Carry Gun Reliability: Is it Really a Big Deal If a Gun is Particular About Ammunition?

One of the criteria that some in the gun media as well as buyers use to judge a pistol is whether it digests a diverse array of ammunition. Brass case, steel case, multiple brands of FMJ, JHP maybe even flat-tops, JSP, hard cast and so on. That’s a decent predictor of reliability, as a gun … Read more

Winchester Recalling Some .38 Special Ammo

The good folks at Winchester have announced a recall on some 100-round boxes of .38 Special 130gr. FMJ ammunition. Three lots may have rounds loaded with extra powder.  And if you’ve ever fired an over-charged .38 Special round, you know that can make for an exciting experience. We just published a story about the benefits … Read more