Handgun Ammo

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Why Some Rifle Cartridges Fail Why Some Rifle Cartridges Fail

By Jim Carmichel

The Best Reloading Kits of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Reloading Kits of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

A man shoots a 9mm at the range.

The Best 9mm Ammo for 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best 9mm Ammo for 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Three .38 special cartridges (left) beside three 9mm cartridges to illustrate the .38 special vs 9mm debate.

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

Four bullets in a line

The Best 10mm Ammo of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best 10mm Ammo of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

30 Super Carry vs 9mm

30 Super Carry vs 9mm: Which Is the Better Self-Defense Cartridge? 30 Super Carry vs 9mm: Which Is the Better Self-Defense Cartridge?

Remington Nitro-steel duplex

New Ammo of SHOT Show 2024 New Ammo of SHOT Show 2024

By Tyler Freel, By Natalie Krebs

10mm vs 45 ACP: Which Auto Is Best? 10mm vs 45 ACP: Which Auto Is Best?

The Best 9mm Primers for Reloading

The Best 9mm Primers for Reloading The Best 9mm Primers for Reloading

By John B. Snow

9mm vs 10mm pistols

9mm vs 10mm: Which Handgun Cartridge Is Superior? 9mm vs 10mm: Which Handgun Cartridge Is Superior?

The best .380 ammo along with a Glock chambered in .380 ACP.

Best .380 Ammo Best .380 Ammo

The Best .357 Ammo for Hunting, Target Practice, and Self Defense The Best .357 Ammo for Hunting, Target Practice, and Self Defense

By Michael Dickerson

Here’s What the Ammo Shortage Revealed About the Industry Here’s What the Ammo Shortage Revealed About the Industry

By Andrew McKean

Federal 22 LR Punch with Smith & Wesson 43 C

.22 LR for Self Defense: Ammunition Test and Review .22 LR for Self Defense: Ammunition Test and Review

By John B. Snow

The Judge can serve as a personal defense firearm.

The Best .410 Handguns for Snakes and Backyard Pests The Best .410 Handguns for Snakes and Backyard Pests

A restored Colt Single Action Army.

7 Classic Pistols That Every Handgunner Should Own 7 Classic Pistols That Every Handgunner Should Own

By Bryce M. Towsley

Historic Pocket Pistols: The World’s First Concealed Carry Firearms

Historic Pocket Pistols: The World’s First Concealed Carry Firearms Historic Pocket Pistols: The World’s First Concealed Carry Firearms

By Ashley Hlebinsky

Kimber Super Jagere handgun.

Why the 10mm Is the Ultimate Handgun Cartridge for Hunting and Personal Defense (Plus 8 of the Best Pistols You Can Buy) Why the 10mm Is the Ultimate Handgun Cartridge for Hunting and Personal Defense (Plus 8 of the Best Pistols You Can Buy)

By Chris Mudgett

remington manufacturing

The Remington Ammunition Comeback Is Just in Time The Remington Ammunition Comeback Is Just in Time

By Alex Robinson

Smith and Wesson J Frame Revolver

+P Ammo for Self Defense +P Ammo for Self Defense

By Richard Mann