blindndead
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I am looking for a good magazine to read. For new gun info and new products. Is guns and ammo ok? Any info or other sources let me know.
Guns and Ammo?
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blindndead
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hey
Thanks I will look into it.
Thanks I will look into it.
Molon Labe
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I understand this may be counter-intuitive advice, but my suggestion is to not read any gun magazine. I have found most articles written in gun rags to be BS.
blindndead
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but
I know what your saying. but what is the new cutting edge stuff.
I know what your saying. but what is the new cutting edge stuff.
DerringerUser
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I'd Reccomend the Shotgun news, or the Shooting Times. But thats just my opinion.
Molon Labe
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I am confident any and all "cutting edge" gun info can be found on gun-related message boards like TFL and THR.
I find Shooting Times to be ok for a general gun rag but you have to take most stuff you read with a giant grain of salt as the major gun mags are by reason of economic reality slaves (whores) to the major gun mfgs .
The magazines Handloader and Rifle are very good but only come out six times a year each.
Gun test doesn't accept advertiseing so it is a different deal but I have gotten bored with it and let my subscription go.
The magazines Handloader and Rifle are very good but only come out six times a year each.
Gun test doesn't accept advertiseing so it is a different deal but I have gotten bored with it and let my subscription go.
I subscribe to the Varmint Hunter's Magazine and Small Caliber News. As you can see, those are two very specific shooting disciplines. I also pick up an issue of Sporting Clays Magazine whenever I can. I really don't like G&A, it's good for pics, but about it. I've just gotten sick of hearing lines like, "The trigger was a little heavy at 12lbs, but crisp."
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Shotgun News and American Rifleman are the only ones I bother with anymore.
I am sick of hearing "This is the best CCW piece ever", until next month.
I am sick of hearing "This is the best CCW piece ever", until next month.
TimboKhan
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I like Guns and American Handgunner, but you know, all the gun mags seem to be reduced to nothing more than advertisements for the guns they are reviewing. I happen to like those two because they tend to be a little more irreverant and they seem to have better photography, but thats about the only real difference. Shotgun News is good, although there isn't a whole lot of "reading" material in each issue as compared to a traditional gun magazine. However, it comes out more frequently, so in the end it actually probably ends up with more articles per month. American Rifleman has become a much, much better magazine in recent years, although a good deal of the articles focus on 2A rights more than guns, which I suppose is to be expected. With the exception of Coopers Corner (RIP) and Bart Skeltons articles which are at least interesting, G&A, in my opinion, is horrible. Shooting Times isn't bad, and I enjoy Sheriff Jim Wilson's articles. Finally, on the outskirts, Gun World will occasionally have a decent article that will actually point out bad points about a particular gun, but their magazine is sort of cheap feeling, and the photography is not so good.
Autolycus
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American Rifleman and Americas First Freedom.
I recommend "Gun Tests". They buy guns "off the shelf" just like you and I and take no advertising. They tell you exactly what criteria they use to evaluate every product in detail. They have praised some Hi-Points and slammed some Smith and Wessons based on what they found, not the manufacturer's name or advertising dollars. They even do milsurps from time to time.
beaucoup ammo
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I Agree With Nelson133
A good example would be the October Issue of Gun Tests where they review 9mm AR-Style Carbines and High Capacity Pistols. Three (3) in each catagory.
After extensive testing they give the reader their opinions, not influenced by gun companies as there is NO advertising.
In the Carbine test, out of Olympic Arms K9, Bushmaster Carbon 15 and Rock River Arms CAR A4..they conclude the lower priced Olympic Arms K9 is the "Best Buy" and state their conclusions very well.
FYI, out of CZ 75B SA, Para Ordnance Tac Five LDA and Sigarms P226R DAK..the CZ wins out. And, again, their aruguments are well stated. The $518 CZ over the $840 Sig and the $1163 Para. They state each weapon's good points as well, calling the Sig "a high quality product that should prove effective in the hands of those who have previous training on DOA pistols." They praise the Para as providing "safety, accuracy and power for the serious operator."
The CZ was chosen for "proven design, uncomplicated operation and a price that leaves plenty for custom work." Accuracy and chronograph info out the Whazoo make this mag a great deal, IMHO.
A good example would be the October Issue of Gun Tests where they review 9mm AR-Style Carbines and High Capacity Pistols. Three (3) in each catagory.
After extensive testing they give the reader their opinions, not influenced by gun companies as there is NO advertising.
In the Carbine test, out of Olympic Arms K9, Bushmaster Carbon 15 and Rock River Arms CAR A4..they conclude the lower priced Olympic Arms K9 is the "Best Buy" and state their conclusions very well.
FYI, out of CZ 75B SA, Para Ordnance Tac Five LDA and Sigarms P226R DAK..the CZ wins out. And, again, their aruguments are well stated. The $518 CZ over the $840 Sig and the $1163 Para. They state each weapon's good points as well, calling the Sig "a high quality product that should prove effective in the hands of those who have previous training on DOA pistols." They praise the Para as providing "safety, accuracy and power for the serious operator."
The CZ was chosen for "proven design, uncomplicated operation and a price that leaves plenty for custom work." Accuracy and chronograph info out the Whazoo make this mag a great deal, IMHO.
stevelyn
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I guess it would depend on what you're looking for in a magazine. I happen to like RIFLE, HANDLOADER, AMERICAN HANDGUNNER and GUNS.
rich52us
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I recommend "Gun Tests". They buy guns "off the shelf" just like you and I and take no advertising. They tell you exactly what criteria they use to evaluate every product in detail. They have praised some Hi-Points and slammed some Smith and Wessons based on what they found, not the manufacturer's name or advertising dollars. They even do milsurps from time to time.
I also like Gun Tests. I don't always agree with their criteria or conclusions, but it's usuaslly good information to make your own decision. They do some interesting comparisons.
I also like Gun Tests. I don't always agree with their criteria or conclusions, but it's usuaslly good information to make your own decision. They do some interesting comparisons.
22-rimfire
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I read Shooting Times and The American Hunter. I like both. Recently subscribed to Oudoor Life and Field & Stream and have been enjoying those as well. Stopped reading OL and FS for years, and got a cheap offer to subsribe in the mail. I have enjoyed their short hunting articles and testing of guns and equipment Guns & Ammo is an okay magazine which I buy in the newstand from time to time if their is an article or two that grabs my interest. Shotgun News and Gun List have changed from strickly advertising to articles. They can be a good read too.
My interest in firearms has a foundation in hunting, but I enjoy the handgun stuff a lot. Subscribe to the magazine(s) that are in your interest area. It is not the end of the world to subscribe and not renew if you decide that you don't like the magazine. I would suggest that you consider either American Rifleman or American Hunter as a starting point though by joining the NRA.
My interest in firearms has a foundation in hunting, but I enjoy the handgun stuff a lot. Subscribe to the magazine(s) that are in your interest area. It is not the end of the world to subscribe and not renew if you decide that you don't like the magazine. I would suggest that you consider either American Rifleman or American Hunter as a starting point though by joining the NRA.
trickyasafox
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guns and ammo isnt bad. they aren't always cutting edge. for example this month the feature article is the FiveseveN pistol.
i enjoy it. if you wait for the special when a year is only like 11 bucks, then i'd say its worth it. but i wouldnt pay 20+ dollars for it
american rifleman isn't bad. i want to check out reloader but haven't gotten around to it.
i enjoy it. if you wait for the special when a year is only like 11 bucks, then i'd say its worth it. but i wouldnt pay 20+ dollars for it
american rifleman isn't bad. i want to check out reloader but haven't gotten around to it.
CajunBass
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I'll just look 'em over and see what catches my eye. I don't read them looking for iron clad information, but for entertainment. I usually make my buying decisions based on what I like, not what someone else likes.
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Totally biased opinions:
Guns&Ammo -- Kind of the standard in the field. All around mag, not too technical, average writing quality, fairly accurate, probably biased by advertising.
Shooting Times -- Written with an eye toward the novice, IMO, but with some technical articles. Slightly better than average writing quality, pretty accurate, probably biased by advertising.
American Rifleman -- A mix of technical and non technical. Slightly better than average writing quality, very accurate, probably biased by advertising. A recent format change has made it a bit confusing to read, IMO.
Handloader -- Very technical. Above average writing quality. Very accurate. Probably biased by advertising. Has been headed downhill in the last year or so, IMO, but still the best of its kind.
Rifle -- Published by the same folks who do Handloader, with many of the same writers. Same comments as for Handloader, but bearing in mind that the subject matter is a bit different, as the titles would suggest.
American Handgunner -- Moderately technical (there will be parts the newbie won't understand, but much that he will). Well written, but with more typos than I'd strictly like to see. Pretty accurate, probably not biased by advertising.
Guns -- Sister publication to American Handgunner. Not especially technical. Average writing quality. Average accuracy. Don't read it enough to know how affected they are by advertising.
I haven't taken Shotgun News since it changed from a sales magazine, and I've never read Gun Test but intend to take a look at it after reading this thread.
IMO, the new/average gunner will enjoy Guns&Ammo and Shooting Times more than any other.
I personally enjoy American Handgunner more than any of the others. Handloader and Rifle were my favorites up until a few years ago when they let Ross Seyfried go. Seyfried is, IMO, the best gunwriter around and I still haven't forgiven them.
Guns&Ammo -- Kind of the standard in the field. All around mag, not too technical, average writing quality, fairly accurate, probably biased by advertising.
Shooting Times -- Written with an eye toward the novice, IMO, but with some technical articles. Slightly better than average writing quality, pretty accurate, probably biased by advertising.
American Rifleman -- A mix of technical and non technical. Slightly better than average writing quality, very accurate, probably biased by advertising. A recent format change has made it a bit confusing to read, IMO.
Handloader -- Very technical. Above average writing quality. Very accurate. Probably biased by advertising. Has been headed downhill in the last year or so, IMO, but still the best of its kind.
Rifle -- Published by the same folks who do Handloader, with many of the same writers. Same comments as for Handloader, but bearing in mind that the subject matter is a bit different, as the titles would suggest.
American Handgunner -- Moderately technical (there will be parts the newbie won't understand, but much that he will). Well written, but with more typos than I'd strictly like to see. Pretty accurate, probably not biased by advertising.
Guns -- Sister publication to American Handgunner. Not especially technical. Average writing quality. Average accuracy. Don't read it enough to know how affected they are by advertising.
I haven't taken Shotgun News since it changed from a sales magazine, and I've never read Gun Test but intend to take a look at it after reading this thread.
IMO, the new/average gunner will enjoy Guns&Ammo and Shooting Times more than any other.
I personally enjoy American Handgunner more than any of the others. Handloader and Rifle were my favorites up until a few years ago when they let Ross Seyfried go. Seyfried is, IMO, the best gunwriter around and I still haven't forgiven them.
jagdpanzer347
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I like Small Arms Review. It features a good blend of coverage of military arms past, present and future. I usually buy the "glossy" Shotgun News occasionaly. Partly for the ads and partly for the articles. Handloader and Rifle are good as well.
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TimboKhan
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Does Ross write for anyone anymore? His son Rich was a year or two ahead of me in High School, so I have always enjoyed his articles based upon that. Kind of a dumb reason, now that I think about it....
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