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The 380 ACP (aka 380 Auto, 380 Automatic, 9x17mm, or 9mm Kurz, 9x17mm Browning Short, or 9mm Browning Short) is a legitimate and popular self-defense choice, mainly because of the guns it makes possible rather than the raw power of the cartridge. Strengths Small, light pistols. It’s the standard cartridge for pocket-size and deep-concealment guns, so people actually carry them, which matters more than having a more powerful gun left at home. Mild recoil.

Compensators, also called muzzle brakes or barrel ports or porting, allow shooters to fire hotter rifle and handgun cartridges than their hands and shoulders might normally allow, so firearms that feature compensation naturally draw the interest of many would-be purchasers. To assist you in locating firearms that showcase compensators, brakes, or porting on their muzzles, we’ve compiled a Top 10 Compensated Handguns and Rifles list that points you to our reviews of so-equipped shorts and longs.

Gun Tests Magazine has shot and compared dozens of short-barrel revolvers over the past few decades. The classic snubnose has a barrel 2 inches or shorter, but we think 3-inch tubes also fill the weight, length, and portability needs of the wheelgun carrier. With that in mind, we’ve compiled our Top 10 357 Magnum Carry Revolvers in the list below. The guns mentioned are all double-action revolvers in the powerful 357 chambering and have shorter barrels.

Many of the questions we get from readers sound like, “Which gun should I buy?” In the case of concealed carry with revolvers, the question is usually, “Ruger or Smith & Wesson — Which is better?” After testing hundreds of products in the CCW segment, we can conclusively say that neither brand is categorically better. Both companies make reliable, well-regarded carry guns, and the right choice comes down to the specific model and how it fits you.

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Smith & Wesson didn’t start using model numbers until 1957. Now, anything beginning with a 4 (and sometimes 5) is blued steel. Our 1978-vintage 38 Special is a Model 60, denoting that it is made of stainless steel. As modifications were made with a particular model, “dash” numbers were added, as in 60-2 or 60-3. Our sample is a “no dash,” meaning it was one of the earliest versions of that pistol.

Picking a carry handgun is a daunting task, what with all the brand choices and price disparities. So we’ve pulled together summaries of some of several concealed-carry 9mm Luger pistol tests and lined them up in a shopping list. Prices cited are currently available new retail costs ranked from most expensive to least expensive. How to Choose Fit and shootability matter most. A gun you shoot well and carry every day beats a “better” gun you leave at home.

Gun Tests ammunition testing can potentially save you money and time by narrowing the list of candidates you might try in your own gun, and you can also follow our system to see if a given round performs for you like it did for us. This listing contains results for 22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, 32 H&R Magnum, 30 Carbine, 380 ACP, 38 Special, 38 Super, 357 Magnum, 9mm Luger and 9mm Luger +P, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 44 Special, 45 Colt, 45 ACP, 223 Remington, and 12-gauge buckshot and slugs.

The fall hunting seasons are upon us, and if you’re looking for an affordable starter deer or elk hunting rifle that won’t break the bank, here are a few suggestions based on our extensive testing of the class. A few rifles stand out as excellent value for hunters. The right pick depends a bit on what you’re hunting (deer-sized game vs.