The 32 ACP is an old cartridge dating back to the late 1800s. It was developed by genius inventor John Browning in 1899 and put into wide use starting with the FN Model 1900 pistols. It is also sometimes referred to as the 7.65 Browning. The 32 ACP was a very popular cartridge with hundreds […]
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SCCY CPX-3 Review: A 10+1 Round 380 With Light Recoil
There are generally two camps of people when it comes to SCCY’s firearms. You either like them, or you don’t. There really is no in between. I’ve had the pleasure of having two of SCCY’s pistols now, and both of them have run like champions without malfunction after hundreds of rounds. I currently have a […]
Rock Island Armory Releases First Striker Pistol Called STK 100
In a strange turn of events, Rock Island Armory, one of the biggest 1911 manufacturers in the world, has recently announced their newest addition: A 17 round, striker fired 9mm pistol. The gun is called the STK 100 and is an aluminum framed handgun that weights 28.8 ounces, unloaded, and comes with a 4.5″ barrel. […]
223 Remington Ballistics (Chart, History, Uses)
The 223 Remington is a centerfire rifle cartridge that is a .22″ caliber, rimless, bottleneck cartridge case design that can be reloaded. Rifles chambered in this round have a barrel bore land to land diameter of .219″ and a bore groove to groove diameter of .224″. The 223 Remington was introduced to the public as […]
450 Marlin Ballistics Chart, History
The 450 Marlin cartridge was developed as a “modern” replacement for the 45-70 Government cartridge. It is a relatively recent, and also short lived as Marlin has not made the 1895 Lever action in 450 for a couple years, big bore and big game hunting cartridge. 450 Marlin’s Purpose: Part of the problem, as Marlin […]
25 ACP Ballistics Charts
What is 25 ACP? The 25 Automatic Colt Pistol, or 25 ACP, is one of John Browning‘s lesser known creations. It is a 25 caliber centerfire pistol cartridge that usually shoots projectiles between 30 and 50 grains in weight. The 25 ACP was designed back in 1905 for Fabrique Nationale’s Pocket Pistol. The little pistol […]
40 S&W Ballistics Chart
The 40 S&W is a relatively recent pistol cartridge with a fairly rich history. In the 1980s the FBI looked for a replacement for the cartridges of the time. The available cartridges were not as strong, ballistically, as they wanted. Proving this, was a shootout that took place between the FBI and some bad guys […]
FNS9-C Review in Flat Dark Earth (Update)
The following is an update to the original FNS9-C review, originally published on August 18, 2017. I still own and shoot this gun. FN Herstal has a deep and rich history of manufacturing some of the best guns the world has ever seen. Their pistols are no exception to that rule, and the quality of […]
How to Conceal Carry in Basketball Shorts or Sweatpants
One of the most popular reasons why people choose to not carry their guns even after they take the time to get their concealed carry permit is because it’s uncomfortable to do. A lot of people have no desire to take a big piece of metal, slide it inside their waistline, cinch a belt down […]
Conversations With An Anti-Gunner
I like to challenge myself to convert people to the pro-gun side whenever humanly possible. I always present as many facts as possible, as clear as I possibly can. My understanding is that not everyone knows what I do about firearms and it’s my goal to try and educate them. However, as you’ll see in […]
