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 […]
Shotguns: 12 Things You Need to Know
A shotgun is the preferred gun for many different people. The shotgun is a versatile firearm that in the right hands is devastating for both animal and bad guy. These guns excel in certain situations from hunting to home-defense. This article is meant to shine light on the shotgun for those who are still learning […]
350 Legend Ballistics Charts
The 350 Legend is a straight walled rifle cartridge that fires a .35 caliber (9mm) projectile. Projectile weights range from about 140 grains to 180 grains, with some outliers on either end. The cartridge was introduced by Winchester at the 2019 SHOT Show, in partnership with CMMG, who manufactured the first rifle for the new […]
ATF Going After Stabilizing Braces … Yet Again
Like Clockwork, the AFT (pun intended) has announced their desire to go after pistol stabilizing braces yet again. A pistol stabilizing brace is a piece of metal or plastic that attaches to the back of a pistol like an AR or AK pistol, to help the shooter stabilize when shooting. These devices were originally developed […]
Top 4 Best 38 Special Revolvers For Concealed Carry
It’s really hard to narrow an article down to just four guns on something so versatile as a 38 special revolver. There are many different revolvers that are excellent and likely could have made this list. However, this list is based on my own personal experience and time shooting these guns. I’d never recommend you […]
22 Hornet Ballistics Chart, History
22 Hornet History: The 22 Hornet was designed as one of the first high velocity centerfire 22’s to use smokeless powder. While this cartridge can be attributed to the efforts of several individuals it was Winchester that put it all together in 1930 and introduced the 22 hornet with a bullet diameter of .223″. Today’s […]
