GLOCK’s OEM 15-Round Magazines
GLOCK’s OEM 15-Round Magazines: What G43X, G48 and G44 Owners Need to Know GLOCK’s OEM 15-round magazines for the G43X, G48 and G44 are one of the company’s more notable Slimline accessory updates of 2026. Announced April 17 at the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, the new magazines give G43X and G48 owners a […]
5 Red Dot Pistol Drills
5 Red Dot Pistol Drills to Find the Dot Faster and Shoot Better A red dot pistol can make it easier to maintain a target-focused sight picture and track the aiming point, but the optic does not automatically make you faster or more accurate. The biggest challenge for many shooters moving from iron sights is […]
How to Choose a Red Dot Sight
How to Choose a Red Dot Sight: A Buyer’s Guide Learning how to choose a red dot sight has become more complicated because today’s optics vary in footprint, emitter design, dot size, battery system, mounting height, night-vision capability, and intended platform. A sight that makes sense on an AR-15 may be a poor fit for […]
What Caliber Is a 1911?
What Caliber Is a 1911? A Guide to 1911 Ammo Options The 1911 is not limited to one caliber. John Browning’s original U.S. military pistol was chambered in .45 ACP, but modern 1911-pattern pistols are available in several cartridges, including 9mm, 10mm, .38 Super, .40 S&W, and .22 LR. The exact ammunition you need depends […]
.22 LR Ammo Prices in 2026
.22 LR Ammo Prices in 2026: What You’re Actually Paying Per Round .22 LR ammo prices remain among the lowest in the ammunition market, but the number on the shelf can vary dramatically depending on the load, brand, quantity, retailer, and current supply. In August 2026, the lowest observed bulk .22 LR prices are around […]
Federal Punch 22 WMR
Federal Punch 22 WMR: A Purpose-Built Rimfire Defense Load The Federal Punch 22 WMR is a purpose-built defensive load designed around one of the biggest limitations of rimfire ammunition: generating consistent penetration from compact handguns. Introduced in 2022, Punch 22 WMR uses a 45-grain nickel-plated lead-core bullet engineered to minimize expansion and prioritize penetration, including […]
22 WMR for Survival and Personal Defense
22 WMR for Survival and Personal Defense: What the Cartridge Actually Offers The 22 WMR, also known as 22 Magnum or Winchester Magnum Rimfire, occupies an interesting space between 22 LR and centerfire cartridges. Introduced in 1959, it was developed to provide more velocity and energy than 22 LR while remaining compact and relatively inexpensive. […]
Browning PRO22
Browning PRO22: A Subsonic Precision Load for Rimfire Shooters The Browning PRO22 is a .22 LR target load designed for shooters looking for consistent performance without moving all the way into premium match ammunition. Introduced in 2022, PRO22 combines a 40-grain lead round-nose bullet with a published muzzle velocity of 1,085 fps and a precise […]
Browning SUB22
Browning SUB22: The Subsonic .22 LR Load Built Specifically for Pistols The Browning SUB22 is a .22 LR load designed specifically for suppressed semi-automatic pistols. Announced at SHOT Show 2023 and made commercially available in January 2024, SUB22 uses a relatively heavy 45-grain black copper-plated lead round-nose bullet at a published 1,060 fps. Browning designed […]
The Transonic Zone Explained
The Transonic Zone Explained: Why Subsonic .22 LR Isn’t Always Silent If you’ve ever fired subsonic .22 LR through a suppressor and heard an unexpected sharp crack, you may have encountered the effects of a projectile operating close to the speed of sound. The label “subsonic” does not guarantee that every round will produce the […]