Premium defensive ammunition is crazy expensive. However, I suppose if you ever have to use it for its intended purpose, it’s worth every penny. While most premium self-defense ammo will cost you over a buck per round, Remington’s HTP line appeals to the more budget conscious crowd. Packed in boxes of 50, it sells for […]
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 […]
Ammo Review: Winchester Ammunition Train and Defend
When it comes to designing ammo, many of the objectives conflict with each other – you can’t have them all. For example, perfect ammunition would have all of the following: Low recoil Low blast and muzzle flash Low noise Reliable expansion, even after passing through tough barriers like 10 copies of the New York Times […]
Ammo Review: Speer Gold Dot .45 ACP +P 200 Grain
Since it’s the giving season, I decided to bring a pile of different ammo types to the range for some quick and dirty testing. Ammo makes great gunny gifts by the way. In these times of scarcity, your giftee will know you worked for it! First up is a .45 ACP load I had high […]