Remington has a (relatively) new line of self-defense ammo on the shelves called Ultimate Defense. You might recognize the projectile design as similar to the famous performer, Golden Saber. I’ve tested those before in a number of different calibers and results are almost always outstanding. I’ve been carrying the .45 ACP 185 grain +P Golden […]
What Happens When You Shoot A Bullet Proof Vest? We Test Engarde Body Armor
Did I mention we’re giving away a set of FREE body armor? Thanks to the good folks at Engarde, we are. You can get full contest details here, but in short, it’s simple to win. Just like our Facebook page and you’re entered. The Engarde folks sent us two sets of body armor. One to give […]
Buyers Guide: Remington Golden Saber .45 ACP +P 185 grain JHP
The standard pressure Remington Golden Saber .45ACP 185 grain load clocked in at an average of 1,062 feet per second out a full size government model 1911, the +P load added just over 100 feet per second in velocity. Measured 15 feet from the muzzle with our Shooting Chrony Beta Master, the +P load averaged […]
Buyers Guide: Remington Golden Saber .45 ACP 185 grain JHP Ammunition
We recently did a full review of Remington Golden Saber .45 ACP 185 grain self defense ammo and found it to perform with excellence. Shooting it from a full length 1911 platform – the Springfield Armory TRP 1911 Armory Kote – it achieved average velocity of 1,062 feet per second. More importantly, the design and […]
Ammo Review: Precious Metal You Can Bank On – Remington Golden Saber .45 ACP 185 grain JHP
“I love gooooooooold!” Goldmember, 2002 and 1975 We’re developing a fondness for it as well. In its jacketed form anyway. As part of our ongoing Will It Expand series, we’ve been testing lots and lots of ammo. Many of those tests have represented somewhat realistic scenarios. Others? Not so much. In any case, it’s been […]