Ammo Reviews
Remington UMC .223 55gr FMJ Ammo: What is UMC?
If you own a rifle that shoots .223 the ammo options are endless. Remington UMC is a great choice for range and small game hunting.
Hornady Critical Defense Lite 9mm: A Carry Round For All?
Hornady Critical Defense Lite may be on the knife's edge of adequacy, but it is a valuable addition to the 9mm catalog for those who need less recoil and less perceived risk of collateral damage without stepping down to lesser calibers.
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.
The Fighting .410: Making the Little Bore Roar
The .410 round shines with pistol grip only, shotgun caliber firearms, like the Mossberg Shockwave. You get a compact weapon that's powerful, lightweight, and easy to control.
Federal Force X2: The Hollow Point of Shotgun Ammo
The Federal Force X2 series of buckshot is the only load I know of to both limit overpenetration and give you up to potentially 18 wound channels.
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.
.410 Hornady Critical Defense — Triple Defense Firepower
The 410 Hornady Critical Defense is an impressive option for the .410 shotgun. It's a capable round that reaches deep and hits hard.
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.
10mm: A Historical and Ballistic Review
All indications suggest that the 10mm is here to stay and is making a comeback in civilian use. How does it compare to other rounds?
Hornady Black Shotgun Ammo: Back In Black Buckshot
Hornady Black goes beyond 12 gauge. It’s a premium line of ammunition from Hornady. It mainly focuses on defensive ammunition, but match-grade loads exist, as do hunting rounds. The Hornady Black lineup is quite varied and uses reasonably fancy packaging to catch your eye, and the Black 12 gauge loads are designed for personal protection and police duty use.