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Gun Beaver - 10mm vs .40 S&W

10 mm Auto vs. .40 S&W – The Heavy-Hitter Cage ...

Quick-Look Spec Sheet 10 mm Auto .40 S&W Typical bullet weight range 135 – 220 gr 135 – 200 gr Factory-loaded muzzle velocity (common duty loads) 1,050 – 1,350 fps...

10 mm Auto vs. .40 S&W – The Heavy-Hitter Cage ...

Quick-Look Spec Sheet 10 mm Auto .40 S&W Typical bullet weight range 135 – 220 gr 135 – 200 gr Factory-loaded muzzle velocity (common duty loads) 1,050 – 1,350 fps...

Gun Beaver - 10mm Pistols and Ammo

🔥 10mm Auto: What’s All the Hype—and Is It Wort...

The 10mm Auto has gone from FBI flop to cult favorite, and now it’s approaching mainstream popularity again. Is this just nostalgia, or has the 10mm finally earned its place...

🔥 10mm Auto: What’s All the Hype—and Is It Wort...

The 10mm Auto has gone from FBI flop to cult favorite, and now it’s approaching mainstream popularity again. Is this just nostalgia, or has the 10mm finally earned its place...

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 - The .454 Casull: Back-Country Sledgehammer or Over-Hyped Wrist-Breaker?

The .454 Casull: Back-Country Sledgehammer or O...

Metric / Feature .454 Casull .44 Magnum 10 mm Auto What This Means in the Woods Typical handgun MV* 1,700 – 1,900 fps (240–260 gr) 1,200 – 1,475 fps (240...

The .454 Casull: Back-Country Sledgehammer or O...

Metric / Feature .454 Casull .44 Magnum 10 mm Auto What This Means in the Woods Typical handgun MV* 1,700 – 1,900 fps (240–260 gr) 1,200 – 1,475 fps (240...

Gun Beaver - 9mm vs .380 for Self Defense

9 mm vs .380 ACP: The 2025 Concealed-Carry Cali...

Why the “mouse-gun” stigma is fading, why the micro-nine mania won’t quit, and how to decide which one lives on your belt. 1. 30-Second Caliber Cheat-Sheet Metric 9 mm Luger...

9 mm vs .380 ACP: The 2025 Concealed-Carry Cali...

Why the “mouse-gun” stigma is fading, why the micro-nine mania won’t quit, and how to decide which one lives on your belt. 1. 30-Second Caliber Cheat-Sheet Metric 9 mm Luger...

Gun Beaver - 300 Blackout Cartridge (Ammo)

What Are the Pros and Cons of the 300 Blackout ...

The 300 Blackout cartridge, often abbreviated as 300 BLK, has garnered significant attention and praise within the firearms community. Designed by Advanced Armament Corporation (AAC) and introduced in 2011, this...

What Are the Pros and Cons of the 300 Blackout ...

The 300 Blackout cartridge, often abbreviated as 300 BLK, has garnered significant attention and praise within the firearms community. Designed by Advanced Armament Corporation (AAC) and introduced in 2011, this...