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hornady critical defense .38 special +p 110gr ftx review March 3, 2023

Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special +P 110gr FTX Review

By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

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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How to Disassemble a Glock Magazine

By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

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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different types of 38 special rounds next to each other February 3, 2023

.38 Special Ammo Types

By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

When selecting rounds for your .38 revolver, there are many different .38 Special ammo types to choose from. Broadly speaking,…

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January 27, 2023

What Is A Fluted Barrel?

Something you might hear when shopping for a new rifle is the term fluted barrel. You likely already understand why…

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January 27, 2023 by Dave Z
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Categories Competition, Range Training
January 20, 2023

1911 Sizes: Government, Commander, Officer and Defender

If you’re in the market for a 1911, you may have encountered several different 1911 sizes. Colt’s Government and Commander…

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By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

November 28, 2023January 20, 2023 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
January 8, 2023

The Best Home Defense Shotguns – 2023 Update

What is the best shotgun for home defense? That’s a great question, and one that gets asked a lot. Shotguns…

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May 30, 2023January 8, 2023 by Caleb
Categories Self-Defense
December 20, 2022

9mm Makarov vs. 9mm Luger

When it comes to 9mm cartridges, many shooters don’t know the difference between the 9mm Makarov vs. 9mm Luger. It’s…

Dec. 20, 2022No comments

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By Dave Z No Comments

March 13, 2023December 20, 2022 by Dave Z
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