The Broad Side
Self-Defense & Competition Shooting Tips
McKenzie first became interested in guns as a teenager when her uncle, a firearms instructor at a large training facility, introduced her to shooting. Once she turned 21, she began training at her local range and bought her first to gun to carry for self defense. Since then, she’s worked many years behind the gun counter, at gun shows, and as a range officer. In her spare time, McKenzie likes to shoot USPSA, Steel Challenge, and NRL22 matches.
When talking about revolvers, shooters often compare the .38 Special vs. .357 Magnum cartridges. Both are centerfire, rimmed revolver rounds…
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Nearly every experienced shooter has an opinion on what the best pistol brands are. During my years working at gun…
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It’s hard not to compare the .38 Special vs. 9mm. Both cartridges have had years of popularity for self defense,…
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There’s a reason revolvers are still a popular choice among shooters — compared to semi-auto pistols, they’re relatively easy to…
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The Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special +P 110gr FTX is a round you’ll find in many everyday carry revolvers. Hornady’s…
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If you’ve ever wondered how to disassemble a Glock magazine, you’ve landed in the right place. While the concept and…
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When selecting rounds for your .38 revolver, there are many different .38 Special ammo types to choose from. Broadly speaking,…
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