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For a defensive pistol the caliber is – but also isn’t – important. A hard-hitting caliber usually means it is a successful tool for stopping an individual or animal. But, with larger caliber means less capacity. Even still, no matter which caliber you use, having multiple ...
Recoil: Low recoil, excellent accuracy and good for follow-up shots – great for inexperienced shooters ★★ Versatility: Nearly unlimited number of pistols plus many revolvers and pistol caliber carbines ★★★ Capacity: Lightweight rounds and normal to see 17-round mags (E.g. Glock 17) ★...
In recent years, 300 ACC Blackout (BLK) has become one of the most popular calibers for AR platform rifles. Aside from the performance advantages this cartridge offers, the biggest reason for its success is that you basically just need to swap the barrel of your standard 5.56 chambered AR-...
Today I'm excited to cover what I feel are some of the most underappreciated firearms - Pistol Caliber Carbines and AR-9s. In this guide, I'll give you my picks for the best pistol caliber carbines and the best AR-9s... but first I'll cover why these guns are so awesome. ...
Given that pistols tend to be the best type of guns for the home, let’s significantly level them up to an even better platform: a pistol-caliber carbine. Specifically, something along the lines of an AR-9. More to the point, an AR-9 with an 8-10″ barrel for better velocity and ...
Pistol caliber carbines and personal defense weapons seem to have a lot in common but are very different weapons. Both are typically short and lightweight and tend to be easy to handle. The main difference comes down to their ammunition type and operating systems. Pistol caliber carbines tend...
This gun is a sleek, no-frills, and compact concealed carry alternative for a woman looking for efficiency, function, and reliability. Pros Great value and affordable weapon Reliable Durable Powerful 40 caliber Nice grip Cons Boring appearance A bit larger than other concealed firearm options ...
Like all calibers of pistols, .45ACPs can be single action (SAO), striker-fired, or SA/DA. Each has its own set of advantages and disadvantages, but that could be the topic of a whole other discussion. What to Look for in a Full Size .45ACP? A full-size pistol should have a ...
Is a .380 enough for self-defense? A .380 can be used for self-defense, but larger calibers are often recommended for more stopping power. Will a .380 pistol stop an attacker? A .380 can potentially stop an attacker, but the outcome depends on various factors, including shot placement....