Just two weeks before the most anticipated gun industry show of the year, which didn’t take place last year, Federal Premium announced a new self-defense cartridge called the 30 Super Carry. The 30 Super Carry is a new handgun cartridge meant to bridge the gap between the 9mm Luger and the 380 ACP’s effectiveness. The […]
Ammo
What’s The Difference Between Buckshot, Birdshot, and Slugs?
Whether you’re looking for your next home defense gun or something to go hunting with in the woods, it pays for you to know the differences between the different kinds of shotgun shells available in each gauge of shotgun. The below article discusses just that, with examples of each for your reference. Buckshot VS Birdshot […]
450 Bushmaster Ballistics (History, Uses)
The 450 Bushmaster rifle cartridge was developed because people like Jeff Cooper remained unimpressed with the ballistics of the .223/5.56 cartridge. While fast, it lacked the oomph needed to take down big game at longer distances. Cooper was a famous Marine who did wonders for the gun industry at large, and we owe many things […]
9mm Luger VS 22 TCM Ballistics And Other Info
Something we like to do here on this website is compare cartridges and ballistics to help you make a good decision on your next buy. This time around we’re going to compare 22 TCM to 9mm Luger. Before we get to the meat and potatoes of this post, I’d like to invite you to read […]
PSA’s Ammo Company Launches With Projectiles, More to Come
A few months back there was some chatter regarding Palmetto State Armory’s parent company acquiring an ammunition manufacturer, which fell through. And then we heard that they were planning to start up a new company that makes ammunition to help fill the void we’re currently seeing with ammo and abnormally high prices. This was exciting […]
Best 38 Special Ammo For Self-Defense
The 38 Special is one of the most popular handgun calibers for self-defense. At least part of the reason why is because it has been around for so many years and has really had the chance for wide adoption. Another reason is because revolvers that shoot 357 Magnum will also be able to shoot the […]
4 Best 45 ACP Ammo For Self-Defense
45 Automatic is one of the most misunderstood rounds of handgun ammunition ever developed. Before we get into what I’d consider to be the best 45 Auto rounds for self-defense, we’re first going to dispel some myths regarding this cartridge. Just because something is bigger doesn’t necessarily mean it’s better. Then again, just because something […]
Best 380 ACP Ammo For Self-Defense
The 380 ACP gets a lot of mixed reviews as a self-defense cartridge. Truth be told, there is a reason for this and many of the “experts” have claimed that it is insufficient for stopping an attack. Other people who I’d consider to be smart have said that the 380 ACP is likely the smallest […]
Best 357 Magnum Ammo For Self-Defense
There tends to be two different trains of thought regarding self-defense ammo. The first thought says a bigger, heavier projectile is best for stopping an attack. The second one says that a smaller, but faster projectile is best. Truth be told, either one can be correct. When comparing 9mm vs 45 ACP, for example, this […]
Can 9mm Stop A Bear?
Our discussion on the capabilities of the 9mm Luger continue. This time, we’ll be answering the following question: Can 9mm Stop a Bear? Yes, while it is far from the best choice, a 9mm can stop an angry, charging bear under the right circumstances when proper shot placement is achieved and as long as the […]
