Pistol calibers that stay controllable when the shot has to be fast
When you have to shoot fast, recoil stops being a bragging point and starts being a timer. The calibers…
Calibers that hit hard but struggle to reach long distances
Big-bore and heavy-for-caliber cartridges have a way of making you feel confident up close. They hit with authority, they…
Handgun calibers that sound perfect… until you actually shoot them fast
On paper, a lot of handgun calibers look like the answer to everything. More energy. More “stopping power.” Flatter…
The pistols that never seem to care what ammo you stuff in them
Ammo pickiness is one of those problems you don’t notice until you’re the guy standing at the counter buying…
Pistols that police departments keep coming back to
Police pistols don’t get chosen the same way your next carry gun gets chosen. Departments have to think about…
The guns that start rusting if you even think about humidity
Humidity doesn’t need a storm to ruin a gun. A sweaty hand, a damp sling, a cold-to-warm temperature swing,…
Pistols that always seem to shoot left for everyone
If you’ve spent any time on a public range, you’ve seen the same pattern play out. A new shooter…
Calibers that stay flat enough for practical long shots
When you hear “flat-shooting,” what you really want is forgiveness. You want a caliber that holds onto velocity well…
Hunting calibers that stay effective without needing perfect shot placement
When you’re hunting live animals, “perfect shot placement” is the goal, but it’s not always the reality. Wind, brush,…
The real debate over .380 for self-defense (and why it never dies)
The argument over .380 for self-defense never really cools off, because it is not just about ballistics on paper….