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The 7.62×39 Renaissance: 8 Hard-Hitting Reasons...
Why the 7.62 × 39 Still Matters in 2025 Quick-Fire Verdict Sweet Spot Use-Cases Ranch rifle ≤ 300 yds, Eastern-timber deer, trunk gun, defensive carbine Signature Strengths Inexpensive ammo; AK-class...
The 7.62×39 Renaissance: 8 Hard-Hitting Reasons...
Why the 7.62 × 39 Still Matters in 2025 Quick-Fire Verdict Sweet Spot Use-Cases Ranch rifle ≤ 300 yds, Eastern-timber deer, trunk gun, defensive carbine Signature Strengths Inexpensive ammo; AK-class...

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...

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...

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 /...

Why Primary Arms Optics Now Punch Above Their P...
Primary Arms Scope Series (2025) Typical Street Price Flagship Model & Key Specs Stand-Out Feature Ideal Use-Case Concise Verdict Classic (CLx) $130-$300 6×32 ACSS® (fixed) – Japanese lenses, nitrogen-purged ACSS...
Why Primary Arms Optics Now Punch Above Their P...
Primary Arms Scope Series (2025) Typical Street Price Flagship Model & Key Specs Stand-Out Feature Ideal Use-Case Concise Verdict Classic (CLx) $130-$300 6×32 ACSS® (fixed) – Japanese lenses, nitrogen-purged ACSS...

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;...