Handgun Ammo

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

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Cartridges 225 winchester
Guns

Why Some Rifle Cartridges Fail

By Jim Carmichel

reloading kit
Gear

The Best Reloading Kits of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

A man shoots a 9mm at the range.
Gear

The Best 9mm Ammo for 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

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

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
Guns

The Best 10mm Ammo of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

30 Super Carry vs 9mm
Guns

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

By Tyler Freel

Remington Nitro-steel duplex
Guns

New Ammo of SHOT Show 2024

By Tyler Freel, Natalie Krebs

10mm vs 45 acp
Guns

10mm vs 45 ACP: Which Auto Is Best?

By Tyler Freel

The Best 9mm Primers for Reloading
Guns

The Best 9mm Primers for Reloading

By John B. Snow

9mm vs 10mm pistols
Guns

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

By Tyler Freel

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

Best .380 Ammo

By Matt Foster

buffalo bore
Guns

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

By Michael Dickerson

rifle shells
Guns

Here’s What the Ammo Shortage Revealed About the Industry

By Andrew McKean

Federal 22 LR Punch with Smith & Wesson 43 C
Guns

.22 LR for Self Defense: Ammunition Test and Review

By John B. Snow

The Judge can serve as a personal defense firearm.
Guns

The Best .410 Handguns for Snakes and Backyard Pests

By Joe Genzel

A restored Colt Single Action Army.
Guns

7 Classic Pistols That Every Handgunner Should Own

By Bryce M. Towsley

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

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

By Ashley Hlebinsky

Ammo shortages continue to affect small gun shops.
Guns

Angry Customers, Low Supply, the Same Margins: How Mom-and-Pop Gun Stores Are Weathering the Ammo Shortage

By Michael Dickerson

Kimber Super Jagere handgun.
Guns

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
Guns

The Remington Ammunition Comeback Is Just in Time

By Alex Robinson