Our esteemed editor recently went on a rant about what he considers to be the Jan Brady of handgun ammunition. I think he’s delusional. There’s a lot to say about the .40 S&W, and very little of it is negative. Someone has to stand up for the .40–and I’m stepping up to the challenge. Here are 5 reasons why you should respect the round.
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What Bullets Do In Real Life
Updated: December 19, 2014Iraqveteran8888 shows us what bullets do in real life.
Watch Bolo Round Devastation in Slow Motion
Updated: December 23, 2014Funker Tactical looks at the devastating impact of the bolo round in slow motion.
We Test Sig Sauer’s New 300 Blackout Match Subsonic Ammo
Updated: February 27, 2015We’re starting a new project here: The Great GunAmerica Ammo Adventure. Each week, we’ll take an in depth look at a specific cartridge. Not a brand, but a specific brand, model, caliber and loading. First up? New 300 Blackout from Sig.
The Ultimate 1911 Family Ballistics Guide
Updated: September 4, 2015Ever wonder exactly what happens when you move from a full-sized 1911 to government or commander sized pistol? Will bullets expand? Will you lose significant velocity? Will there be more recoil from the shorter barrels? We know because we’ve tested it. Read more…
Heizer POCKET AK and POCKET AR Gel Test
Updated: April 23, 2016We’ve reviewed the Heizer Pocket AR and Pocket AK and are back with the results from the ballistic testing. How well does the pocket rocket run? Check out what it does to gel.
1,200 Yards w/5.56 AR-15 – AXTS MI-T556 SPR Range Report
Updated: March 31, 2024Although a relatively young company, has earned a reputation for producing top-quality firearms designed to achieve very specific missions. And its newest, the AXTS MI-T556 SPR, continues that tradition. The rifle is based on the Special Purpose Rifle (SPR) that was brought into U.S. military service as the MK12 in 2002. It was designed as [...]
Optics Buying Guide: How To Properly Zero Your Scope
Updated: March 31, 2024Simply put, the process of zeroing a scope matches the point of aim to the actual point of impact. Put differently, the process ensures that a bullet lands exactly where you put the crosshairs
Is the .30-’06 Springfield Dead?
Updated: August 12, 2016In this day and age of short magnums, super-short magnums, long cartridges, fat cartridges and everything in between, it seems logical that some of our tried-and-true favorites may have become obsolete. So, is there still a place for the “old” .30-’06?
Optics Buying Guide: Using A Laser Rangefinding Scope
Updated: March 31, 2024THE SERIES Part 1: Optics Buying Guide: Iron Sights, Red Dots, and Scopes Part 2: Optics Buying Guide: Top Must-Know Terms for Picking the Right Scope Part 3: Optics Buying Guide: Scope Mounts Part 4: Optics Buying Guide: How To Properly Zero Your Scope Part 5: Optics Buying Guide: Finding Your Range with a Scope Reticle Part [...]