Why Steel Case Ammunition is Not Good

Steel Case and Brass-Case 45 ACP

In researching the operation of a blow back designed pistol I learned that after ignition the case expands against the chamber walls. This causes the case to tightly grip the chamber and forms a gas seal. Case expansion under high pressure holds the cartridge in the chamber until after the bullet leaves the muzzle. Once … Read more

The 380 ACP for Self Defense

When discussing the suitability of the 380 as a self defense caliber it gets almost as competitive as comparing the 45 ACP to the 9mm. Everyone has an opinion and some get downright heated when trying to convince the other side. First let me say that the 380 is not only the lowest power round … Read more

Sig Sauer P238 Reviews and Comparisons

Here  is a list of Sig P238 reviews that I found while researching. What got me interested in the 380 caliber was the Beretta Pico. I already own the Beretta Nano and love it. After Beretta announced the Pico I started reading everything I could find about it which wasn’t much. I started reading reviews … Read more

Sig Sauer P238 Review

Sig Sauer P238 SAS

Once you get past the obvious, the lower ballistic performance of the 380 compared to any other self defensive caliber, and then make the decision to carry cocked and locked, the Sig Sauer P238 becomes a top choice pistol for self defense. Based on the Colt designed Mustang which was itself based on the Star … Read more

Best Gun for Home Defense

Muzzle view of Glock 21 vs Glock 17 Big Holes are Better

When I first got interested in having a gun for protection at home my research pointed to the Shotgun as a good all around choice. Although there is something to be said for the sound of racking a round into the chamber of a Remington 870 12 Gauge, and the unmatched knock down power, the … Read more