Ammo Reviews
Does the .45 ACP Really Have More Stopping Power?
The idea that .45 ACP offers some kind of magic stopping power that makes it much more effective than any other round is a myth. It's why the cartridge has slowly faded away with professional shooters, and was replaced by the cheaper, lighter, and more reliable 9mm Luger cartridge.
The Rise and Fall of the .40 S&W
The .40’s fall from popularity was precipitous. Today, there are gun shops where if you want a .40 you’ll have to order one because they don’t keep them in stock, and they won’t even take one in trade because no one seems to want to buy a used one.
Nosler ASP 9mm Ammunition: An ASPiring Winner?
Back in 1946, John Amos Nosler was hunting moose in British Columbia. He became frustrated because the bullets he was using did not penetrate deeply enough to quickly kill the moose he was hunting. The bullets he was using had a jacket that completely covered the base of the bullet, leaving the lead at the […]
The Rise and Fall of the .45 GAP
Will .45 GAP rise again? The future is unpredictable, but those of us who own them and like them will stock up on ammo at every opportunity because they did exactly what they were designed to do.
The Rise and Fall of the .357 Sig: A Historical Perspective
In the early 1990s, the sea change from service revolvers to auto pistols in American policing was approaching completion. At Sig Sauer, Sig executive Ted Rowe kept a close finger on the pulse of that market, and noticed a recurring complaint: “We love our Sig Sauer pistols, but we miss the incredible ‘stopping power’ we saw with the 125-grain .357 Magnum round we used in our old revolvers.” The Texas Department of Public Safety, in particular, told Rowe that those Magnum rounds had what they called a ‘lightning bolt effect.’” Rowe then proceeded, with Federal Cartridge, to fix that.
The Pros and Cons of Caliber Uniformity
Caliber uniformity, or sticking to one caliber within a collection, is convenient. However, for every pro, there's a con. Let's discuss the benefits, and drawbacks, for sticking to one caliber.
The AK-63D and Bulgarian Magazines: A Winning Combination
It looks just like an AK-47, and it basically is. A few years ago, Century Arms began importing parts kits from Hungary to assemble the Hungarian AK-63D, which is that country's version of the AK-47. The particular rifle being evaluated today has an underfolding, metal stock.
Federal Hydra-Shok 147-Grain Personal Defense Ammo
Is Federal Hydra-Shok as technologically advanced as some of the other, more modern rounds on the market? Not exactly. Can it still hold its own as a viable defensive round in today's world? You betcha!
Nosler .308 Winchester HPBT Ammo: A Range Review
For many shooters, Nosler is a household name often associated with extremely high quality. Today we'll be checking out one of their loads, the 168-Grain Hollow-Point Boattail Match-Grade round in .308 Winchester. We're going to let you know if it's up to snuff, or if it's a dud. Stay tuned!
Nosler 6.5 Creedmoor 140-Grain RDF: Long-Range King
The Nosler 6.5 Creedmoor 140-grain RDF is designed for long range and extreme accuracy. Let's delve into the details of what makes this round a top performer.