Daily Archives: Jun 29, 2026

James Thompson

7 Reasons 3I/ATLAS Matters Far Beyond One Comet

Most comets follow familiar rules. 3I/ATLAS, the third confirmed object known to enter the solar system from interstellar space, has value precisely because it is both familiar enough to classify and unusual enough to test how astronomy explains visitors from other stars. Its appeal is not that it threatens Earth....
Charles Mitchell

8 Handgun Loads That Create Serious Self-Defense Tradeoffs

Handgun debates often collapse into slogans. The more useful question is not which cartridge wins an argument, but which one stays predictable when reliability, penetration, recoil control, and realistic carry use all matter at once. That is where several familiar rounds begin to show their limits. Ballistic gelatin remains...
William Harrison

Ruger’s RXM Fight Puts 9 Handgun Design Choices Under Fire

The pressure around Ruger’s RXM is not just about one pistol. It is a stress test for a whole branch of handgun design that prizes compatibility, modularity, and a huge aftermarket built around Glock-pattern parts. That makes the current clash unusually important for engineers, manufacturers, and owners watching where the...