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 […]
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204 Ruger Ballistics
204 Ruger History: The .204 Ruger is a newer centerfire rifle cartridge developed by Hornady and Ruger, making its debut and being introduced to the shooting public in 2004. The .204 Ruger is a wildcat cartridge based on the 222 Remington Magnum cartridge case. By moving the shoulder forward and sharpening its angle to 30 […]
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 […]
Can You Use 9MM FMJ For Self-Defense
The internet is filled with many different opinions on what is right or wrong regarding what type of ammunition you should use in any given situation. While many of the opinions out there mean well, some of them are false, or baked in half truths. Based in fact, let’s examine the answer for the following […]
Can 9mm Shoot Through a Car Door?
Can 9mm shoot through a car door? Yes 9mm can shoot through a car door, but how far the round goes will depend a lot on the ammo being used as well as the angle of the person shooting in relation to the car door. Let’s expand on this further. A while back I took […]
35 Remington Ballistics Chart and Cartridge Guide
The 35 Remington is an old cartridge, developed and released at the turn of the last century (1906). The 35 Remington is considered by many to be a medium power hunting cartridge suitable for medium to large sized game, depending on the distance. This 35 caliber bottleneck cartridge design is an excellent deer hunting cartridge […]
45-70 Govt VS 450 Bushmaster Ballistics (Trajectory, Recoil, History)
The battle of the big bores continues. So far we’ve compared 444 Marlin to .45-70, and 444 Marlin to .450 Bushmaster. This time around, the showdown is between 45-70 VS 450 Bushmaster. Let’s take a more in depth look at these two hard-hitting center fire, big bore rifle cartridges with the ultimate goal of ending […]
