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Our experts address the easy to carry and hard to shoot debate between pistols and revolvers.

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Guns & Ammo talks with soldiers about the evolution of training with handguns.

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Our experts take a look at the 1911 barrel options available from Brownells.

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Kyle Lamb and Richard Nance examine the compact Micro Tac laser from TruGlo.

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James Tarr and Patrick Sweeney cover the options available from Black Hills Ammunition.

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The Doublestar Midnight Dragon in 5.56 is one cool rifle.

In this video segment from Guns & Ammo TV, Patrick Sweeney and Jeff Chudwin go over the finer points of the Doublestar 5.56 Midnight Dragon rifle.

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Will your Benelli fire after soaking in a pond?

That’s the question the Guns & Ammo team answers in this segment.

The G&A Torture Test team takes a Benelli shotgun through a pond and see how it fires afterward.

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Pendleton Gun Safes offer an array of top-notch safes for a variety of situations.

Craig Boddington and Kyle Lamb go over the details of gun safes offered by Pendleton.

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We’ve all seen the videos on social media and the Internet. A good samaritan who happens to be in the wrong place at the right time uses his concealed carry to stop a convenience store robbery.

Those are the good endings. But not all situations end as well.

In this segment, Patrick Sweeney undergoes a simulated situation where he is at a convenience store that is being robbed and illustrates who you should and shouldn’t do.

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Craig Boddington is at the Browning museum and checks out two of the most rare Model 1911 handguns of all time.

Boddington showcases a pair of 1911 models that John Browning created and offered to the U.S. Army for testing, with each gun going through thousands of rounds. One model had a hammer while another did not and neither gun had a safety.

The history behind these pistols is rich indeed and this historical look at two of the most rare Model 1911s in existence will give you a new appreciation for the lineage of this incredibly popular handgun.

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How do you determine the proper handgun barrel length for you?

Whether it’s a pistol or a revolver, the length of the barrel impacts in a number of things and should be taken into consideration when choosing the right gun for you.

Longer barrels do tend to offer more accuracy but longer barrels are harder to hide in a concealed application. Another advantage of a longer barrel is target visibility and sight alignment.

All things being equal, a revolver will generally be shorter than a semiauto pistol because of the way the guns function.

Determining what the proper handgun barrel length for your needs starts with determining what you intend to use the handgun for. For top-end accuracy at the range, a longer barrel (and thus heavier) handgun will do the job better. But if you intend to carry concealed, a smaller-framed, shorter-barrel model will weigh less, be easier to hide and more comfortable to wear.

Check out the video for advice and tips from the Guns & Ammo team.

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Taurus revolvers are popular with shooters for good reason — they’re affordably priced and you have no shortage of options.

Guns & Ammo’s experts check out some of the lineup available from Taurus revolvers and have no trouble finding plenty of options in an array of sizes, calibers and configurations.

They start with the diminutive Model 605 in .357 (which also works with .38 Special). As much attention as compact semi-autos get today, snub-nosed pistols are still a great option for carry guns.

The Taurus Model 627 Tracker is also available in .357 Magnum and features a ported barrel, ribbed grip and an increased capacity of seven rounds, making it a good backpacking option.

They also check out one of Taurus’ most popular models in the Taurus Judge which can shoot either .410 shotshells or .45 Colt.

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The Blackhawk Hook Back Holster is given a thorough look by Guns & Ammo’s Eric Poole and James Tarr in this video segment and the pair find a functional holster with plenty of features.

Intended for use on Blackhawk’s Diversion line of bags, the holster can also be used on anything that has a velcro attachment.

The holster can be adapted to fit just about any size handgun and, when paired with the Diversion pack, allows you to place your handgun in a variety of locations and at any orientation. Just press it in place and it stays put.

The system offers many levels of adjustment which allows for customization to fit your handguns and your preferred method of carrying them.

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Guns and Ammo takes a visit to Iraq to experience what our troops endure while deployed. In this 2008 video, we revisit the experience.

Guns and Ammo writer David Fortier was embedded with the 37th Cavalary out of Georgia. After flying into Kuwait, he proceeded into Iraq and joined the troops near Baghdad.

Fortier remarked on the extreme weather conditions the troops face with daytime temps topping 130 degrees being the norm.

Fortier’s goal was to chronicle exactly what U.S. troops were doing in Iraq and whether negative media portrayals were accurate. What he found was a group of young soldiers conducting their business in a professional, efficient manner and making a real difference for Iraqi citizens.

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Who doesn’t love sweet AR-15 accessories?

Guns and Ammo’s James Tarr meets up with Chris Graham of Yankee Hill to check out their robust line of sweet AR accessories.

Yankee Hill manufactures all of their AR-15 accessories in-house and have developed some innovative products that many shooters now consider must-have add-ons.

There’s the custom top end that can be swapped out by removing just two pins, a fantastic hand guard that features key-mod mounts which allow for attaching even more accessories.

An aluminum vertical grip is available with a handy battery holder that’s water-resistant designed to keep your spare batteries dry in the rain. The key-mod attachment system has proven popular because of its rugged and simplistic design.

When it comes to AR-15 accessories, if you can think of it odds are Yankee Hill makes it.

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Learning to shoot with your weak hand is an important step. But do you really have a “weak” hand?

Our experts want to change the terminology. Learning to shoot with your weak hand simply means learning to utilize your “support” hand differently.

You may not always have your dominant hand available in all situations. Whether it’s injury or situational, being able to shoot with either hand is an important skill. Shooting with your support isn’t as difficult as you might think.

Like all good handgun skills, it starts with the grip. Learning to properly grip your weapon with both your dominant and support hand is the first step to learning to shoot with your weak hand.

And like all good handgun skills, you’ll need plenty of practice to realize there is no such thing as a strong hand or weak hand.

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Close-range shooting requires a steady hand and a sight picture that’s quick and easy to acquire.

In the video, Kyle Lamb and Craig Boddington discuss the options for close-range shooting with an emphasis on dangerous game enounters.

Close-range shooting was once accomplished with rifles fitted with iron sights. Today, optics have become commonplace and specialized optics are designed to be bright and quick to aim while maintaining plenty of eye relieft.

Shooting at charging targets is excellent practice for many close-range shooting situations and can illustrate how quickly a scope can be when acquiring a target at minimal distances. In many situations, an optic is superior to iron sights due to its ease of use and is easier on aging eyes.

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The Bushnell ConX 1-Mile Rangefinder is a brand-new technological tool for long-range shooters. With wireless Blue Tooth connectivity, the ConX rangefinder pairs with your smartphone to give you ballistic data for your particular shooting situation.

Are you still shopping for the perfect Christmas gift for the new shooter in your life? We’ve got suggestions that cover all the bases, from big-ticket items like rifles all the way down to stocking stuffers like targets and cleaning supplies.

Check out our gift guide video to learn more.

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