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Gun Beaver - Should I Own a Pistol Caliber Carbine? Who Makes the Best One?

Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCCs): Tactical Advant...

What Is a Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC)? A Pistol Caliber Carbine is a rifle-style firearm chambered in traditional handgun calibers—most commonly 9mm, but also including .45 ACP, .40 S&W, 10mm,...

Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCCs): Tactical Advant...

What Is a Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC)? A Pistol Caliber Carbine is a rifle-style firearm chambered in traditional handgun calibers—most commonly 9mm, but also including .45 ACP, .40 S&W, 10mm,...

Gun Beaver - Why Did Police Agencies Switch Away from .38 Special and .40 S&W to 9mm?

From Wheelguns to Wonder Nines: How American Po...

Caliber Typical Service Handgun Examples Avg. Duty-Load Velocity / Energy Duty-Size Mag Capacity Felt Recoil (Impulse ft-lb/sec) Service Life / Parts Wear Street Price per 1,000 rds. (2025) Peak U.S....

From Wheelguns to Wonder Nines: How American Po...

Caliber Typical Service Handgun Examples Avg. Duty-Load Velocity / Energy Duty-Size Mag Capacity Felt Recoil (Impulse ft-lb/sec) Service Life / Parts Wear Street Price per 1,000 rds. (2025) Peak U.S....

Gun Beaver - True Shot Ammo's Top-Selling Products

True Shot Ammo: Why the Arizona Powerhouse Domi...

Attribute Key Details & Data Points Expert Take (Pros & Cons) Company DNA Founded 2016, Tempe AZ. Inc. 5000 honoree three years running; ranked #2,945 in 2024.—Inc.com Pro: meteoric growth...

True Shot Ammo: Why the Arizona Powerhouse Domi...

Attribute Key Details & Data Points Expert Take (Pros & Cons) Company DNA Founded 2016, Tempe AZ. Inc. 5000 honoree three years running; ranked #2,945 in 2024.—Inc.com Pro: meteoric growth...

Gun Beaver - How Many Rounds Should My Concealed Carry Firearm Hold? Should I Carry a Spare Magazine?

Capacity vs. Confidence: Finding Your Concealed...

Carry Philosophy Typical On-Board Capacity Flagship Examples Biggest Pros Key Cons / Trade-Offs Spare Magazine? “Five For Sure” snub-nose revolver 5–6 rounds (.38 Spl) S&W 642 Pro, Kimber K6s DAO...

Capacity vs. Confidence: Finding Your Concealed...

Carry Philosophy Typical On-Board Capacity Flagship Examples Biggest Pros Key Cons / Trade-Offs Spare Magazine? “Five For Sure” snub-nose revolver 5–6 rounds (.38 Spl) S&W 642 Pro, Kimber K6s DAO...

Gun Beaver - 9mm vs. .45 ACP in 2025: The Ultimate Concealed-Carry Showdown

Big Bore Bravado or High-Capacity Pragmatism? A...

Decision Factor .45 ACP 9 mm Luger Quick Verdict Typical Duty/Carry Loads 185–230 gr @ 830–950 fps 115–147 gr @ 1,050–1,250 fps Tie—different philosophies FBI-Protocol Penetration (avg.) 13.8 in /...

Big Bore Bravado or High-Capacity Pragmatism? A...

Decision Factor .45 ACP 9 mm Luger Quick Verdict Typical Duty/Carry Loads 185–230 gr @ 830–950 fps 115–147 gr @ 1,050–1,250 fps Tie—different philosophies FBI-Protocol Penetration (avg.) 13.8 in /...

Gun Beaver - Sig Sauer P320 and P365 for Self-Defense

P320 vs. P365: Which Modular Sig Should Live on...

Quick-Pick Decision Matrix Sig P365 Family (e.g., X-MACRO TACOPS, FUSE, AXG Legion) Sig P320 Family (e.g., XCarry Legion, AXG Legion, M17/M18) Best For Deep-concealment, appendix carry, minimalist footprint Duty/OWB carry,...

P320 vs. P365: Which Modular Sig Should Live on...

Quick-Pick Decision Matrix Sig P365 Family (e.g., X-MACRO TACOPS, FUSE, AXG Legion) Sig P320 Family (e.g., XCarry Legion, AXG Legion, M17/M18) Best For Deep-concealment, appendix carry, minimalist footprint Duty/OWB carry,...