There are three certainties in life. Death, grandstanding politicians, and the 9mm versus .45 ACP debate. Since much of the emotional debate has been covered ad nauseam by insightful comments like “I carry a .45 because there’s not a .46,” and “Calibers that don’t start with a ‘4’ just make people you shoot irritable,” we’re […]
A Look at Beretta’s Optics-Ready APX Pistol
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. One good thing about the recent Army Modular Handgun System Trials is that the process lit a fire at many gun companies to create an entry pistol capable of winning the big bucks government contract. Of course, the intangible value of being chosen as the U.S. Military’s sidearm and […]
Ammo Test: Liberty Ammunition Civil Defense 9mm and 45 ACP
Liberty Ammunition’s Civil Defense ammo subscribes to a different theory for rapid incapacitation. We tested two varieties, the 9mm and 45 ACP rounds to see how they stack up. Taking the idea of “light and fast” model to new levels, the Civil Defense projectiles weigh in at well under half that same caliber traditional bullets. For […]
Gun Review: Sig Sauer P225 A1
There’s no getting around the law of cause and effect in the handgun world: A tiny compact handgun is great for carrying, but shooting one well is like trying to throw a perfect spiral with a peewee football. Large handguns shoot like a dream, but aren’t exactly easy to tote around all day. A small […]
Ammo Test: Barnes Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm +P
I’ve tested a variety of factory ammunition from Barnes and two things always stand out with their handgun rounds. They group closer together than a Range Rover-load of frat boys visiting San Quentin. They expand faster than Michael Moore’s midsection at a Krispy Kreme Grand Opening. This Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm +P load is no exception. […]
Suppressor Review: AAC Illusion 9mm
At first glance, you might think the guy drilling the bore in the AAC Illusion had a three Jaeger Bomb lunch before the afternoon shift. That’s because the hole is not in the center of the tube. At first glance, it seems off, like a Dunkin Donuts French Cruller with the middle out of place. […]
Ammo Test: Sig Sauer’s .45 ACP and 9mm FMJ
I’ve been shooting the snot out of Sig Sauer’s (relatively) new FMJ ammo the past couple of months and even taking careful notes. As the FMJ line is intended for practice and competition, and not self-defense, I wanted to test a couple of calibers in a variety of guns before reporting back on how it […]
Rockin’ 9mm Practice Ammo From American Eagle
Here’s a quick range report and ammo recommendation. Last year I stocked up on Federal American Eagle 9mm 147 grain flat point ammo for the Crimson Trace Midnight 3-Gun Invitational. I wanted a slower and heavier bullet, with less muzzle blast, appropriate for night shooting. As I continue to burn through the supply of this […]
Handgun Shootout! FNS-9 Compact vs. Glock 26
David Mamet, the famed playwright and Hollywood director, said, “Old age and treachery will always beat youth and exuberance.” My dad used to tell me that when he would drag my teenage butt out of bed at 6 am on Saturday mornings to play racquetball. And you know what? He was right. Treachery is the […]
Concealed Carry Myths: That Caliber Has Too Much Recoil!
“I like my .380 because it hardly kicks.” “I hate my .380 compact because it kicks like an ill-tempered donkey.” “I don’t want a .40 S&W because the recoil is too much for me.” “My .40 S&W is the softest shooting gun; I love it!” “9mm is the way to go because the recoil is […]