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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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GUNS Magazine Goes Extreme With December Issue 2011

GUNS Magazine Goes Extreme With December Issue 2011

GUNS Magazine

San Diego, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- GUNS Magazine kicks off the holiday season with a look at SIG SAUER’s new P226 Extreme .40 S&W, 100 years worth of US infantry rifles, the 2011 Christmas Gift Guide and more in its December issue.

John Barsness gives readers an inside look at SIG SAUER’s P226 Extreme .40 S&W in “Going Extreme: SIG SAUER P226 Extreme .40 S&W, That Is.” Readers will learn why many military units use this versatile semi-auto handgun across the globe.

“Along with compact variations, it serves around the world as a military and police sidearm for a long list of organizations including … the United Arab Emirates Army and the US Navy SEALs who recently visited Osama bin Laden,” says Barsness. “It’s just about everywhere because it’s an extremely reliable and tough handgun.”

GUNS Magazine also checks out Ruger’s SR-556E in “The ‘Essential’ AR.” Find out why author Mike Cumpston thinks this AR makes a great defensive long gun, as well as being perfect as an outdoor utility gun.

In “A Century of US Army Infantry Rifles,” Mike “Duke” Venturino takes a look at 100 years of US Army history, and the wood and steel guns that were used until production stopped in 1963. Duke talks about the different modes of operation, calibers, cartridge loading systems and more as he explores the evolution of infantry rifles.

John Connor makes shopping for friends and loved ones easy this Christmas with his “2011 Christmas Gift Guide.” Some of the best new knives, apparel and cool gear are included, along with where to get them — all without setting foot inside a mall!

Be sure to enter for the chance to win the Gun of the Month giveaway. This month’s package features Diamond Firearms’ DB9 Sub-Compact DAO. Also included are a Crimson Trace Laserguard, GripSwell Gloves, a Benchmade 585 Mini Barrage, an Impact Steel Target Rolling Steel Target to keep your aim in top shape and G96 synthetic lube to keep your gun up and running.

GUNS Magazine’s all-digital edition is reaching more readers than ever. It includes a number of bonus features, including expanded content, hotlinks and search options. To sign up for a free digital subscription, visit www.gunsmagazine.com/digital-editions.

For more information or to purchase a print edition of the December issue, visit www.gunsmagazine.com.

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