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.380 Revolver Long British Webley pattern from 1860s) .375 in (9.5 mm) 1.000 in (25.4 mm) 1.400 in (35.6 mm) Rimmed .375 SuperMag .357 in (9.1 mm) 1.610 in (40.9 mm) - Rimmed 9.8 mm Auto Colt (9.65 mm Browning Automatic) .378 in (9.6 mm) .912 in (23.2 mm) 1.267 in (32...
The .45 ACP cartridge also suffers in hard barrier penetration due to its large diameter. It is still one of the most common calibers in existence, but manufacturers are slowing down on producing .45 ACP handguns. Smaller 9 mm and .40 S&W guns are much more prolific, not to mention che...
The main advantage to a .45 caliber firearm is that due to the large mass of the .45 caliber bullet and the relatively low propelling velocity, if the bullet strikes a human being, even in a limb, the person would more than likely be knocked off balance and down. Clearly the use of ...
large, strong, break-action pistols chambered for a very wide variety of cartridges, including some rifle cartridges. Calibers run from .22 rimfire to .45/70 Govt. Barrels in various calibers can be interchanged, making these the most versatile of hunting pistols. Barrel lengths are usually ...
Frequently, forensic pathologists cannot distinguish the wound track caused by a hollow point bullet (large temporary cavity) from that caused by a solid bullet (very small temporary cavity). There may be no physical difference in the wounds. If there is no fragmentation, remote damage due to ...
The ejection port might seem small compared to modern pistols, but this design was renowned for its reliability when it was introduced, and with the tweaks Springfield has done to its feeding ramp, Tarr couldn’t get it to jam. Providing an additional mechanical safety, that’s what this ...
What I mean to say is the 9mm, especially in +P and +P+ offerings, offers an excellent balance between the ability to stop a deadly threat and the ability of the shooter to deliver multiple, well-placed rounds. Other calibers, such as the .40 S&W, may offer a small increase in the...
Have you shot the new VP9 from Heckler & Koch? I put one through its paces with lots of ammo and shooters, then give you the skinny on this gun.
The P227 will be parts-compatible to a large degree with the P220 and you will be able to swap slides between them. They will likely use E2 grips to keep the grip size down. Double-stack .45s are usually on the girthy side and anything to slim down the grip will be welcome. ...