First off, let’s talk about what makes the .38 caliber and a revolver worth carrying. Some people might consider the .38 and even the .38+p ammo to be outdated. The .38 ammo is pretty much the same size as a 9mm. Where it IS different is the actual weight: a .38 is heavier ...
I have so much faith in these guns, a .38 Spl Lady Smith 642 J-Frame is what I bought my mother as her first CCW. Rated for .38 Spl +P ammo, these aren’t pea shooters. They are also snappy in the hand and can wear you down over a day of training. They are compact, easy ...
AGun & Ammo 2019 Handgun of the Year, andone of the most advanced 22LR rimfire pistols in the world, the Taurus TX22 line of polymer-framed sporting pistols offer superior accuracy and reliability, while feeling like a competition-tuned pistol right out of the box without any expensive add...
There is a simple serrated ramp front sight for aiming, as this little revolver is best suited to close range encounters and point and shoot tactics. The soft rubber grips should more than tame any adverse recoil from the .38 Spl. rounds on a lightweight frame, and offer a ribbed back s...
Also, many experts recommend hollow point ammo because of the power, and they are a bit safer to shoot in a home defense scenario.What is the minimum caliber for self-defense?38 Spl.: This cartridge is considered by many experts to be the minimum necessary for adequate personal protection,...
Revolvers should be .38 Spl, .357 Mag, or 9mm. Rifles should be 5.56 NATO or 300 BLK/7.62×39 Soviet. Shotguns should be 20ga or 12ga. These are not theonlyviable options, .45 ACP, .380 ACP, .410 shotguns, 5.45 rifles, and many, many more can also get the job done. But tho...
This allows you to plink at the range with the cheaper .38 Special, and then load .357 magnum hollow points for defense, or even use defensive .38 Spl ammo in a heavier-frame gun to minimize recoil. Perhaps you shoot a lot of 9mm Luger pistols already, then a revolver chambered in th...
AGun & Ammo 2019 Handgun of the Year, andone of the most advanced 22LR rimfire pistols in the world, the Taurus TX22 line of polymer-framed sporting pistols offer superior accuracy and reliability, while feeling like a competition-tuned pistol right out of the box without any expensive add...
“(left to right) .22 LR, 9mm, .45 ACP, .38 Spl, .357 Mag, 7.62×39, .223 Remington/5.56 NATO, 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win/7.62×51 NATO†Almost every major brand that has an AR-10 has them in these two calibers, the same goes for barrels and BCGs. Anything ou...
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