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Handgun Ammo

We put handgun ammo to the test and publish real-world results.

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A cartridge and a mushroom bullet the Remington 7 Backcountry
Handgun Ammo

The Most Interesting New Ammo from SHOT Show 2026

By Natalie Krebs

Testing the best handguns at Gunsite.
Handgun Ammo

The Best Black Friday Deals at Guns.com

By Alex Robinson

Bulk 9mm ammo
Handgun Ammo

The Best Black Friday Deals on 9mm Ammo

By Scott Einsmann

Palmetto State Armory Black Friday 2025
Handgun Ammo

The Best Palmetto State Armory Black Friday Deals

By Scott Einsmann

Cartridges 225 winchester
Handgun Ammo

Why Some Rifle Cartridges Fail

By Jim Carmichel

reloading kit
Handgun Ammo

The Best Reloading Kits of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

A man shoots a 9mm at the range.
Handgun Ammo

The Best 9mm Ammo, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

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

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

By Dave Maccar

Four bullets in a line
Handgun Ammo

The Best 10mm Ammo, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

30 Super Carry vs 9mm
Handgun Ammo

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

By Tyler Freel

Remington Nitro-steel duplex
Handgun Ammo

New Ammo of SHOT Show 2024

By Tyler Freel, Natalie Krebs

10mm vs 45 acp
Handgun Ammo

10mm vs 45 ACP: Which Auto Is Best?

By Tyler Freel

The Best 9mm Primers for Reloading
Handgun Ammo

The Best 9mm Primers for Reloading

By John B. Snow

9mm vs 10mm pistols
Handgun Ammo

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

By Tyler Freel

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

Best .380 Ammo

By Matt Foster

buffalo bore
Handgun Ammo

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

By Michael Dickerson

rifle shells
Handgun Ammo

Here’s What the Ammo Shortage Revealed About the Industry

By Andrew McKean

Federal 22 LR Punch with Smith & Wesson 43 C
Handgun Ammo

.22 LR for Self Defense: Ammunition Test and Review

By John B. Snow

The Judge can serve as a personal defense firearm.
Handgun Ammo

The Best .410 Handguns for Snakes and Backyard Pests

By Joe Genzel

A restored Colt Single Action Army.
Handgun Ammo

7 Classic Pistols That Every Handgunner Should Own

By Bryce M. Towsley