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Lindsey fired the 32 H&R Magnum Hydra-Shok bullets from his Charter Arms Undercoverette. This has a pretty short barrel for cartridge testing. We used a Garmin Xero C1 Pro Cronograph.

32 Caliber: A Handgun Cartridge that Won’t Weigh You Down

There has been a trend toward moderate, higher capacity handguns in 32 caliber cartridges, and we look at examples from Fiocchi and Federal Premium.

July 31, 2025

Shooting auto glass with the 72 grain 45 ACP SIM-X DEFENSECORE cartridges demonstrated the dramatic transfer of energy of the bullets. Notice how the muzzle of the gun is flat, even though the brass is still in the air.

Tested Lead-Free Duty and Training Ammo Full of Good Surprises

May 29, 2025

The Shell Tech Cases Look And Fit Like Brass, But Their Properties Are Completely Different, Given The Tensile Strength Of The Case, Light Weight And Slick Exterior

Shell Tech 9mm Ammo Review: Good Lightweight Off-Duty Cartridge

April 1, 2025

Lindsey tested First Breach ammunition the old-fashioned way. He shot it, and compared it with defensive ammo. As usual, Lindsey's preference leans toward 9mm 124 grain ammo.

Putting First Breach Ammunition to the Test

Jan. 31, 2025

Nosler 45 Auto Cartridges Review: Which Cartridge Performed Better?

Oct. 1, 2024

Pocket Pistol Performance: A Look at the 380 Auto Cartridge

July 30, 2024

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Black Hills' HoneyBadger Ammo Aces the Test

June 13, 2024

9mm Luger HoneyBadger

9mm Luger HoneyBadger

May 15, 2024

Left to right: .380ACP, 9mm, .40S&W, .45ACP. .30SC would go in between the .380 and the 9mm.

Is There A Perfect Handgun Caliber?

Dec. 18, 2023

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