Firearms

Throwback Thursday: Coach Guns — Double Barreled Defense

For personal defense, the double barrel handles quickly and points well. It isn’t well suited for tactical use by special teams, but for home defense the double barrel, particularly a short barrel coach gun, is ideal. The double barrel is also easy to train with. Another advantage is that with two loads, you can stage the load. A lighter load first and then buckshot for problems inside the home, but that’s not the only advantage…

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Ammunition

Maverick 88 Home Defense Shotgun — Cheap but Reliable

There are plenty of inexpensive shotguns to choose from these days. Turkish, Chinese, and American shotguns are available for less…Read More >

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Ammunition

Throwback Thursday: The Rise and Fall of the .25 ACP

By the standards of 1905, the 6.35x16mmSR (AKA .25 ACP) was a tiny miracle. Using a semi-rimmed case, this cartridge…Read More >

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