Gun Digest 2011 is a nonfiction book edited by Dan Shideler. Released in 2010, it collects various articles about firearms.
Articles within[]
Features[]
- TR's "Big (Fire) Stick" by Tom Caceci - an article on Theodore Roosevelt's Holland & Holland Double Rifle, which he used on his trip to Africa - as documented in his book African Game Trails.
- The Innovative Winchester Model 59 by Bernard H. DiGiacobbe - an article on the development of the Winchester Model 50 and 59
- The French Service Revolver Models of 1873 and 1874 by Raymond Caranta - an article on revolvers built during the Franco-Prussian War by the French
- The N-Frame S&W Revolver by Paul Scarlata - an article on Smith & Wesson's revolvers, including the .357 Magnum
- The Mighty (?) 9mm Rimfire by Phillip Peterson - an article on 9mm rim firing shotguns
- Smith & Wessons of the Great War by Tom Osborne - an article on revolvers developed by the British during World War I and the life of a soldier who used one of these guns
- The Little Brownie That Challenged the World: The Mossberg Brownie (1919-1932) by Jack A. Myers - an article on the various types of Mossberg Brownies produced by O.F. Mossberg & Sons
- The ARs of Olympic Arms by Steve Gash - an article on assault rifles made by the company Olympic Arms
- On the Trail of "Small Deer" with Allyn Tedmon by Clarence Anderson - an article detailing the life and writings of the titular little-known author
- Custom and Engraved Guns by Tom Turpin - an article on makers of custom guns and gun engravers
- The "Other" Autoloaders by Nick Hahn - an article on recoil-operated autoloading shotguns
- A Trio of Unusual Remington Military Rolling Block Rifles by George J. Layman - an article on three somewhat unusual Remington rolling block rifles made for the militaries of Cuba, Cambodia, and El Salvador
- The Bull Dog Pack: Variations of the Breed by Gordon Bruce - an article on bull dog revolvers produced in Britain, Belgium, and America in the 19th century
- Life Begins at .40 by Dr. George E. Dvorchak, Jr. - an article on .40 caliber ammunition (such as the .44 Magnum)
- A Robert Hillberg Cornucopia by Robert Hillberg - a very short memoir written by the titular gunsmith detailing his work for various companies designing guns
- Resurrection of the .500 Jeffery by Tom Tabor - an article on the building of a rifle that takes .500 Jefferey rounds
- The .500 Jeffery/.500 Schuler Controversy by James Tucker - an article on the difference between the two titular rounds nestled into the preceding article
- A Historical Perspective: The Old and Newer Winchester Model 88 Rifle and Carbine by Bernard H. DiGiacobbe and George E. Dvorchak Jr. - an article comparing older and newer editions of the Winchester Model 88
- The Colt 1911: The First Century by John Malloy - an article on the history of the Colt 1911 and similar pistols
- The .38 S&W: The Little Round That Refuses to Die by David J. LaPell - an article on the history of the .38 Smith & Wesson round
- The Gun and the West by Jim Foral - an article examining the mythology of the guns of the West that began in the 1910s
- Light Cartridges for Deer: A New Shooting Trend - or Impending Disaster? by L.P. Brezny - an article examining the use of light cartridges in hunting
- All About the .45 Auto Rim by Robert H. Campbell - an article examining the .45 Auto Rim ammo and its use
- The Return of the Krieghoff Luger by Jim Dickson - an article on the history and quality of the Krieghoff Luger pistol
- Rifle Sights of Iron and Their Management by Sam Fadala - an article on the use of iron sights on rifles
- Military Rifle Accuracy: A Comparison by John T. Butters - an article comparing various types of military rifles made throughout Europe
- The Top 20 by Wayne van Zwoll - an article comparing various types of rifle bullets
- An Inside Look at an American Classic by Steve Gash - an article examining how Speer Bullets manufactures their bullets
- The Smallest Revolvers by Jeff Quinn - an article on miniature revolvers (otherwise known as mini guns)
- Buying Bullet Alloy on the Internet by Kenneth L. Walters - an article on buying bullet alloy from online sources and how to find out what type of alloy it is
- The "Other 1911" - The Winchester 1911 Shotgun by John Malloy - an article on the history of the little-known shotgun
Reports from the Field[]
- Revolvers and Others by Jeff Quinn - an article on various revolvers and similar guns that were produced in 2010
- Rifles by Tom Tabor - an article on various rifles that were produced in 2010
- Semi-Auto Pistols by John Malloy - an article on various semi-automatic pistols that were produced in 2010
- Gun and Gear for Women by Gila Hayes - an article on gun and gun accessories designed for woman and casual shooters
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Publisher's summary[]
BIGGER. BETTER. MORE OF WHAT YOU WANT! IT'S GUN DIGEST 2011 , THE WORLD'S GERATEST GUN BOOK SINCE 1944 Long regarded the shooter's best resource, Gun Digest is jam-packed with the kind of entertaining information on guns and shooting that you just won't find anywhere else. From in-depth field reports on the newest guns and gear to fascinating discussions of collectible guns and gear to fascinating discussions of collectible arms, you'll find it in Gun Digest 2011.
Sources[]
- Goodreads