Any good gun magazines (books) still around?

Lavan · January 24, 2021, 01:22 PM

I like reading gun stuff on the pot. I used to subscribe to Guns & Ammo but it doesn't look like they're still around.
American Rifleman is pretty ....meh

Any suggestions for GENERAL gun mags?

I picked up a copy of American Handgunner but would like to find some more that aren't seemingly for combat stuff.

Erno86 · January 24, 2021, 01:38 PM

I prefer the NRA's - Shooting Illustrated - over any other NRA magazine.

There website is informative:

https://www.shootingillustrated.com/guns

Lavan · January 24, 2021, 01:40 PM

Shooting Illustrated isn't AWFUL but it's still buried in propaganda.

Sorry NRA.

LeverGunFan · January 24, 2021, 05:21 PM

Guns and Ammo is still in business, sometimes they send out special offers of one year for $6 or $7. GUNS magazine is IMO better than Guns and Ammo. Wolfe publishing has Rifle, Handloader and a few other magazines if you are looking for a narrower focus.

Carl the Floor Walker · January 25, 2021, 12:18 AM

Guntest is one I belong to. While I do not agree with all their rating, I can find useful information on most guns, size, weight, trigger span, and general information. And a lot of guns from reviews from years ago. One magazine I do like now is from my Insurance USCCA and their Concealed Carry Magazine.

Kirrich · January 25, 2021, 12:08 PM

At the beginning of every year, I renew my subscription to Shooting Times. I found it more informative then Guns and Ammo, however I may pick up a different magazine at a newsstand, if the cover has a firearm that interests me. Current price by subscription is $10.

Erno86 · January 25, 2021, 01:17 PM

RifleShooter magazine is one of my favorites...

https://rifleshootermag.com

shurshot · January 25, 2021, 05:41 PM

The Gun Digest is a classic annual.

Tony Z · January 25, 2021, 08:53 PM

Rifle and/or Handloader

bamaranger · January 27, 2021, 02:24 AM

Here's some books if you've not read them:
-anything by Jack O'Conner, "the Hunting Rifle" is my favorite
-Cartridges of the World, older versions seem better to me
-Jeff Cooper, "the Art of the Rifle"
-Kris Kyle "American Gun"
-R.L. Wilson, "Ruger and His Guns" & "the Peacemakers" (both oversize coffe
table types, lots of pics

Trevor · January 31, 2021, 03:26 PM

For magazines I still like Combat Handguns.

For books, I suggest Straight Talk On Armed Defense, edited my Massad Ayoob. This book has articles by many authors who are well-known in the field. Their work deserves a reading and a re-reading.

OneFreeTexan · January 31, 2021, 04:31 PM

You asked for books.....William Reichenbach’s. ‘Sixguns & bullseyes’ and ‘Automatic Pistols”/
both quite old perhaps the 1930’s. but very solid information,,,he goes into detail in a very folksy way,,, Not a slam bam quick fix books,,, but good lessons to be learned.

reinert · February 1, 2021, 08:19 AM

Wayne Van Zwoll has some great books on rifles, optics, and all things shooting and hunting. Met him at a sports show 20 years ago at a seminar on rifles and hunting he gave. A fine, personable, knowledgable man dedicated to the hunting/shooting world. His is always the first article I read when my Bugle comes out of the mailbox. Usually on the couch when reading/perusing a new periodical...

reinert · February 1, 2021, 08:22 AM

Butt, I do understand, Lavan...

RickB · February 1, 2021, 09:34 AM

Firearms News f/k/a Shotgun News, is my favorite gun-related publication.

January 24, 2021, 01:22 PM	#1
Lavan Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 1999 Location: California Posts: 2,716	Any good gun magazines (books) still around? I like reading gun stuff on the pot. I used to subscribe to Guns & Ammo but it doesn't look like they're still around. American Rifleman is pretty ....meh Any suggestions for GENERAL gun mags? I picked up a copy of American Handgunner but would like to find some more that aren't seemingly for combat stuff.

January 24, 2021, 01:38 PM	#2
Erno86 Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2012 Location: Marriottsville, Maryland Posts: 1,739	Shooting Illustrated I prefer the NRA's - Shooting Illustrated - over any other NRA magazine. There website is informative: https://www.shootingillustrated.com/guns __________________ That rifle hanging on the wall of the working class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." --- George Orwell

January 24, 2021, 05:21 PM	#4
LeverGunFan Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 407	Guns and Ammo is still in business, sometimes they send out special offers of one year for $6 or $7. GUNS magazine is IMO better than Guns and Ammo. Wolfe publishing has Rifle, Handloader and a few other magazines if you are looking for a narrower focus. __________________ *Support the Second Amendment Foundation and the Firearms Policy Coalition*

January 25, 2021, 01:17 PM	#7
Erno86 Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2012 Location: Marriottsville, Maryland Posts: 1,739	RifleShooter magazine is one of my favorites... https://rifleshootermag.com __________________ That rifle hanging on the wall of the working class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." --- George Orwell

January 27, 2021, 02:24 AM	#10
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,312	books Here's some books if you've not read them: -anything by Jack O'Conner, "the Hunting Rifle" is my favorite -Cartridges of the World, older versions seem better to me -Jeff Cooper, "the Art of the Rifle" -Kris Kyle "American Gun" -R.L. Wilson, "Ruger and His Guns" & "the Peacemakers" (both oversize coffe table types, lots of pics

January 24, 2021, 01:40 PM	#3
Lavan Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 1999 Location: California Posts: 2,716	Shooting Illustrated isn't AWFUL but it's still buried in propaganda. Sorry NRA.

January 25, 2021, 12:18 AM	#5
Carl the Floor Walker member Join Date: June 3, 2017 Location: South Posts: 1,422	Guntest is one I belong to. While I do not agree with all their rating, I can find useful information on most guns, size, weight, trigger span, and general information. And a lot of guns from reviews from years ago. One magazine I do like now is from my Insurance USCCA and their Concealed Carry Magazine.

January 25, 2021, 12:08 PM	#6
Kirrich Member Join Date: December 21, 2020 Location: N. Nevada Posts: 32	At the beginning of every year, I renew my subscription to Shooting Times. I found it more informative then Guns and Ammo, however I may pick up a different magazine at a newsstand, if the cover has a firearm that interests me. Current price by subscription is $10.

January 25, 2021, 05:41 PM	#8
shurshot Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2006 Posts: 1,819	The Gun Digest is a classic annual.

January 25, 2021, 08:53 PM	#9
Tony Z Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2013 Location: North Central Pennsyltucky Posts: 749	Rifle and/or Handloader

January 31, 2021, 03:26 PM	#11
Trevor Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 1999 Posts: 384	For magazines I still like Combat Handguns. For books, I suggest Straight Talk On Armed Defense, edited my Massad Ayoob. This book has articles by many authors who are well-known in the field. Their work deserves a reading and a re-reading.

January 31, 2021, 04:31 PM	#12
OneFreeTexan Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: West, Texas Posts: 280	You asked for books.....William Reichenbach’s. ‘Sixguns & bullseyes’ and ‘Automatic Pistols”/ both quite old perhaps the 1930’s. but very solid information,,,he goes into detail in a very folksy way,,, Not a slam bam quick fix books,,, but good lessons to be learned.

February 1, 2021, 08:19 AM	#13
reinert Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 646	Wayne Van Zwoll has some great books on rifles, optics, and all things shooting and hunting. Met him at a sports show 20 years ago at a seminar on rifles and hunting he gave. A fine, personable, knowledgable man dedicated to the hunting/shooting world. His is always the first article I read when my Bugle comes out of the mailbox. Usually on the couch when reading/perusing a new periodical...

February 1, 2021, 08:22 AM	#14
reinert Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 646	Butt, I do understand, Lavan...

February 1, 2021, 09:34 AM	#15
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	Firearms News f/k/a Shotgun News, is my favorite gun-related publication. __________________ Runs off at the mouth about anything 1911 related on this site and half the time is flat out wrong.