The caliber wars rage on. And this time we’re comparing two handgun self-defense cartridges that most people don’t think to compare. This is strange to me because they’re both excellent concealed carry cartridges in their own right and offer up the best ballistics possible. Let’s answer the question: 45 ACP VS 357 SIG, which is […]
The 5 Cs For Selecting a Concealed Carry Gun
So you completed a concealed carry course and received your license or permit to carry. Or maybe you’ve had your license for a while and are in the market to purchase a serious concealed carry gun. Choices for concealed carry handguns may seem almost endless. The following “Five C” approach may aid you in the […]
Choosing an AR-15 Lower Receiver Based on Material
The AR market is easily the largest firearm market in the world, dwarfing other rifle, as well as pistol, markets. ARs can come in more calibers than I can list, and come in both the small AR-15 and larger AR-10 variants. These rifles can be assembled basically from the ground up, and the part that […]
Top 3 Best Gun Belts (From Actual Experience)
3 Best Gun Belts I’ve been working for the gun industry for nearly a decade now, and I’ve been able to form my own opinions on things based on actual experience. What follows are the best gun belts from my own point of view, based on actual experience that myself and a good friend have […]
6mm Remington (244 Remington) Ballistics
6mm Remington (244 Remington) The 6mm Remington is based on the 7x57mm case necked down to .243 caliber and the shoulder angle increased by about 6 degrees. Remington introduced this cartridge first in 1955 under a different name, the 244 Remington. In 1963 Remington reintroduced this cartridge as the now popular 6mm Remington. The 6mm Remington […]
Trail Running With A Gun
I’m a huge advocate of concealed carry and self-defense. I’m not just of the mind that you should have the ability to defend yourself against a criminal while out in town or in the store, but wherever you may be. I’ve written recently about what I’d call the best concealed carry holsters for runners, in […]
Improve Your Readiness With These Five Defensive Shooting Positions
You made the decision to carry a sidearm on your person or in your vehicle daily. In addition, you selected a handgun and obtained some baseline training and perhaps shot a qualifying score in a concealed carry class. Your accuracy is good while standing squared up in front of a non-moving target while under little […]
22 Magnum Ballistics Charts
22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire Cartridge: The .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (also known as 22 magnum, 22 mag, or 22 WMR) was introduced in the 1950s by Winchester, and it was the only successful rimfire cartridge introduced in the 20th century as it was quickly chambered in handguns and rifles. The rest of this article will […]
JM4 Tactical Holster Review: Quick Click and Carry
Concealed Carry Holster Review, JM4 QCC This is an update to a holster review that was published in August of 2018. I still own this holster and liked them so much I ended up getting several more for different guns. What is the JM4 Tactical Quick Click and Carry? It is essentially a leather concealed […]