Daily Archives: Jun 29, 2026

James Thompson

7 Pressures Steering Glock Into a Tighter New-Generation Range

Glock built its reputation on consistency. That formula made armorers, agencies, and long-term owners comfortable with a catalog that changed slowly and stayed familiar for years. That is why a leaner product range matters. The shift is not just about dropping slow sellers. It reflects a broader engineering and manufacturing...
James Thompson

7 Handgun Rounds That Often Come Up Short in Self-Defense

Handgun caliber arguments rarely end because the cartridge is only part of the story. Bullet design, penetration, recoil control, and the gun itself all shape what happens when a pistol is used for personal protection. The modern baseline remains simple: a defensive handgun round has to reach vital structures reliably,...
James Thompson

9 Precision Rifle Cartridges That Still Deliver Tight Groups

Precision rifles get most of the attention, but the cartridge often decides whether a setup stays predictable when distance grows, wind shifts, or round counts climb. The rounds that keep showing up on benches, match lines, and hunting rifles usually do so for the same reason: they make accuracy...