Ammo Test: Fiocchi 5.7×28 62 Grain Subsonic

While the 5.7x28 shines with higher velocity loadings, the Fiocchi subsonic load is gentler and easier to suppress, yet still effective on target.

CCI Stinger 22 LR: The Original 22 Personal Defense Load

Even in the face of new purpose-built 22 LR handgun ammunition, the CCI Stinger continues to hold its own after nearly 50 years and is a round worth keeping handy.

Speer Gold Dot 5.7 x 28 Ammo Test

The Speer Gold Dot 5.7 does not look like a traditional Gold Dot, but it certainly performs like one. This round has the high velocity that makes the 5.7 so effective paired with a true hollow point that delivers controlled expansion.

The NAA Mini Revolver and Why It Sucks

The NAA Mini revolver is an impressive feat of firearms engineering. Its portability and surprisingly good ballistics make it perfect for those occasions where a larger gun is impossible. But when it comes to shooting the Mini proficiently, the little gun has issues.

Ammo Test: Hornady 22 Magnum 30 Grain V-Max

As a personal defense round, the 22 LR is a controversial pick. But over the last 10 years or so, its larger cousin, the 22 Winchester Magnum cartridge, has gotten a pass. I decided to test the Hornady 30-grain V-Max varmint load to see how it would perform in the context of personal protection.

CCI Velocitor vs. Winchester Hyper Speed: 22 LR Hypervelocity Rounds Compared

The CCI Velocitor and the Winchester Hyper Speed are hypervelocity loads that use a standard 40-grain bullet. For those applications where you need to make more with less, these may be the best bang for the buck. But which is better? Let us explore.

WWII Japanese Small Arms: Rugged, Reliable, and Ugly

We are approaching 80 years since the end of the Second World War in the Pacific. The reputation of the guns of Imperial Japan have come full circle since then. Although odd to the eye, these more rugged attributes of these shooting irons have since been partially rehabilitated.

Federal Syntech 9mm Ammo: The Best to Stockpile?

When it comes to 9mm practice ammunition, there are dozens of options to choose from. Most hit their mark and can be stockpiled at an affordable price. But Federal Premium's Syntech line might be the best all-around load to stack deep.

Ammo Review: Hornady Critical Defense 380 ACP

When it comes to 380 ACP, ammunition selection can be dicey. The Hornady Critical Defense gives the self-defender vital performance when life is on the line.

Sig Romeo MSR: The Best Budget Red Dot?

The Romeo MSR is Sig's least expensive red dot and among the least expensive red dots overall. But like a dinner of steak and potatoes, the Sig Romeo MSR dispenses with the niceties for the essentials that satisfy and get the job done.