The .22 Magnum for Self-Defense

A number of defense-oriented loads have been introduced for the .22 WMR. Can such a cartridge compete in a growing field of personal-protection ammunition?

The .40 S&W

The .40 S&W was designed as a compromise between the 9 mm and the .45, but regardless of personal preference, it makes a good self-defense round.

Proven Performance: Hornady's Critical Duty

Criminal violence in society is inevitable, and Hornady’s’ Critical Duty is designed to defeat bad guys and the barriers they often hide behind.

Remington .38 Spl. +P Packaging Mix

Remington has issued an alert on 100-round boxes of .38 Spl. +P 125 grain semi-jacketed hollow point ammunition with a specific lot number. (12/10/2012)

Handgun Stopping Power: Sizing Up Your Options

The author fired 100 handgun loads into ballistic gelatin, measuring velocity, penetration and expansion for each.

Hush: It’s CCI’s Quiet .22

For a subsonic load, CCI’s Quiet .22 ammunition is quiet, accurate and affordable, and is a great round for plinking, training and hunting.

Bullet Casting: Loading ’Em Up

Now that you have scrounged up enough lead and molded some bullets, it’s time to put all of the components together.

Bullet Casting: Bullets on the Cheap

Reloading has long been considered a cost-saving alternative, but casting your own bullets can save you even more.

Barnes VOR-TX Handgun Hunting Ammunition

Barnes Bullets’ VOR-TX copper hollow-point bullets are available in three handgun hunting calibers for handloaders. (2/2/2012)

Recapping SHOT Show 2012's New Products

Check out the full recap of what AmericanRifleman.org was able to cover at SHOT Show 2012 and get caught up on anything you may have missed!