Daily Archives: Mar 21, 2026

What if the round you count on to save your life fails? In the world of high‑stakes self‑defense, caliber selection can be the difference between thwarting danger and putting yourself in danger of being hit. Though better than nothing, not every handgun cartridge provides the penetration, dependability, and shootability...

Image Credit to Wikimedia Commons What distinguishes a cartridge that impresses on paper from one that performs in the field? For hunters, competitive shooters, and rifle shooters, the difference is in consistent accuracy irrespective of rifle platform, weather, or range. Some cartridges are forgiving, predictable, and repeatable, and thus become...

Image Credit to Wikimedia Commons How can a gun be promising in the catalog but simply fail on the range? For most shooters, the difference between promise and performance is vast and expensive. Even well-regarded manufacturers have their clunkers from time to time that fall short on ergonomics, reliability, or...