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2012 GUNS Magazine Combat Special Edition

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San Diego, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- The 2012 GUNS Magazine Combat Special Edition features the Mossberg 500 Chainsaw, plus other combat-inspired, heavy-duty guns and gear.

While the Mossberg 500 Chainsaw does well at range shooting, John Russo explains how this purpose-designed shotgun really excels at breaching in “The Chainsaw Breaks Down Barriers.”

“Take an unloaded [standard] shotgun and hold it against a door, now imagine how you will manage the recoil and also quickly cycle the action after firing it at this awkward angle. This is where the Chainsaw truly shines. The pistol grip and new fore-end grip take advantage of these angles, maximizing the shooter’s ability to control the weapon while using it as effectively as possible.”

MGI Military’s MGI Marck-15, or Hydra, looks like a fairly ordinary AR-15, until you convert it to one of the many different calibers and conversion kits—in just a minute and a half. In “The Hydra: Strikes Hard with Many Heads,” Pat Cascio was happy to have his doubts about this handy AR proved wrong.

Michael Janich writes that in most close-quarters situations, guns skills are not enough on their own. In “Ass Kicking for Gunfighters: You Gotta Be Well-Rounded,” Janich explains empty hand skills that will let a shooter stay alive long enough to have the opportunity to draw his firearm.

Every war of magnitude has brought about extraordinary advances in weapons and gear, many of which translate over into the public sector. John Connor’s “Combat Spin-Offs” details just a few of the numerous innovations companies are now offering that originated in recent combat situations.

American Handgunner Editor Roy Huntington recently visited American Spirit Arms’ shop and watched the crew there hand build his test rifle. In “ASA’s Modern Defensive Rifles,” Roy writes of the precision and detail that go into making this custom ASA rifle, and the improvements he noticed on the shooting range.

The Combat Special Edition features the 2012 Buyer’s Guide, including over 90 pages of handguns, rifles, shotguns, knives, lights and more.

For more information on the GUNS Magazine Combat Special Edition, visit www.gunsmagazine.com/combat.

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New Gear For The New Year In American Handgunner Tactical Magazine

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San Diego, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- The 2012 American Handgunner Tactical Special Edition explores a variety of cutting-edge tactical firearms and accessories, including the Kimber Solo, Les Baer Centennial 1911 and more.

With input from its Master Dealers, Kimber set out to create a lightweight, compact, semi-auto pistol capable of handling a full-power service cartridge, and came up with their new Solo. Exceeding initial expectations, the gun weighs in at 17 ounces, and measures only 5″.

“The Kimber Solo is a pocket-size pistol intended for personal defense,” says author Dave Anderson. “In testing, it proved to be completely reliable and amazingly accurate. Comparable in size to a compact .380 blowback — yet it’s a locked breech 9mm!”

2012 American Handgunner Tactical Special Edition

With so many 1911s on the market, something needs to be special about the gun to make it a worthy addition to your collection. In “Les Baer Centennial Model 1911,” Mark Hanten tells readers why Les Baer’s new 1911 is “a truly fine 1911 by any measure.”

From the Centennial Model 1911’s remarkable accuracy and dependability, to just being darn pretty, Hanten liked it so much he bought the test gun.

Mike Boyle talks about using shotguns as modern-day defensive stoppers in “Combat Shotguns in the 21st Century.”

While handguns may be convenient because they can be carried discreetly, shotguns provide both a psychological deterrent, as well as more stopping power in a defensive situation. Boyle examines the possible shortcomings of shotguns — and how to overcome them.

The Tactical Special Edition features the 2012 Buyer’s Guide, including over 90 pages of handguns, rifles, shotguns, knives, lights and more.

For more information on the American Handgunner Tactical Special Edition, visit www.americanhandgunner.com/tactical.

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