When you feel the need for speed, check out the .357 Sig. I’ll confess right up front that I like quirky calibers, but only if they bring something interesting to the table. The .357 Sig has been called a lot of things. Three stand out: A 9mm on steroids. Expensive. Loud. The Glock 31 chambered […]
Why the 6.8 Remington SPC Cartridge Deserves Another Look
Can we agree that there aren’t nearly enough oddball cartridges on the market? I mean, really, there are only about 18.23 trillion different caliber options out there. But seriously? As a ballistics geek and reloader, I kind of like that. Is there a law that says we can only have ten calibers and every new […]
3 Reasons to Choose 9mm: By the Numbers
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 […]
Handgun Ammo You Can Bet Your Life On
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. While no one I know wants to be shot with one, handguns aren’t exactly pocket howitzers. They make holes. Yes, messy ones, but holes nonetheless. A shot from a handgun might stop a determined attacker, but likely won’t. Just ask Sergeant Timothy Gramins of the Skokie Police Department. His […]
New Match 223 Ammo From Sig Sauer
Over the past year or so, I’ve tested a dozen or so varieties of Sig Sauer ammunition and found most, if not all, of them to be stunningly accurate. We’ll get our hands on some of this for formal testing and share results later. For now, here are the details from the company. Newington, NH […]
How Bullets Work
Know what drives me crazy? When certain gun people get all cranky and attitudinal about new(er) shooters using the wrong word to describe some piece, part, or technique. If you’ve visited enough gun stores, you might have been the victim of this type of snobbery: Joe or Jane Customer: “Hi! I need to buy a […]
PolyCase Ammo: A Shot From The Future
You might get a hint about what exactly PolyCase Ammunition is all about from its name, specifically the “poly” part. It refers to the company’s new method of manufacturing projectiles. Not only does their technique shatter constraints of traditional manufacturing technology, it opens up entirely new possibilities. I recently toured the PolyCase Ammunition factory outside […]
Why You Should Be Happy To Pay $1 Per Round For Ammo
Sometimes you should want to pay more for stuff. Defensive ammunition is a great example. I’m not talking about the ammo you shoot at normal range outings; I’m talking about the ammo you put back into your self-defense gun after the practice is done. Why? Let’s touch briefly on the reasons you do not want […]
New 300 AAC Blackout Ammo from Sig Sauer
After hearing about the new Sig MCX short barrel rifle, the first model of which is optimized for 300 Blackout, I figured Sig would extend the new ammunition line with an optimized round for the MCX. Unlike every other firearm on the market, the SIG MCX was designed from the start for optimum performance with […]
Handgun Caliber Doesn’t Matter
“It’s not the size mate, it’s how you use it.” Nigel Powers, Super Spy Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) Wise words for a comedy movie and certainly relevant to the never-ending caliber wars. What caliber is best for concealed carry? If I use a 9mm, won’t the bullets just bounce off my attacker? If I […]