The Avid Outdoorsman on MSN

Pistol calibers that feel tough but disappoint in the field

Some handgun cartridges have built reputations on bark and recoil alone. They’re the rounds that feel powerful, kick ...
The Avid Outdoorsman on MSN

The pistols that promise accuracy but never deliver

A lot of pistols get marketed as “precision-focused” or “range-ready,” but once you start shooting them side-by-side with ...
Military Times

9mm versus .40 Smith & Wesson: Which caliber is better for self-defense?

For decades the FBI claimed the .40 Smith & Wesson was the optimal personal defense round. But the 9mm versus .40S&W battle rages on. (Photo by FBI) Defensive caliber arguments have been going on ...
Outdoor Life

38 Special vs. 9mm: How the Old Law Enforcement Handgun Cartridge Stacks Up Against the New One

They are two of the most famous and popular cartridges for personal defense and law enforcement, one in the wheelgun world and one in the semi-auto world. They are often compared because they both ...