Daily Archives: Jun 29, 2026

Handgun ammunition arguments often collapse into slogans. The better question is simpler: what gives a defensive pistol the best chance to work consistently from a carry-size gun, through clothing, and under stress? That is where weak calibers, poor load selection, and excessive recoil start to matter. Ballistic testing does not...

The Army’s service pistol has rarely been the center of attention, yet its design changes have repeatedly altered how soldiers train, carry gear, and solve close-range problems. A sidearm is the weapon meant for the moment a larger plan breaks down, which is why even small technical shifts can...

A service rifle does more than launch a cartridge. In American military history, each major rifle shift also changed how squads moved, how much ammunition a soldier could carry, and how much firepower could be generated before heavier support weapons entered the fight. Some designs mattered because they solved a...