good. And, while they might have a good point, my response is simple: I prefer the control I have in every aspect of the ammunition. We reloaders are control freaks. There's no denying it. Factory ammunition is better than it has ever been, and I even own a couple of rifles that will shoot…

Riflemen continually look to extend their reach with better ballistics. In fact, if we look at rifle cartridge development during the past century, the ability to deliver more power on target, with bullets that shoot flatter, has been the driving force. The ultimate expression of better ballistics comes when additional power and flatter trajectory are balanced with tolerable recoil. This is why the new 6.5 PRC cartridge from Hornady is such a big deal. Many consumers and wannabe gun experts only think new cartridges are a means for manufacturers to sell more guns and more ammo. About the same number of shooters are also so emotionally attached to a certain cartridge that they cannot accept — nor will they acknowledge — something better has come along. And, too, there’s this…

Throughout my career I’ve interviewed victims of violent crimes. The circumstances leading to each of the attacks varied — some people were assaulted in broad daylight, some in the middle of the night. Quite a few of the individuals I interviewed were attacked by a stranger, but a frightening number were attacked by individuals they knew well and — at least at some point — trusted. These encounters happened in wealthy neighborhoods and poor ones, to both men and women, and with single or multiple assailants. But all these violent attacks share a common and very real feature: They all happened quickly. There’s a widespread notion among gun owners that simply having a firearm in the home is sufficient to stop any attacker. But that’s only true if the attack…

LEGISLATION UPDATES Pro-Gun Legislation Introduced In Arizona Arizona Representative Kevin Payne (R) recently introduced a new house bill designed to guarantee that the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens will not be stripped should they choose to provide foster care to children. The new bill, HB 2535, is assigned to the House Judiciary and Public Safety Committee for further review in the near future. Currently, foster parents might have to choose between their Second Amendment rights or foster children based on current regulations of the Arizona Department of Child Safety. If passed, this new legislation would help guard the rights of these parents to self-defense in the presence of a foster child or while on the premises of a foster home. Pro-Gun Bills On The Move In Iowa In early…

Laser Logic In 1994 Crimson Trace started offering a laser conversion for Glock handguns. By working with the available space inside the Glock pistol’s frame, they created a laser that mounted to the trigger guard, with all the wires and the batteries internally housed. It was an ingenious creation. You sent your Glock to Crimson Trace and a week later it was back. Cost? $595. Now, more than 20 years later, about 1,400 of these Crimson Trace-converted Glocks are still in use, and Crimson Trace still services them. The conversion got people’s attention and about a year later, the Crimson Trace laser grip drew even more. It was the obvious choice for aftermarket laser attachment, particularly on steel-framed handguns. The first laser grips were for the Beretta 92, the 1911…

Concealed carry has been, and remains, an incredibly hot topic and a very popular segment of the larger overall firearms market. The number of those who carry concealed has continued to grow in recent years, and with the passing of a national concealed carry reciprocity measure in the U.S. House of Representatives in December of last year, the country has perhaps never been closer to seeing such legislation become law. This year’s new gun introductions from manufacturers strongly reflect this continued emphasis on the concealed carry market. And Walther Arms is no exception. At the 2018 SHOT Show, the largest annual trade show for the firearm industry, Walther debuted its brand new PPQ SC (Sub-Compact). As the name suggests, this is a subcompact variant of the manufacturer’s popular striker-fired PPQ…

I travel with firearms frequently, whether that’s to and from the shooting range, to the field or a quick trip to the gun shop for minor repairs. Vehicles are easy targets for criminals, and firearms tempt thieves with the possibility of a quick payday. SnapSafe is offering a line of safes that are ideal for those who travel with firearms, offering maximum security without taking up too much space in a vehicle. The company’s Trunk Safe holds firearms in a cushioned interior compartment and features internal hinges with gas shocks, a 13-gauge exterior with 6-gauge steel door and the convenience of a digital lock with key backup ($350). If you haul larger firearms, then check out the company’s new Under Bed Safe L and Under Bed Safe XXL, which are…