Gun Digest

Introduced in 2008 by the Federal Cartridge Company, the .327 Federal Magnum was an attempt to improve the performance of the .32 H&R Magnum. Factory .32 H&R Magnum ammunition, as per SAAMI specifications, isn’t loaded to the cartridge’s full potenti

Many a great designer has created something from nothing. Still, some of the greatest produced great from the good. Such is the case for the late Mark Craighead, founder of CrossBreed Holsters. In the early 2000s, Craighead tinkered and toiled with h

I don’t want to jinx anything, but it seems that components are slowly becoming available again. Ammunition is appearing on shelves—though I doubt shelves will ever be full again in my lifetime. And I’m seeing bullets and powder available for sale an

The past year has seen a slew of new “micro-9s” hit the market. Designed for concealed carry, thesee pistols typically have been polymerframed, striker-fired and had double-stack magazines, and manufacturers were mostly competing to see who could mak

Since getting back into the handgun game, Mossberg’s MC line of striker-fired 9mms has kicked a toehold into the self-defense market. And it’s only gotten better over time. Shake hands with the MC2sc, the company’s latest iteration that boasts all th

Over the course of handgun history, it’s been the armament of soldiers and cops that’s driven pistol production, particularly regarding the cartridges pistols are chambered for. Though the 9mm Luger, .40 S&W and .45 Auto cartridges are widely used by

Sometimes, life ends up with someone bleeding. It doesn’t have to be from a gunshot, but if you’re carrying every day, that might be some date in your future. Then, there are all the times you’re using power equipment, or just big, sharp cutting tool

The guy drove a big diesel pickup, jacked up with huge tires, and walked into the gun shop with a swagger, dressed like he was headed for a rodeo. “I want to buy a couple of guns for my wife and her girlfriend,” he said. “I want to get them something

Commonly referred to as a “snub-nose” or “snubby,” the sub-3-inch revolver has been a mainstay of self-defense for over 150 years and is even now a common, everyday item for millions of Americans. The thing about these guns is that they’ve always bee

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Mini red-dot sights (MRDS) on a pistol slide aren’t a new concept, but it’s only been the past few years that we’ve seen mass adoption of the magic floating dot. If you understand how to get the most out of the dot it can be a huge advantage, but som

With that earworm firmly planted in your swede, let’s take a look at a handgun … Whereas stagger-stack nines are nothing new, this pistol is a rarity from Kimber. It’s a departure from their normal catalog of 1911s and hunting rifles, and while they

Recent years have seen a massive influx of people exercising their right to carry. Not only is the market growing exponentially, it has also spawned some interesting and creative means to make sure you have your gun at the ready. Th is has consequent

The marketplace is full of 9mm pistols with capacious magazines. So, why Armscor? Why the STK100? Simple: no polymer. The STK100 not only looks like a Glock (let’s just get the “G word” right out there, shall we?), it uses Glock magazines and even ha

In certain types of violent crime, it is not uncommon for the bad guy to remove the victim from one place to another, usually at gunpoint. Typically, the victim is accosted in a relatively public place, like a shopping mall parking lot, and is then f

When a responsible person first begins going armed, he is usually haunted by two recurring questions, or selfdoubts: 1. If I’m really attacked, and my life is at stake, will I be able to handle it? 2. What if I screw up and kill an innocent person? T

Phoenix Trinity Firearms has been providing highend guns and gun parts to the competition market for more than 10 years. Based in Hudson, Florida, they utilize their background in the aerospace parts industry and CNC machining to create competition-q

In 2021, roughly 20 million guns were sold in the United States. That’s more than 1.6 million sold every month. Or, said another way … the entire population of Florida bought a new gun last year. And, according to the National Rifle Association, 40 p