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When it comes to self-defense and preservation, everyone naturally wants more odds in their favor. After proper training and shot placement, understanding a few basic principles surrounding bullet construction and choice of caliber (within reason) are important as well. When selecting ammo for...

When you go to the range and put that human silhouette out there for target practice, are you aiming for the upper Thoracic Triangle area or just center mass where the stomach is? FYI: The upper Thoracic Triangle is the area you should aim for because it has a greater concentration of arteries...

A few things I’ve learned over the years. For self-defense inside the home at short distances, the brand of ammo, type of choke, or size of (#1 or larger) buckshot isn't as critical as shot placement from a well-fitted 12 or 20 gauge shotgun with a simple weapon light (i.e. Streamlight TLR1 or...

F****** 380 ACP ****** Winchester Supreme Elite: Civilian version of bonded Ranger T 95-gr. Bonded PDX1 (S380PDB) Buffalo Bore: 100-gr. Hardcast Flatnose Standard Pressure (27E) 100-gr. +P Hardcast Flatnose (27A) For barrier penetration & protection in the mountains. 95-gr. +P Jacketed...

Here's a nice link from Federal's Law Enforcement website detailing how various tactical buckshot loads perform in gel and on target. http://le.atk.com/pdf/Shotshell_Data_Book.pdf

Love to see objective 4-Ply Denim tests in gel on the following self defense loads that I believe might lead the pack for 2" snubnose revolvers: 1. Buffalo Bore's Short Barrel Standard Pressure 158-gr. Lead Wadcutter HP (Item #20C) at 850 fps in 2" snubnose...

I normally keep a handgun in my vehicle between the two front seats and am debating whether to alternate between a semi-auto and a revolver depending on the weather. I live in an semi-urban area where winter temperatures get down to -5 at night and the vehicle in question always has outdoor...

Fired the new $369.00 Ruger LCR in 38 Special for the first time today at my local indoor range. It has one sweet trigger that is superior to the S&W 637-CT with Laser Grips (single & double action) and shoots dead-on at 21' with Buffalo Bore's (BB) Standard Pressure 158-gr. FBI load...

Heavy for caliber bullets like the 9mm 147-gr., 40 S&W 180-gr., and 45 ACP 230-gr. provide the extra penetration needed to get through extremities or bones before reaching the vitals. Almost all controlled and informal testing through various media shows a pattern of heavier bullets...

Here's a valuable link from Winchester on how their Ranger T line-up compares to various calibers / bullet weights in different test media. You can also input your favorite bullet weights for comparison through Bare Gelatin, 4-Layer Denim, Heavy Cloth, and Wallboard. This tool is valuable...

Looking for objective gel testing results that directly compares 9mm 147-gr. Federal's HST (P9HST4 +P or P9HST2 standard pressure) to Winchester Ranger (RA9T) 147-gr. Thank-you in advance of your technical assistance!

Looking for objective gel testing results that directly compares 9mm 147-gr. Federal's HST (P9HST4 +P or P9HST2 standard pressure) to Winchester Ranger (RA9T) 147-gr. Thank-you in advance of your technical assistance!

Anyone know what the best source / who has the best price in ordering extra Ruger KP345 magazines?

Recently purchased a new Ruger KP-345PR 45 auto with StreamLight M-6 Tactical Laser combo and would like to keep this setup handy in the house in case things go bump in the night. Question: Who makes an inexpensive nightstand type holster or cover large enough to hold a 45 Auto with Tactical...

Just bought a EAA Witness Compact 45 auto (Tanfoglio) with 3.77" barrel and was shocked to find the Instruction Manual recommending against +P ammo in all their polymer framed pistols. :confused: Questions: * Is this a legal tactic? * EAA is saying this to prevent possible warranty claims...

Just purchased a NIB M60 Lady Smith and needed a little advice from you gunsmith types as to what's the best Wolfe Spring Kit to get for this J-framed revolver. Example: Reduced power 8 lb hammer spring? Naturally, the revolver isn't broken-in yet and we don't have forever to dryfire it...

Goal: Improve controllability with 230-gr. +P rounds in a compact polymer framed 45 auto. Question: Concerning the compact EAA Witness 45 auto (3 3/4" pipe), do you folks believe that upgrading the recoil spring from 17 lbs to 22 lbs will be beneficial in handling +P 230-gr. loads? If so...

Looking for performance testing data and discussion on how the ol' FBI Load performs in small S&W J-frames with the 158-gr. LSWCHP's. Given: Most 158-gr. LSWCHP's are +P and generally achieve 890 fps in a 4" barrel. Question: Can a 2" snubby achieve 800 fps and how much penetration or...

Just bought a NIB Lady Smith 357 / 38 for my sweetheart and (since this is my first Smith & Wesson) thought I'd inquire with you folks as to what you thought of this particular model? Sssssshhhhhhhhhh! Don't say anything as I haven't given it to her, yet! :p Seriously, the M60 Lady...

Conducting a poll to see what the majority recommends for self defense a compact 45 auto with 3 3/4" barrel (Compact EAA Witness). Please vote for the weight or style of bullet that provides the best combination of penetration and expansion. Since I'm not a reloader, feel free to suggest...