Pro Guns, Gear, Tactics, Training, Mindset, & Discussion
When I was young and eager to learn everything gun related, I had believed defensive pistol ammo had to be some form of hollow point to be effective. The more I learned what duty and sub pistol calibers did, the more I understood how other options fit the defensive paradigm. Let’s first establish what we … Read more
Optimal pistol wounding is caused by a balance of projectile weight, construction, size, materials, shape, and velocity (not even talking about shot placement here). Too much or too little of any variable and the projectile performs poorly. Performs poorly- being compared to HST or Gold Dot which are the current standards of optimal performance within … Read more
An evidence-based discussion of terminal ballistics, FBI-style ammunition testing, penetration, barriers, projectile design, service calibers, and duty-ammunition selection.