How do you go about choosing the right concealed carry ammo for your self defense handgun? There are eleventy-trillion loads on the market and twice as many opinions as to which is the best. There are endless articles and YouTube channels that do “self-defense ammo testing.” Some of them are legit while others are #FakeNews. […]
What You Need to Know About AR Pistol Caliber Choices and Ballistics
If you’re gonna choose a shorter barrel, you have to know how to use it. Or more accurately, you need to consider some ballistic pros and cons of different bullet weights and caliber options available to you. AR-15 pistols are super handy, especially when equipped with the right gear like a proper brace. Two of […]
SIG SAUER Adds 270 Win and 30-06 Springfield to its Rifle Components Line
Last year I had the opportunity to visit the brand-new Sig Sauer Ammunition factory in Arkansas. At the time, the folks there were already manufacturing millions of rounds of completed ammo. Also at that time, they were ramping up production capabilities to make their own brass cases in-house, not only for their branded ammunition, but […]
Sig Sauer Introduces New SIG 365 Ammunition Optimized for Everyday Carry
SIG SAUER, Inc. introduces new, high-performance SIG 365 Elite Performance Ammunition in 115gr 9mm SIG V-Crown® and SIG FMJ loads. Designed for optimal performance in short barrel, concealed carry pistols, such as its namesake – the revolutionary P365™ high-capacity, micro compact – SIG 365 ammunition uses low-flash, clean burning powders for maximum performance and shootablity. […]
SIG SAUER Introduces 300 Win Mag SIG HT Hunting Ammunition
Newington, NH (March 1, 2018) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is now offering a 300 Win Mag round in its line of SIG HT™ premium-grade, copper hunting ammunition. This accurate hunting round features an all-copper bullet that delivers deep penetration and consistent 1.8x diameter expansion. The 165gr 300 Win Mag bullet has a muzzle velocity of […]
45 Ammo You Can Count On
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. You can count on any and all .45 ammo, right? Can we all agree that any ammunition that says .45 ACP on the box is capable of the following? Leveling an entire city block, but it might take two rounds. Knocking an ill-tempered 350-pound wild boar into the next […]
An Inside Look at Sig Sauer’s New Ammo Factory
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. About three years ago, I had the pleasure of visiting the fledgling Sig Sauer Ammunition factory. When I say that it was in the middle of a corn field in the boondocks of Kentucky, I’m not at all exaggerating. It was actually in the middle of a farm. A […]
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 […]
Ammo Test: Sig Sauer Elite Performance .357 Sig V-Crown
I’ve always been a big fan of .357 Sig caliber. Yeah, I know, it’s got more recoil and muzzle blast than 9mm. On the other hand, it comes darn close, and sometimes matches, the performance of the classic 125-grain .357 Magnum round. It’s hard to argue with the effectiveness of that cartridge. The good news […]