9mm Full Metal Jacket: Are Wadcutters Worth the Extra Price?
You ever been at the gun shop or the range and seen a box of ammo loaded with 9mm bullets that had a squared off nose? They’re called flat-nose bullets, and more popularly, wadcutters, and they have one very specific application: making even, round, clean holes in paper targets. But are they worth it for…
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Federal HST and the Lack of a Center Post: What to Know
If you look at some hollow point ammunition, like Federal Hydra-Shok, you will see that though the bullet is indeed hollow at the point, there is a raised center post in the middle of the depression. Now, compare this to what you might call a more advanced iteration of defensive ammo, Federal HST, and you will…
American Eagle .223: Practical Uses
American Eagle .223 is consistent, accurate even at long distances, and reliable. It’s also relatively affordable. That makes it valuable for shooters looking for lots of different things. If you’re into the following disciplines, this might be a great round for you. High-Volume Target Shooting Due mainly to two things, this American Eagle .223 is…
Establishing a Proper Grip and Stance to Mitigate Recoil When Shooting a Handgun
While recoil is generally going to be more jarring when firing a handgun than from most shoulder-mounted platforms, there are things you can do about it. Chiefly, establishing a proper grip and assuming a good stance can go a long way towards taking the kick out of a handgun. Here are the high-level pointers. The…
The Real Reason You Should Only Use Green Tip 5.56 for High-Volume Range Therapy (With Some Caveats)
Call it M855, call it green tip 5.56, it’s basically all the same. But what it isn’t is regular old FMJ 5.56. It’s quite different actually. Although it is also not armor piercing, despite what the media might tell you, or what the other uninformed netizens of the world might think. Rather, green tip 5.56…
.223 Bulk Ammo and 3 Great AR Drills to Get Your Money’s Worth
Just got a fresh shipment of .223 bulk ammo and ready to get to the range? Don’t just burn brass. It’s fun, but make those dollars count. Here are three great AR shooting drills that can make you a more proficient, confident shooter while improving handling and accuracy. Offhand Shooting Get a paper plate or…
Glock Mags: Questions and Answers
Looking for information on Glock magazines, or on magazines in general? You’re in the right place. Start here. Are Any Glock Mags Cross-Compatible? Yes, in fact, many Glock magazines are cross-compatible between models. Of the same generation, in general, double-stack Glock mags of the same caliber and capacity are cross-compatible between models. However, this is…
Before Buying .22LR Bulk Ammo: A Short Guide
The .22LR cartridge is by far the most popular cartridge in America, and that will probably be the case for quite some time. It is cheap, affordable, available (generally), and not intimidating. It also produces low recoil, low muzzle pop/blast, and has a wide range of applicable uses. Moreover, since it is so un-intimidating and…
Why It’s Important to Keep Your Glock Mags Clean
It’s sort of funny, you know, how some Glock owners are meticulous and diligent about keeping their firearms clean, but never once disassemble and clean their Glock mags. Admittedly, the magazine may not be conventionally seen as an extension of the firearm, but it is, and keeping it clean is important not only to performance…
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