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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 - 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 - 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...