Gun Digest
Encyclopedia
The Gun Digest is an annual firearm
s book published in the United States.
It was first published in 1944 and included articles written by well known writers such as Jack O'Connor
and Major. Charles Askins.
As well as the annual book, there are several editions for specific types of firearms, such as the AR-15
, the .22 Rimfire
, and firearm values.
Firearm
A firearm is a weapon that launches one, or many, projectile at high velocity through confined burning of a propellant. This subsonic burning process is technically known as deflagration, as opposed to supersonic combustion known as a detonation. In older firearms, the propellant was typically...
s book published in the United States.
It was first published in 1944 and included articles written by well known writers such as Jack O'Connor
Jack O'Connor (American writer)
Jack O'Connor was best known as a writer for Outdoor Life magazine, where he served as Shooting Editor for 31 years....
and Major. Charles Askins.
As well as the annual book, there are several editions for specific types of firearms, such as the AR-15
AR-15
The AR-15 is a lightweight, 5.56 mm, air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed semi-automatic rifle, with a rotating-lock bolt, actuated by direct impingement gas operation. It is manufactured with the extensive use of aluminum alloys and synthetic materials....
, the .22 Rimfire
.22 Long Rifle
The .22 Long Rifle rimfire cartridge is a long established variety of ammunition, and in terms of units sold is still by far the most common in the world today. The cartridge is often referred to simply as .22 LR and various rifles, pistols, revolvers, and even some smoothbore shotguns have...
, and firearm values.