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Dan Wesson 1911 Commander Classic Review

If you love the 1911, you have to check out the Dan Wesson 1911 Commander Classic. Many people don’t understand why you wouldn’t just go with a modern, high-capacity, polymer pistol. After handling this gun, we think you’ll understand exactly why the 1911 is so respected. Here’s what’s great about the Dan Wesson 1911 Commander […]

cell phone stop a bullet

Mythbusting: Cell Phone Stop A Bullet?

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick There’s a brutal difference between fact and fiction. The things we see in the entertainment industry may look cool on screen but have no basis in reality. For example, in Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps, Richard Hannay’s (Robert Donat) life is saved when a hymnal in his pocket stops an assassin’s bullet. […]

stopping power

Stopping Power: What Is It?

Stopping power, or “knockdown power,” is a projectile’s ability to incapacitate a target, whether animal or human. While almost everyone’s heard the term, understanding exactly what it means can be tough. All the confusion surrounding stopping power is mainly due to Hollywood’s unrealistic depictions of what happens when someone gets shot.  In TV and movies, […]

45 ACP VS 10mm

45 ACP VS 10mm

For a lot of firearms owners out there, even experienced ones, the choice of a handgun caliber can be a difficult one. If you’ve already decided a big-bore cartridge is right for you, stopping power is going to be a key factor. The difficulty in choosing between two similar calibers comes down to their intended […]

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20th Century Gangsters and the Guns They Made Famous

Mob Weapons Most Americans have gained their knowledge of early-twentieth-century gangster guns from TV shows and movies. Those of us who watched The Untouchables on television in the late 50s and early 60s sat enthralled as Special Agent Eliot Ness chased down the Capone mob in one episode after another. Later, in a 1987 film, […]