Because of the increased sight radius and increased power, long-slide guns have a devoted cult following in handgun hunters. 10mms, especially, like the GLOCK 40, with its 6.02” barrel, are a staple for hog hunters and hunters who might face large predators alike. The Long Slide Concealed ...
Hellcat ProThe Hellcat Pro is a compact pistol that masterfully balances the performance of a larger handgun with unparalleled concealability. Chambered in 9mm, the Hellcat Pro is thin, but it still offers a 15+1 capacity with a flush-fitting magazine....
If owning the pistol is fulfilment enough, and the handgun isn’t destined for personal defense, then we may make compromises. I would caution against purchasing a used 1911 of any type. After writing three books on the 1911, and gunsmithing them for years, I have gotten stuck on a coupl...
This is whymost handgun ammo focuses on penetration. Another factor is the size of the wound channel. The bigger the hole, the more damage it does and the greater the chance of striking something vital. That’s why larger bullets do more damage and why hollow points mushroom. The effectiven...
handgun for the US Army. Rimless cartridges are not limited to ACP ammunition. Virtually all pistol ammunition is rimless. Although they are not called ACP ammunition, because they were not designed by Mr. Browning, 9mm and .357 Sig are also rimless, so they will feed properly from a ...
Smith & Wessonis a brand that’s been trusted for years by gun owners and is very well known by all. This gun is said to be comfortable and very durable. This handgun is built with precision, and is one of their most accurate and reliable firearms. ...
Glock is an Austrian handgun manufacturer that prides itself on quality. In 1988, they introduced the Glock 19 to the market. This model quickly became popular with officers for its lightweight design. It was made to be a toned-down version of the Glock 17. Officers wanted a smaller Glock...
What has incorrectly been termed an “assault weapon” is a semi-automatic firearm that fires just one bullet with each pull of the trigger (versus a fully automatic firearm — machine gun — which continues to shoot until the trigger is released). ...
A double tap is a method for using a handgun in which two shots are fired one after the other with an emphasis on reacquiring...
fight stopper. Simplicity of function is another reason shotguns are a good choice for home defense. With even simple training, a shooter can easily and quickly bring a shotgun to bear on an intruder in a home. As a long gun, it is easier to aim and keep on target than a handgun. ...