Welcome to the world of the AR-15! Without a doubt, the AR-15 and AR-10 rifles are two of America's most popular semi-auto long guns. Every day, new shooters are exploring these durable, reliable, and accurate rifles and finding new and fun ways to use them. Now, in the Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to the AR-15, author Richard Mann examines what has truly become the most versatile rifle in America. Inside you'll find: Gas impingement vs. piston systems--which one's right for you? Competition, security and hunting--how the AR does it all. Optics and sights, uppers and lowers, handguards and stocks. A full breakdown of AR-15 and AR-10 cartridges. Plus how to build your own AR and much, much more! Whether you're brand new to the world of ARs or you're a veteran owner with a safe full of ARs in a dozen configurations, Mann brings the goods and offers something for everyone. Truly, the Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to the AR-15 is the one reference every AR aficionado will reach for time and time again.

Whether you're a first-time rifle buyer or an experienced rifle owner looking for formal, comprehensive training, Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to Rifle Marksmanship delivers the foundational marksmanship training you need. In this information-packed volume, you will find: Complete and simple explanations that teach the fundamental skills and techniques required to perform well. Practice drills with step-by-step instructions that show you how to perform the techniques properly, and help you to analyze and correct your performance. Hundreds of clear, detailed photos to illustrate the techniques. With the techniques in this book, you'll progress from basic competence to expert, building sound knowledge and understanding of fundamental marksmanship methods and techniques along the way.

From one of the country's foremost experts on shotgunning comes the all new Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to Shotguns. Rich in history and filled with information useful for every shotgun owner from beginner to expert, this book explores the makers, the uses and the trends in shotguns past and present. Inside you'll find information on: The shotgun through history, from its humble beginnings to its iconic status today. A complete examination of shotgun and shotshell types. Advice on loading your own shells. Games to play and game to hunt with your favorite shotgun. Hundreds of beautiful, illustrative photographs. The Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to Shotguns has all this and more. Whether you own an everyday Remington 870 or a British double worth more than your car, Wieland's insights and tasteful writing cover the gamut. Truly a must-have for any shotgunner's library.

A practical guide for every AK shooter, serving as a valuable reference manual for the expert, average or novice shooter who wants to learn the fundamentals of operation, maintenance and accessories for the AK rifle.

You wouldn't do this to your AR, but Sweeney did it here! With manufacturers branching out into nontraditional calibers, and continual advances in optics, ammo and associated gear for the AR-15, Gun Digest Book of The AR-15, Volume IV brings you up-to-date on the latest developments in the AR industry, including chapters on: .223 vs. 5.56: What's the problem? Various .300s of the smaller-than-.308 size Wilson 7.62X40 The .17 HMR, ADCOR DI carbine, and SIG 516 DelTon and Stag Arms? Oh yes. Plus, author Patrick Sweeney hits the range and subjects these guns to some serious testing. To find out just how much abuse they can withstand, he: Buried them in dirt and sand Submerged them in water Dropped them from heights Ran them over with trucks Froze them Blasted them with a shotgun And then he fired them, documenting the entire process in photos! Kick back and watch in horror as events unfold—and find out which guns survive the torture.

Provides information on long-range shooting, including the best new long-range guns and an explanation of what Rifle Golf is.

"The legendary 1911 is America's gun, and a century after this iconic pistol first appeared, it is more popular than ever. Now is the Golden Age of the 1911. Never before have there been more choices for the 1911 enthusiast, and this brand-new, completely revised and expanded second edition covers significant changes that have occurred in the 1911 world, including new makers, new models, new holsters and accessories, and new ammunition choices"--Page 4 of cover.