I Love .32 ACP Pistols, But Is That Enough Any More?
Courtesy Dan Baum By Dan Baum When I can add to my collection of pre-1930 pistols for $350 or less on Gunbroker, I do so, and I’ve assembled a nice, idiosyncratic collection. Margaret and I…
Ammo
Is Old Ammunition Safe to Shoot?
As a longtime firearms instructor and head of a gun rights group, people ask me all sorts of questions. All questions have merit, especially for people who are new to guns. Among these questions, folks…
What Happens When You Shoot a Car With Frangible 9mm Ammunition? [VIDEO]
Most frangible ammunition is made by compressing copper powder (either pure or with tin and/or polymer added) into the shape of a bullet on a machine basically identical to the kind used to manufacture…
I Have Found the Best Self-Defense Handgun Round!
Dan Z. for TTAG By Eric J. So, which carry handgun caliber is the “best”? After exhaustive research of the comment sections of various blogs and online forums, I have determined which cartridge is the…
6.5 Creedmoor vs .308 Winchester…No Contest
I’m sorry to break it to you, but sharp, sleek, and fast 6.5 Creedmoor is not a “hipster caliber.” It’s here to stay, and that’s because it’s better than the old glue horse we call…
Why Range Ammunition Is A Bad Choice For Your Self-Defense Gun
Dan Z for TTAG Don’t use range ammo as self-defense ammo. There are a number of good reasons why it’s a bad idea. Range ammunition — meaning full metal jacket or fragmenting ammunition in center…
Prarie Dog Hunting with Sierra’s Prarie Enemy Loaded Ammunition
JWT for TTAG The sound of a high velocity round striking the target is unmistakable. That welcome sound, as well as the smiles and exclamations of a job well done, came often from myself and…
Federal Rolls Out New Hydra-Shok Deep .380 Auto
Federal’s Hydra-Shok Deep gains the addition of .380 Auto. (Photo: Federal) Federal began rolling out its new Hydra-Shok Deep .380 Auto cartridge earlier this month, with shipments arriving at dealers. The new handgun ammunition boasts…
5.56 vs .223: What’s the Difference? Does it Matter?
Dan Z. for TTAG What’s the difference between 5.56mm NATO and .223 Remington, anyhow? The rounds are supposed to be interchangeable…kinda, sorta, maybe…right? The difference in the round itself: the NATO round is a little…
The Chinese Have Figured Out How to 3D Print Ammunition Propellant
Courtesy Xi’an Modern Chemistry Research Institute and 3dprintingindustry.com By Ivan the Troll Chinese researchers from the Xi’an Modern Chemistry Research Institute have found a technique that couples high explosives with SLA (resin) 3D printing to…