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This rifle will remain in service in one form or another for many years to come Ammo Loadout By Massad Ayoob [HMA24-Cop-Talk-2 image]( “The only time you can be carrying too much ammunition is if you’re on fire or drowning.” [READ NOW]( Freedom Munitions' NEW 44 Mag X-DEF Self Defense Ammunition FREE Shipping Throughout April On Orders $249-$2,000!  Designed for defense, this .44 Mag cartridge utilizes a brass case with X-Treme Bullets’ copper plated, 240 grain X-DEF hollow point expanding bullet and is loaded with premium, low-flash powder. Thoroughly tested in Freedom Munitions’ own ballistics lab, the 240 grain projectile travels at a velocity of 1350 fps with a 6" barrel and penetrates 15"-18" in clear ballistic gelatin.    [LEARN MORE NOW]( But It’s A Taurus, It Couldn’t Last 10,000 Rounds … Except it did. Over the course of a year, we took a simple Taurus 82 revolver, the plainest of plain-Jane guns and beat the hell out of it. Matches. Training. Classes. Teaching. 10,000+ rounds of ammo went through this gun, and it never complained. It just kept going, eating lead ammo, +P hollow points, whatever we ran through it. The wear and tear inflicted upon the Taurus 82 served only to further underscore its reliability. Despite the punishing conditions it endured, there was no evidence of malfunction or degradation in its functionality. When measured against an unfired model, there was no appreciable degradation. The gun carries up and is still in time, even though it endured a constant barrage of rapid double action shooting. Even under the most demanding circumstances, the Taurus 82 remained steadfast, a dependable ally for any shooter seeking a firearm that could withstand the test of time. In a market saturated with firearms boasting advanced features and cutting-edge technology, the Taurus 82 stood out for its simplicity and unwavering dependability. Throughout our exhaustive testing, it proved itself not as just a "plain-Jane" gun, but as a rugged workhorse deserving of respect and recognition for its outstanding durability and performance. [LEARN MORE NOW]( Israeli Defense Industries Galil By Will Dabbs, MD [G0424-GALIL-10 image]( It seems the Galil rifle will remain in service in one form or another for many years to come. [READ NOW]( The Wild West was rugged and untamed. The folks who survived shared storied adventures that have captured the imagination of every generation since. Discover extraordinary tales of guns and people who helped shape history. JUST PUBLISHED! The Old West History, Guns & Gear 2024 special edition. Get your copy now! [BUY NOW FROM FMG STORE]( Now available on Amazon! [BUY NOW FROM AMAZON]( Beretta's Classic Pocket .22 By Dave Anderson [HSO22-Better-Shooting-7 image]( Pocket automatics chambered for .22LR have plenty of utility. They are guns to keep handy while camping, hiking, fishing, big game hunting, or doing routine outdoor work on a farm or ranch. They are useful for pest control, small game hunting and targets of opportunity one comes across in routine outdoor activities. [READ NOW]( Bond Arms Grizzly By Nic Lenze [GRIZZLY-03 image]( The Grizzly is chambered in .45 Colt and can also fire 2.5” .410 shotshells. The purpose of this pistol is clearly defense, so we got up close to see what each of these calibers does. [VIEW NOW]( Plenty Of Personal Defense Options Here: Special 354-Page Volume! Best Of Smith & Wesson 2010–2019 Both American Handgunner and GUNS Magazine have showcased S&W products on their covers and in their pages literally thousands of times over the decades. This book includes all the guns featured between 2010 and 2019. "I’m proud to have helped assemble this remarkable line-up of articles, features and stories during my tenure at the magazines and confess, seeing them all together like this is satisfying and heartwarming. I think you’ll enjoy this romp down memory lane as you read — and re-read — some of your favorite writers as they tell the stories behind these historical guns of Smith & Wesson." ~ Roy Huntington, Publisher Emeritus Loaded with revolver, pistol and rifle content — all in full color. From FMG favorite authors: Will Dabbs, MD, Roy Huntington, John Taffin, Mike “Duke” Venturino, Dave Anderson, John Connor and more! [BUY NOW FROM AMAZON]( Watch For More Personal Defense Tips! Thank you for reading American Handgunner and GUNS Magazine content. Ashley McGee Digital Content Editor personaldefense@fmghq.com Copyright © 2024 FMG Publications. All Rights Reserved.   [americanhandgunner.com]( [Facebook](  [Instagram](   [gunsmagazine.com]( [Facebook](  [Instagram](   FMG Publications | 225 W Valley Parkway, Suite 100, Escondido, CA 92025 [Unsubscribe {EMAIL}]( [Update Profile]( | [Constant Contact Data Notice]( Sent by personaldefense@fmg.ccsend.com powered by [Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.]( [Try email marketing for free today!](