Best Glock for concealed carry Gaston Glock’s pistols have certainly made a name for themselves over the past few decades, and with good reason. Usually touted as one of the most reliable pistols on the market, Glocks are the go-to self-defense weapon for many concealed carriers. But, which is the best Glock for concealed carry? […]
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Glock 48 Review
This is an update to a review originally published in April of 2019. Glock 48 Review — At SHOT Show 2019 Glock showcased their G48 and G43X Slimline pistols. Up until this point I’ve never really been a fan of Glock’s pistols, though I have owned my fair share of them throughout the years. Something […]
9mm VS 380 Ballistics, Recoil, And Other Info
Welcome to the caliber wars. We don’t handle these cartridge comparisons like everyone else does. Our goal is not necessarily to pick a winner, though I will tell you which I prefer. My goal is to help you figure out which caliber you should buy for your next or first gun. All of what I […]
Springfield Armory XD 9mm Review
I still own the first gun I bought when I got out of my beloved Marine Corps in 2003 (though it was a few years after I got out). Of course I’m talking about my Springfield Armory XD 9. The pictured handgun is the service model with the 4 inch barrel. Believe it or not, […]
5.7X28 VS 9mm Luger Ballistics and Other Info
Welcome to the caliber wars. We don’t handle this topic the same way everyone else does. Most folks like to just pick a winner, but my goal is to help you figure out which gun you need to buy. All of what I say here is based on actual experience, as I own guns in […]
Springfield Armory EMP 1911 Review
Springfield Armory EMP 1911 Review Update to the original review, published on May 29, 2019. I recently brought the Springfield Armory EMP 4 to the range after a long hiatus. My goal was to shoot it one last time before freeing up some much needed gun safe space. It’s never a good idea to go […]
Handgun Stopping Power Myth
There are plenty of myths in the gun industry. Some of these can be dangerous, like “there’s no need to aim your shotgun.” Others are just idiotic. We’ve covered some of these more dangerous myths in the past, like the more popular shotgun myths that are actually dangerous, when you click that link. Now this […]
9mm Winchester Ammo Recall Issued
Winchester has recalled several lots of 9mm Luger with projectiles of 115 grains, both ball ammo and JHP ammunition. The details are as follows: Any ammunition with the following symbols and lot numbers purchased after March 25, 2021 should not be used: Symbols: Q4172, RED9, USA9JHP, USA9MMVP, USA9W, WW9B Lot Numbers:SC03LD44, SC03LD45, SC03LD46, SC03LD47SC13LD1, SC13LD6, […]
40 S&W VS 9mm Luger Ballistics
The caliber wars rage on but we don’t participate in them the same way everyone else does. My goal here isn’t necessarily to pick a winner, but to help you pick out the right gun for yourself. Though, I have to be honest, I will pick a winner at the end. At least, it’s my […]
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 […]