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B9mmHP

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Not sure where to post this, so I will try The Art of Rifle, since I am most concerned about rifles at this moment in time.

Staff, move this if you like.

Does anyone subscribe to Gun Tests? I received on offer to subscribe and receive 12 issues for $24.

Tell me what you think about them.
 
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jhgreasemonkey

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I like them. You can go to their website and search the archives for a particular gun test you are interested in. Even if you are not a subscriber it still gives you the basic outcome of the test. I have enjoyed reading the test reviews and they seem to be non biased. If you subscribe to the mag then you get full access online.
 
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B9mmHP

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Cool

Thank you.

Do you have thier web site? Others may be intrested also. I could save $24 and buy a carton of cheap cig`s.

No, I would still subscribe anyway. I`m sure they won`t post the latest tests on the web anyway. But i`m glad to hear I can find info on the previous test in case I find a used gun I would like to buy.:D
 
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hodaka

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I suscribe every few years, keep it going a year or two then decide I don't need the subscription. I tend to agree with them on most reviews. I think they are more objective than most and do pretty thorough reviews.
 
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B9mmHP

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jhgreasemonkey.

I`ve eaten most everything, but never tried a pigmy.:)

Do they taste like chicken?:D

Your Tag Line.
 
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Surefire_U2

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I like Gun Tests. I've subscribed for 10 years, and have kept every edition since joining. My current project is to scan all editions I have and convert them to PDF for electronic storage (so I can clear up paper space).
 
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leadcounsel

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I have a lot of complaints about them. They don't test a large enough cross reference of the same gun, #1.

Secondly, they tend to test and retest the same models of gun in different calibers, which I find nearly worthless.

I've found their recommendations mediocre at best.

But I do like their honest reviews. They certainly aren't biast.
 
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jhgreasemonkey

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9MM it depends if they are feril and barbarous or farm raised. I preffer farm raised. They are less gamey and easier to harvest. :D

Leadcounsil have you found a better resorce? I am genuinly interested because I like guntests and if there is something even better I would like to check it out. Thanks.
 
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B9mmHP

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Leadcounsel

I do appreciate your comments and I do understand what your concerns are, but I had one of their offers years ago and blew it off cause I didn`t have the money at that time. But if I remember correct they bought their guns off the shelf somewhere, and didn`t take any freebees from the manufactures to test to eliminate any bias.

I guess they use what is the most popular, or whatever they can scrounge up. I don`t think, if I did test on guns I could cover all the manufactures of the same caliber in all brands without having extreme cost involved.
 
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FirstFreedom

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Gun tests was the only subscription I ever had that was actually worth the money, *other than* the NRA magazine(s). It's pretty good and straightforward.
 
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4V50 Gary

Staff
I gave up on GunTests. I thought their articles didn't contribute materially to knowledge. I'd rather have an appraisal by an experienced gunsmith or better yet, someone here at TFL.
 
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kirkcdl

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Gary,I have to differ with you,I'd prefer a regular off the shelf type of shooter over a gunsmith,I can relate to their point of view easier.I'm currently trying to collect every issue since Issue #1.Surefire U2,got any back issues you want to sell?I have specific issues I need to complete certain years...
 
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hoghunting

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The problem with the magazine is they use a very limited amount of ammo to test a gun and usually only 2 or 3 different brands and cheaper brands. Then they will report that the gun is not very accurate. It's an ok magazine, but I will no longer subscribe.
 
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WESHOOT2

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crapper paper

I have gun mags collected since the 70's, but FOR ME, BY FAR (and the only 'gun' mag I still get, except for Front Sight and Handloader) is American Handgunner.
Best.

I will (rarely) buy some other rag, but that's just because I need some spice.....
 
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wilson133

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I have subscribed to Gun Tests since 1989 abd have found it very useful. Even The American Rifleman takes factory supplied test guns and I have been burned twice relying on them. The stuff tested by Gun Tests is bought off the shelf just like I would buy it. I haven't been misled yet.
 
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SOSARMS

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Gun Tests does buy "off the shelf " guns, and when they are done testing, they sell to the public....ad you can tell by their prices...they are no gimmies....
 
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