“Everything AR” Featured in the GUNS Magazine Combat Special Edition
OutdoorHub 06.24.14
From upgrades and accessories to brand reviews and insight into the best operating systems, the Fall/Winter 2014 GUNS Magazine Combat Special Edition is cover-to-cover, everything AR. Publisher and editor Roy Huntington takes readers behind the scenes at Black Rain Ordnance, outlining the company’s approach to manufacturing the precision firearm they are best-known for — the AR-15.
“I’m in my early-middles, and while I seem to still be learning so much, one thing I know for a fact is the people behind a product are what makes it all work,” writes Huntington. “And this is the case with Black Rain, who I happen to know are considered the Lamborghinis of the AR world—quality, follow-up, customer service, a lifetime warranty and same-day turn-around for repairs or attention to your needs is remarkable if you ask me, and something most of the ‘big guys’ only dream about.”
In “Pistol Caliber Carbine Perfection,” contributor Richard Mann details the history behind the evolution of pistol caliber carbines, specifically looking at the JP Rifles’ GMR-13 — giving readers an overall profile of its range-tested accuracy as well as the pros and cons of several calibers.
“Let’s not look at the big picture and try to justify an AR chambered for a pistol caliber by arguing it will do anything we want,” writes Mann. “You are limited in what you can with a pistol caliber carbine. It is by nature, a short-range weapon. If I could only have one carbine it would without question be one chambered for the .223 Remington. It has more reach and a wider application than any pistol caliber carbine.”
From sling mounts and LED lasers to sights and rubber grips, in “Ten Got-To-Have Accessories For Your MSR,” contributing editor Dave Douglas gives the details on a few of the best customizing options for your Modern Sporting Rifle.
“Imagine having every tool you need to get your malfunctioning AR back in service — right from your pistol grip,” writes Douglas. “The Samson Field Survivor is a multi-tool system that has a patent-pending mechanism securing the tool inside the pistol grip — combine the tool with the Hogue over-molded pistol grip with finger grooves and you’ll have the most comfortable and serviceable pistol grip available.”
Other features in this Special Edition include a review of gas versus piston operating systems by Richard Mann, a look at the Colt LE901-16S and the PWS MK107 AR pistol by Todd Burgreen, an article on rifle retention by Michael Janich and much more.
The Gun Giveaway inside this Combat Special Edition is headlined by the Mossberg FLEX 500 20-gauge tactical shotgun — customizable with Picatinny tri-rail and touchpad. Also included in the giveaway is the 810 Contengo tactical folder by Benchmade, the LinchPin bag from CamelBak, a breakdown mat from TekMat featuring exploded-view drawings of the Mossberg shotgun as well as Impact Sport earmuffs from Howard Leight.
The Fall/Winter 2014 issue of GUNS Combat includes the all-new 2015 Buyer’s Guide. This 128-page, comprehensive catalog features hundreds of products ranging from all types of handguns and long guns, to knives, lights and lasers — making the Buyer’s Guide an invaluable resource for readers.
To order the 2014 GUNS Combat Special Edition, look for it on the newsstands or order online at www.gunsmagazine.com/combat.
