The story of the 9mm vs .45 ACP is kind of a strange one. If you asked even self-described “gun people,” they would likely say that the 9mm is the newer cartridge, and the .45 ACP (or .45 Auto) is an ...

They are two of the most famous and popular cartridges for personal defense and law enforcement, one in the wheelgun world and one in the semi-auto world. They are often compared because they both ...

If there is a pistol category that has been a driver of development and innovation in recent years, it’s been the micro 9mm handguns, which are 9mm pistols smaller than what we would traditionally ...

It may seem silly to compare the 9mm to the 10mm. Even if your ballistics knowledge is minimal, you probably know the 10mm is more powerful. The best 9mm loads will push a 124-grain bullet to about ...

Key point: Improvements to ammunition have made them even more lethal. The 9mm Luger, invented before the Great War, is one of the longest serving gun calibers in history. Introduced in 1901, it has ...

When it comes to selecting a self-defense handgun, two calibers often dominate the conversation: the 9mm and the .380 ACP. Each has its unique strengths and weaknesses, making the choice largely ...

Key point: It’s the standard handgun caliber for NATO members. The 9mm Luger, invented before the Great War, is one of the longest serving gun calibers in history. Introduced in 1901, it has served in ...

The 38 Super and the 9mm Luger cartridges use the same diameter bullet and are often fired from handguns that are nearly identical in size. Generally, 38 Super ammunition is more powerful than 9mm ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Handguns – particularly semi-automatic pistols – are far ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Consumer demand for pistols – particularly semi-automatic ...