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Everything You Didn’t Know About the .38 Special
I’ve been firing the .38 Special quite a lot lately, largely due to an excellent Colt Python and a vintage…Read More >
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Throwback Thursday: The 20 Gauge for Defense
If you do not have a problem using the 12 gauge, by all means, feel free to do so. After all with the proper technique, most folks can handle the 12 gauge. However, no matter how good you are, the 12 gauge shotgun kicks and kicks hard with some loads. The question is not whether the 12 gauge is viable for self-defense, but instead an examination of why the 20 gauge may outperform the 12 gauge is a self-defense scenario.
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The Failure of the .40 Smith & Wesson
In the spirt of full disclosure and to get the hate mail started “tout suite,” I have never liked the…Read More >
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Throwback Thursday: Firearm and Ammo Storage Practices for Warm Weather
On the ammo storage side of things, the important aspects of weather are the swings in extreme temperatures and how…Read More >
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Hornady Ammo: From Self-Defense to Hunting, and More!
Hornady Manufacturing, Inc. has been making quality ammunition for decades. From starting the original two-man operation in 1949 to becoming…Read More >
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.357, .41, .44 — The Trifecta of Magnums?
I thought of the reasons why I like these classic magnum cartridges, and how they came to be. Then, I…Read More >
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Concealed Carry: Do You Need +P Ammo?
One shot stopping power… The facts bear out that a larger caliber is more likely to stop the bad guy…Read More >
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Throwback Thursday: 5 “Good” .45 ACP Loads
The .45 ACP is my favorite handgun cartridge. I have to get that out of the way before I begin.…Read More >
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Caliber Closeup: A Look at 9mm Bullet Grain Weights
The 9x19mm cartridge has been in development since 1901. In that time, it has only gained popularity, with shooters around…Read More >
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Buckshot: What You “Aught” to Know
If you have ever considered a home defense firearm, I’m sure someone has mentioned a shotgun or maybe it just…Read More >