The below handgun ballistics chart will give true caliber and diameter of handgun cartridge bullet weight measured in grains, velocity measured in feet per second, energy measured in foot pounds–which also is a good indicator of handgun stopping power, and bullet trajectory measured in inches for the more popular handgun cartridges, (factory ammunition). This handgun […]
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Top 12 Best 9mm Handguns (2023)
Updated from November 2018 and April 2021. This list of the best 9mm pistols has been evolving over the past four or five years. It started out as a short list of seven or so pistols, grew to about 20 with the last iteration, and is being shortened back down again as I’m done trying […]
380 ACP Ballistics and Guide
Why 380, and why now? While there is a good reason as to why my family owns a couple of pistols chambered in 380 I’m going to be completely honest with you and say that the 380 is not my first choice for self-defense. I’ll get to the reasons why it’s not my first choice […]
A Primer On The Concealed Carry Gun Holster
If there is one thing you’ll find out as you go on through your career as a concealed gun carrier, it’s that there are as many concealed carry gun holsters as there are firearms manufacturers. Trying to figure out which one is best for you, your method of carry, your body type, and everything else […]
BRG9 First Impressions
There were quite a few new guns this year at SHOT Show 2022. While this is usually the time when guns are released, I was surprised at just how many of them actually came out. I was surprised at the number because there just wasn’t really a huge turnout for the conference this year. Several […]
SIG Sauer P320 AXG Classic Review (Video)
I’ve had the SIG Sauer P320 AXG Classic for a few months now and can say that I’m quite happy with what I’ve found. The AXG Classic brings you an aesthetically pleasing design stuffed into the reliable P320. The AXG Classic is all-metal, and as such, it really helps to control the recoil on the […]
How To Read a Ballistics Chart
One of our primary focuses here at Gunner’s Den is ballistics studies. The goal is to help shooters of all skill levels choose their first or next gun based on how the bullet performs the moment it leaves the muzzle of the gun. I understand that not all people know how to read a ballsitics […]
45 Colt Ballistics Chart And Cartridge Guide
45 Colt Handgun Ballistics: This 45 Colt Ballistics Chart shows 225 grain Hornady FTX: Muzzle 25 YDS 50 YDS Velocity (FPS) 960 930 903 Energy (FT/LB) 460 432 407 Drop (Inch) / +2.8 +4.6 45 Colt Rifle Ballistics This 45 Colt Rifle Ballistics Chart shows 250 grain Federal Premium HammerDown rounds designed in cooperation with […]
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, […]
Pistol Caliber Carbine Uses
Many questions have been asked about the pistol caliber carbine regarding its use, history, and why they’re so popular for today’s gun owners. Many folks don’t see the purpose, and a lot of others seem to think this is nothing more than a fad that will pass. None of the above is technically true as […]
