Author Topic: Gun magazines and gear websites (Read 3985 times)

MrsSmith · « **on:** May 09, 2013, 01:48:42 PM »

Yes, I could easily Google "gun magazines" - which pulls up a Midway page for ammo magazines, among others. But can y'all help me out with a list of the top 5 or 10 print gun magazines? Obviously Guns & Ammo. I know there are a bunch of them out there, I'm looking for the most well-read/popular.

Also, aside from MidwayUSA (and Cheaper Than Dirt, which we don't use anymore), what other big well-known equipment/gear suppliers are out there?

Thanks!!

mtnbkr · « **Reply #1 on:** May 09, 2013, 01:51:04 PM »

The only one I regularly read is Handloader. I'll read a Shooting Times or Handguns magazine when there's something interesting inside.

Chris

lee n. field · « **Reply #2 on:** May 09, 2013, 02:04:11 PM »

Quote from: MrsSmith on May 09, 2013, 01:48:42 PM

Yes, I could easily Google "gun magazines" - which pulls up a Midway page for ammo magazines, among others. But can y'all help me out with a list of the top 5 or 10 print gun magazines? Obviously Guns & Ammo. I know there are a bunch of them out there, I'm looking for the most well-read/popular.

Also, aside from MidwayUSA (and Cheaper Than Dirt, which we don't use anymore), what other big well-known equipment/gear suppliers are out there?

Thanks!!

Handloader.

The content from any of the others that's worth seeing I can get for free from inet sources. "Revolver vs. Autoloader shootout!"

AZRedhawk44 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 09, 2013, 02:05:19 PM »

Shotgun News.

makattak · « **Reply #4 on:** May 09, 2013, 02:25:58 PM »

I don't know how well-read it is, but I really like the NRA's "Shooting Illustrated."

TechMan · « **Reply #5 on:** May 09, 2013, 02:49:35 PM »

American Handgunner
Guns Magazine
American Rifleman
Front Sight (USPSA Member's Magazine)

Scout26 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 09, 2013, 02:51:19 PM »

The NRA puts out three or four magazines each month.

French G. · « **Reply #7 on:** May 09, 2013, 03:05:06 PM »

Brownell's, the only gear supplier you'll ever need because once you close your shopping cart there is no room on your card to go anywhere else.

mtnbkr · « **Reply #8 on:** May 09, 2013, 03:11:27 PM »

2nd for Brownells.

Chris

SteveS · « **Reply #9 on:** May 09, 2013, 04:44:26 PM »

I like S.W.A.T. magazine.

http://www.swatmag.com/

3rd for Brownells.

freakazoid · « **Reply #10 on:** May 09, 2013, 09:40:27 PM »

Shotgun News
Guns & Ammo
Guns Magazine Surplus edition, semi-annual
Guns of the Old West, quarterly mag I think

lee n. field · « **Reply #11 on:** May 09, 2013, 09:53:13 PM »

Gear sites: Midway USA usually, Midsouth Shooter Supply, FS Reloading (specialize in Lee reloading hardware).

Scout26 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 09, 2013, 11:13:22 PM »

Natchez Shooters Supply

http://www.natchezss.com/index.cfm

And I'm trying to think of who else sends me junk mail and junk e-mail.

MrsSmith · « **Reply #13 on:** May 13, 2013, 05:57:49 PM »

Thanks guys!

Any others, keep them coming!

MechAg94 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 13, 2013, 06:50:43 PM »

Www.44mag.com for magazines. They have been sold out for a while. A goto site before the run on mags.

I've ordered some stuff from J&G Sales. They advertise in shotgun news a lot. Jgsales.com

Can't think of any others that might be of interest to you. MidwayUSA and Brownells cover most everything else.

Hawkmoon · « **Reply #15 on:** May 13, 2013, 07:11:21 PM »

Quote from: MrsSmith on May 09, 2013, 01:48:42 PM

Yes, I could easily Google "gun magazines" - which pulls up a Midway page for ammo magazines, among others. But can y'all help me out with a list of the top 5 or 10 print gun magazines? Obviously Guns & Ammo. I know there are a bunch of them out there, I'm looking for the most well-read/popular.

Save your money and your eyesight. I used to subscribe to most of them. They just got suckier and suckier, and I let the subscriptions die out as they expired. The last to go was Shooting Times. They held on a bit longer than the others, but they finally succumbed to mediocrity combined with idiocy, just like all the others.

I may re-up for Shotgun News. haven't quite decided. I let it lapse about three years ago, but I find that I occasionally miss it. None of the rest are worth reading. None.

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #16 on:** May 13, 2013, 07:33:26 PM »

I don't think she's looking for light reading, Hawkmoon. 'Tis probably a matter of professional interest.

TechMan · « **Reply #17 on:** May 13, 2013, 08:56:52 PM »

http://www.aimsurplus.com/

Hawkmoon · « **Reply #18 on:** May 13, 2013, 09:48:22 PM »

Quote from: fistful on May 13, 2013, 07:33:26 PM

I don't think she's looking for light reading, Hawkmoon. 'Tis probably a matter of professional interest.

All the more reason to avoid the printed gun magazines. They are a treasure trove of misinformation, disinformation, and just plain drivel. They appeal primarily to people who don't know any better. (As a man I once worked for liked to say, "Everything you read in [those magazines] is true unless you have first-hand knowledge of the facts.") Gun stuff is a matter of professional interest to me, too, since I am a professional writer and I have on occasion been paid for writing articles about GUNZ!. Which is why I allowed all my subscriptions to lapse ... they were rotting my brain.

Sportsmans Guide Company sometimes has good deals on gear, but you have to be careful. Call em up and ask to be put on the mailing list for their shooters' catalog and their military surplus catalog.

Another vote for Brownells -- absolutely top shelf company. Also Natchez. CDNN is a liquidator ... they often have good deals on guns-n-gear, but it depends on what they can buy up in close-out lots.

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #19 on:** May 13, 2013, 09:54:50 PM »

No, I mean she's into writing and publishing, or something of the sort. She's looking at the competition and the potential sponsors.

Or so I presume.

Doggy Daddy · « **Reply #20 on:** May 13, 2013, 10:06:46 PM »

Gun Tests magazine. Wifey keeps the subscription paid up, and I read every issue.

Boomhauer · « **Reply #21 on:** May 13, 2013, 11:02:36 PM »

SWAT magazine for one.

Yes the magazines suck as far as information contained in them but advertising is very powerful...as evidenced by Springfield and Taurus...and knowing MrsSmith she's more interested in that aspect than turlet reading material.

MrsSmith · « **Reply #22 on:** May 31, 2013, 12:35:17 PM »

Yes, I'm looking at potential advertising outlets.

French G. · « **Reply #23 on:** May 31, 2013, 02:34:59 PM »

SWAT does the best content on training venues from what I've seen. Get some editorial, buy an ad too.

Stetson · « **Reply #24 on:** May 31, 2013, 03:27:50 PM »

You already know that it depends on what you are advertising. New shooters/pistol training 101 probably wouldn't do as well in SWAT magazine as it would on a website. Not sure how many new folks would be reading Shotgun News or Shooting Times. Does American Rifleman have a classifieds section? (It's been years since I've looked at one)

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Author Topic: Gun magazines and gear websites (Read 3985 times)