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A former police officer and serviceman with the U.S. Army, Richard A. Mann is one of the most well-respected firearms authorities writing on the subject today. He serves as contributing editor for several magazines, including NRA’s American Rifleman and Shooting Illustrated, Varmint Hunter, and Combat Handgunner, and is the editor for Gun Digest’s Cartridges of the World 13th Edition.
Barrel Length Velocity 2
Ammunition

The Truth About Barrel Length And Velocity

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Ballistic Gel Pistol and Gel
Ammunition

Are Ballistic Gel Penetration Tests Gospel?

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Ammunition

Testing The Effects Of Moisture On Ammunition

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Many shooters stress way too much over which cartridge and ammunition is best for stopping bad guys. Many books have been written and hundreds of studies have been completed in an effort to quantify stopping power. The problem is, no matter what test we conduct to discover this, we’re making an educated guess.
Ammunition

What You Need To Know About Handgun Stopping Power

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All of these bullets take about the same amount of time to expand. Surprisingly, the all-copper bullet on the left will reach its fi nal shape faster, partly because it needs more velocity (and uses more energy) to deform.
Ammunition

Bullet Expansion: Velocity Is The Deciding Factor

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These two .300 Winchester Magnum loads have bullets with identical sectional densities. However, their construction and terminal performance vary greatly.
Ammunition

Is Sectional Density A Good Measure Of A Bullet’s Penetration Potential?

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Yes, the 9mm Luger shoots a smaller caliber and lighter bullet than the .45 Auto. However, it shoots it much faster, with much less recoil, and 9mm handguns have a higher capacity. Between these two, shot placement and bullet performance will matter more.
Ammunition

.45 ACP vs 9mm: Which Is Better?

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Notice the luminescence of the new XS Sights’ DXT2 Big Dot front sight in well-lit conditions.
Concealed Carry

Enhancing Your Defensive Pistol With DXT2 Big Dot Night Sights

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Ballistics 4
Ammunition

Bullet Weight: Is Bigger Really Better?

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6.5 Creedmoor Lethal 14
Ammunition

Why The 6.5 Creedmoor Is So Lethal

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The Turkish-made Sarsilmaz SAR 9 is a full-size polymer pistol with a modular grip and ambidextrous thumb safety.
Concealed Carry

6 Defensive Handgun Drills to Master

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During a three day training course at Gunsite Academy the author was one of 16 testers who fired more than 10,000 rounds from Mossberg’s first pistol in a century.
Concealed Carry

MC1sc Proves A Big Surprise In A Little Package

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Boyds Gunstocks 14
Gear & Ammo

Easy Rifle Upgrade With Boyd’s Gunstocks

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Making The Case For .45 ACP ‘Hardball’

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Accessories

Ammo Caddy: How To Keep Your Lever-Action Rifle Well Fed

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Gun Articles

Cowboy 101: How To Run A Lever-Action Rifle

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