The Handgun Caliber Comparison Chart and Guide

One of the least understood topics for pistols is what caliber really means. As a result, we made a handgun caliber comparison chart, and guide that faces this cartridge-related issue head-on. What Does Caliber Actually Mean? At its most basic definition for guns, caliber refers to the diameter of the…

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Which Round For Self Defense

When we consider the choice of caliber for our concealed carry gun, we often stick to the well-known choices: .380, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, 9 mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP. All of these rounds have their pros and cons, and you will find people who will swear by one or the other. The .380 gives you a wide choice of extremely concealable auto-loaders with all different systems of operation. The .38 Special is the round of choice in the ever-popular S&W J-frame snub nose revolver, which has proven itself time and time again as both a primary sidearm and a backup or deep concealment piece.

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