Innehållsförteckning för September 2016 från Gun Digest

I’ve heard the statement a thousand times, “I carry a.45 because they don’t make a .50.” I like .45s, but that statement is getting a bit old. Now I have a great response: “Sorry, but they do make a .50.” In fact, Gun-crafter Industries has been making the .50 GI now for a dozen years. Just slightly shorter than the .45 ACP, the .50 GI case measures .530 inches in diameter. It has a rebated rim, so it would use the same shell holder. A .45 ACP round sits nicely inside an empty .50 GI case. Yes, it’s an imposing round to see, in case you were wondering. I’ve tested two other Guncrafter guns in the past, both chambered for the clasic .45 ACP round. The CCO and Frag models…

As a writer and instructor, I’m often asked to suggest a quality concealed carry pistol. There are so many exceptionally good pistols and revolvers today that it’s more difficult to find a bad carry gun than a good one. Still, the concealed carry market is the hottest segment in the firearms industry, so manufacturers are constantly striving to upgrade offerings to make them more desirable. While modern polymer frame striker-fired pistols own the lion’s share of the market, there still are many who prefer the old school 1911-style pistols. Adapted for military service 105 years ago, the 1911 is still a viable choice for self defense. It’s earned a reputation for ruggedness and reliability, and no one in their right mind would argue with over 100 years of success. Modern…

As any hunter can tell you, animals love to come out in low light, either in the morning or in the evening. And if you’ve used a low-quality riflescope in the past, you know just how frustrating it is to locate a bruiser buck, only to throw the rifle up and see nothing but indiscernible black in your reticle. Leupold has given the VX-3 line a facelift this year in an effort to solve that problem. The new VX-3i features Leupold’s Twilight Max Light Management System, which maximizes light transmission in the red and blue spectrum, which are the colors most present in lower light conditions. The lens coating Leupold uses not only improves light transmission, it also provides better contrast for a crisper image. The VX-3i also features edge-blackened…

For quite some time, the.308 Winchester has been the benchmark of accuracy; a great many shooters have come to rely upon it for punching paper out to 1,000 yards and beyond. Based upon my latest experiences at the FTW Ranch in Barksdale, Texas, I believe there is a new contender for the crown: the 6.5 Creedmoor. The SAAM Precision shooting course offers marksmanship training in field situations with plenty of challenging winds, and targets at a variety of distances and angles. I was able to spend quite a bit of time behind a good 6.5 Creedmoor and see what it was all about. I took the course with my pal Keith Warren, who was shooting a quality AR from Nemo Arms chambered in .308, and we were able to compare…

I am by no means a fan of cleaning firearms. I absolutely love the smell of Hoppe’s No. 9 (I’ve been known to use it as cologne) but cleaning guns is a chore and I avoid it like the plague, especially semi-automatic pistols. You know the routine: Take ‘em apart, clean ‘em, reassemble, rinse and repeat. It’s much more fun to shoot. While at the SHOT Show’s Industry Day at the Range, the fine gents from Federal Premium told me about the company’s new American Eagle Syntech ammunition, and I was immediately intrigued. “Phil it burns cleaner, keeps the barrel cooler due to our synthetic jacket on the bullet severely reducing friction, and will actually reduce muzzle jump. It even features a lead-free primer, perfect for use in an indoor…

In July of 2016 Remington reintroduced one of the most controversial firearms ever manufactured. The R51, originally released in 2014, was first met with a lot of anticipation because it was a lightweight, compact, +P capable, single action, 9mm handgun, built on a metal frame, with a very low bore axis, and a contoured profile optimized for concealed carry. Due to production problems, it didn’t take long for public opinion to turn. What initially looked like one of the most innovative new defensive handguns became the root of a deep controversy—one that tarnished Remington’s reputation and cast a shadow of uncertainty on the integrity of gun magazines and those who contribute to them. The History In December of 2013, the R51 made its début at Gunsite Academy and journalists in…

There’s nothing more American than guns and horsepower, both of which were on display at a recent event at Gunsite Academy in Arizona. Yamaha brought its 2017 Wolverine R-Spec Special Edition (SE) and Grizzly SE, while Ruger showcased its brand-spanking new American pistol in 9mm and Predator rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor. We’d be testing both rides and Rugers over three days at Col. Jeff Cooper’s old stomping grounds, a perfect recipe for one hell of a good time. The Guns Ruger has been in the semi-auto pistol game for a long time, but this year it entered the striker-fired, polymer handgun race with the introduction of the American pistol. The original introduction was a full-size 9mm, which is what we tested at the range, though more introductions are soon to…