Daily Archives: Jul 1, 2026

Charles Mitchell

8 Handgun Calibers That Add Risk When the Shot Has to...

The arguments based on handgun caliber mostly end up on the same mound: shot placement. The thing is that defensive pistol shots must do their job regardless of trigger press ignite predictably, get deep into vital areas to be countered by clothing and anatomy, and remain manageable to deliver...
Charles Mitchell

9 Rifle Cartridges That Stay Predictable When the Distance Gets Real

How does a cartridge look good on paper and then proceed to pile hits when wind, positions and unknown rifles come into play? Some chamberings gain the confidence of the hunter in this country and during matches, where they act in a certain manner day after day: constant velocities,...
Charles Mitchell

10 Handguns That Taught Shooters Reliability Can’t Be Assumed

The reliability of a pistol is not something that one can compensate through the accuracy, ergonomics, or brand name. As soon as a handgun stalls, or doubles, or fails to load, it ceases to be an instrument, and begins to be a troubleshooting exercise with life and death attached...