There exists a continuing debate about the effectiveness of the .380 ACP cartridge in self defense scenarios. Because I possess, and exercise, my concealed carry permit, I've also put a great deal of thought into the caliber of pistol I choose for CCW. My limitations to what I can effectively carry vary depending on my location and dress. As such, I have adopted more than one … [Read more...]
Not 100 percent certain what those gun shop guys mean by "magazine"? Don't be embarrassed; everyone has to start somewhere. The key is first understanding that it's perfectly okay to be new to firearms. Don't be intimidated by the tremendous amount of information out there when you begin your journey. There are plenty of great sources of information to get you started. (My … [Read more...]
Let's look through a few cartridges for my favorite kinds of handguns: revolvers. Revolvers .38 Special Originally designed by Smith & Wesson, the .38 Special was the standard service cartridge used by many police departments in the United States from the 1920s to the early 1990s. As a centerfire round with manageable recoil, the .38 Special excels in versatility in … [Read more...]
Shooting this select fire 9mm carbine by Thureon Defense was my first experience shooting full auto. I had a great time pouring through rounds with it. Nowadays, it's a ludicrous idea to exhaust so much 9mm just for fun, so I'm now more even more grateful to have had the experience when I did. And, learning to shoot full auto, and how to manage the associated recoil, was … [Read more...]
Introducing a new shooter to the world of firearms? There are a few "dos" and "don'ts" to keep in mind to help make the experience fun and successful. This isn't a complete list of what to and what not to do, but, hopefully, it's enough to get you started sharing the shooting sports. Don'ts 1. Don't start with too large a cartridge too fast. Some of the negative … [Read more...]
Okay new shooter, you've narrowed down the right style handgun for you, but now, what caliber? I'll walk through some popular handgun cartridges so you can a little better acquainted with your options. Note: This is not intended to be an all-inclusive caliber list, merely an introduction to a few of the more popular handgun rounds available commercially. If they weren't … [Read more...]
