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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 /...
Leather-Kydex Hybrid Holsters—Smart Upgrade or ...
Quick-Look Comparison of Holster Materials Leather-Only Kydex-Only Leather + Kydex Hybrid Take-Away Retention (“click” or friction) Break-in dependent, softens over time Positive, audible “click,” fully tunable Kydex shell locks gun;...
Leather-Kydex Hybrid Holsters—Smart Upgrade or ...
Quick-Look Comparison of Holster Materials Leather-Only Kydex-Only Leather + Kydex Hybrid Take-Away Retention (“click” or friction) Break-in dependent, softens over time Positive, audible “click,” fully tunable Kydex shell locks gun;...
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,...
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...
Inside Stag Arms: How a Wyoming Innovator Won O...
Introduction – Why Stag Arms Deserves a Closer Look Ask any gunsmith, 3-Gun competitor or patrol officer what the words “left-handed AR-15” used to mean and you’ll hear: “a unicorn.”...
Inside Stag Arms: How a Wyoming Innovator Won O...
Introduction – Why Stag Arms Deserves a Closer Look Ask any gunsmith, 3-Gun competitor or patrol officer what the words “left-handed AR-15” used to mean and you’ll hear: “a unicorn.”...
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...