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September 26, 2022
10mm vs 357: Which is Better for Me?
Which is better the 10mm or the .357 round? This is a question we hear a lot. The answer might surprise you. Neither is better. They are each just slightly different. Those differences give one strength over the other as the circumstance changes and the stronger one is not always the same round.
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July 28, 2022
What are the Basic Parts of Ammunition?
A complete round, bullet, shell, ammo, cap, pill, slug, and other terms you hear commonly for the word cartridge - A piece of ammunition that you load into a gun and fire at a target. In all honesty, the word cartridge is a little misleading because you don't fire the cartridge at your target, you fire the bullet and without some of the other pieces that make up a "round" of ammunition, not much would happen. This blog focuses on what an ammo cartridge is and its parts. We also go a little into what each part does and the role it plays in how a firearm projectile works.
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June 30, 2022
Does Ammo Go Bad?
Does ammo go bad? It’s a common question and one that is fairly simple to answer. Generally, ammo does not go bad; however, some storage conditions can cause ammo to fail, and there are some downsides to long term storage of ammo, including:
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June 08, 2022
A Complete Guide to 10mm vs .40 S&W
Big and Bad vs. Short and Accurate could easily sum up the argument between the 10mm and the .40 S&W rounds. A lot of focus is on the 180-grain 10 mm which has decent stats - 1,300 feet/second and 708 ft-lbf in comparison to the .40 S&W with 200 grains delivers velocity in the 1050 feet/second range and 490 lb-lbf. Clearly, the 10mm is more powerful, but that power comes at a cost - The recoil is huge and that can play with accuracy, especially in the second or third shot with quickfire situations.
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April 26, 2022
17 Different Types of Bullets and Their Uses
Many people ask us, "what is the best type of bullet to buy." Understandably, it gets confusing, especially if you are new to guns and shooting. There are so many different types of bullets available, and since some are not always legal to own, it is important to understand the different types of bullets available.
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April 20, 2022
Caliber Comparison: .38 Special Vs. 9mm Bullets
It is always fun to compare two bullets, and perhaps this comparison has played out a million times, yet the argument continues to blaze with the passion of one versus the other.