Subscribers have already received their copy of the July 2016 issue of S.W.A.T., and it newsstands everywhere on June 7.

Now in its 34th year of continuous publication, S.W.A.T. remains the magazine savvy shooters turn to for honest, comprehensive evaluations of firearms, gear and training. Not just for law enforcement, S.W.A.T. is where the man on the street shakes hands with the cop on the beat.

The July issue features the new Nighthawk Custom Hi-Power. This was John Browning's last design, and many think it was his best. The made-in-Belgium Hi-Power has undergone a full custom makeover by the artisans at Nighthawk Custom, with many additions and upgrades.

Another iconic Browning design, the 1911 pistol, is what most people think of when they hear ".45 automatic." We have a complete report on the Springfield Armory Professional Model, which in essence is the pistol used by the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team.

Other firearm evaluations include a customized Ruger Precision Rifle, Battle Rifle Company's BR4 Paratrooper M4-type rifle, the Uzi Pro Pistol from IWI US, and the Gletcher CLT 1911 .22 Long Rifle pistol for maintaining skill sets on a budget.

A popular ongoing feature is the S.W.A.T. Sweepstakes. If you're considering handloading to beat the rising cost of ammunition, or you're experienced at rolling your own but want to upgrade your equipment, enter this Sweepstakes for a chance to win a complete setup from Hornady, including their Lock-N-Load AP progressive press and much more.

In the article Handgun Accuracy, Ethan Johns argues that accuracy is not like a steak dinner where the main ingredient is beef, but more like a stew where a number of ingredients come together for the best result.

Other features cover next-level survival preparedness and how to establish a tactical rappelling program. All this and more, including S.W.A.T.'s must-read columns.


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