Daily Archives: Jun 28, 2026

Charles Mitchell

7 Handgun Calibers That Leave Too Little Margin for Error

Handgun caliber debates rarely end at the range. The harder question is not which round can be lethal, but which ones keep enough performance in reserve when clothing, short barrels, imperfect angles, and human stress start working against the shooter. That is where many older, smaller, or niche handgun...
Charles Mitchell

Tomahawk Burn Rate Exposes a Deeper U.S. Missile Problem

Firing hundreds of long-range cruise missiles in a matter of weeks does more than demonstrate striking power. It exposes how quickly a modern precision arsenal can be consumed when a weapon designed for opening blows becomes a routine instrument of sustained operations. The Tomahawk sits at the center of...
Charles Mitchell

5 Steel-and-Alloy Pistols Elite Units Never Fully Let Go

Polymer sidearms dominate modern military and law-enforcement inventories, but several older metal-framed handguns still hold unusual staying power. Their appeal is not nostalgia alone. It is a mix of durability, controllability, repairability, and long service records in roles where sidearms are carried as insurance, authority symbols, or last-ditch tools. That...