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Latest field note 9mm vs .40 S&W: Which Handgun Caliber Is Better? 51 field notes

9mm vs .40 S&W: Which Handgun Caliber Is Better?

Quick Answer For most gun owners, 9mm is the better all-around handgun caliber. It offers lower recoil, higher magazine capacity, lower training cost, and strong modern defensive performance. .40 S&W...

March 10, 202611 min read

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Ammo

Rimfire vs Centerfire: Differences, Pros/Cons & Ignition Systems

Quick Answer Rimfire ammo has its primer built into the rim; centerfire ammo uses a central primer. Rimfire is cheaper,...

October 12, 20258 min read

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Ammo

Best 7.62x39mm Ammo for Hunting: Top Picks for Ethical, Effective Performance

The 7.62x39mm cartridge has long been a staple for military rifles like the AK-47 and SKS, but its utility doesn't...

October 01, 20254 min read

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Ammo

7.62x39mm vs Similar Calibers: A Practical Comparison for Today’s Shooters

October 01, 20255 min read

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Ammo

.300 Blackout vs 7.62x39mm: Modern Suppressed Versatility Meets Battle-Tested Power

September 30, 20254 min read

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Ammo

5.7x28mm vs. 4.6x30mm: Why the U.S. Secret Service Chose FN’s High-Velocity PDW Round

September 29, 20254 min read

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Ammo

10mm vs Other Calibers: A Practical Comparison for Power-Minded Shooters

September 29, 202515 min read

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Ammo

7.62 vs. 5.56 NATO – Which Rifle Round Is Better?

September 23, 20259 min read

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.308 Win vs. 30-06: History, Performance, Accuracy, Power, and More

September 18, 20259 min read

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9mm vs .40 S&W: Which Handgun Caliber Is Better?

Rimfire vs Centerfire: Differences, Pros/Cons & Ignition Systems

Best 7.62x39mm Ammo for Hunting: Top Picks for Ethical, Effective Performance

7.62x39mm vs Similar Calibers: A Practical Comparison for Today’s Shooters

.300 Blackout vs 7.62x39mm: Modern Suppressed Versatility Meets Battle-Tested Power

Rifle Caliber Guide: (Part 1: Small & Intermediate)

Rifle Caliber Guide (Part 2: Intermediate & Large)

Does Any 9mm Ammo Work? Why It Depends on the Projectile and the Purpose

5.7x28mm vs. 4.6x30mm: Why the U.S. Secret Service Chose FN’s High-Velocity PDW Round

10mm vs Other Calibers: A Practical Comparison for Power-Minded Shooters

7.62 vs. 5.56 NATO – Which Rifle Round Is Better?

.308 Win vs. 30-06: History, Performance, Accuracy, Power, and More