Springfield Armory uses what I think are the best defensive sights offered on a factory gun today. Called U-Dot, the set combines a bright luminescent/tritium front sight with a U-notch rear for a fast and accurate sight picture. So, from bright daylight to the darkest night, the front ...
The last difference to consider is how the different rounds affect the design of the gun itself. On single shot guns there is no difference in reloading. However, there is a huge difference in semi-automatic weapons. The rim itself in rimfire cartridges creates some challenges with feeding the...
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of ammo serves different use cases. A hollow point bullet is specialized for self-defense and has the unique trait of expanding on impact. This “flowering” effect makes the hollow more lethal. By contrast, an FMJ bullet doesn’t expand. Given this, FMJ bullets are considerably less lethal...
There’s also a huge number of different centerfire rounds in general though, ranging from incredibly popular to very niche. As a general rule,most commercial chamberings are going to be centerfire chamberings. For example, most military rounds like 7.62×39, 5.56×45, and other common battle...
On the left, the .380 ACP or 9mm Short if you like, and the .38 Special on the right. The good news is that 9mm Parabellum, 9mm Luger, and 9X19 are different names for the same cartridge. I’m sure you are asking, “How did it get so many names?” The cartridge was developed...
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The 9mm rounds are popular among law enforcement officers. 2 Shell Ammunition for use in large-caliber, including artillery. The artillery unit was supplied with explosive shells. 2 Round Being such that every part of the surface or the circumference is equidistant from the center A round ball....
Which is better for self-defense, .38 Special or 9mm? Both are effective; the choice may depend on personal preference and firearm type. 4 Is there a significant difference in stopping power between .38 Special and 9mm? Both can be effective; modern 9mm defensive rounds offer excellent perfor...