Random Firearms Knowledge for the day

Garry James address an issue I drive my friends crazy with in correcting them.  Clips vs Magazine and what exactly a bullet it is sadly the guy who did not know the difference between a bullet and a cartridge is a 20 year military vet. For those that do not know the bullet part is what comes out of the barrel and the cartridge is the whole round in today's terms the bullet, casing, propellant, and primer.

The best gun to use to defend yourself with is the one you have in your hand.  Having the latest uber-cannon is of no use if you cannot carry it (if you are a concealed carrier) or have handy in the case of home defense.  Yes that includes the lowly .22,.25,32, and the much improved .380

.22

.25

.380

Speaking of which with the explosion of conceal carry the .380 is making a huge comeback with all kinds of new personal defense ammunition coming out. Hornady has two new loads the 90grn TAP and the 90grn FTX Critical Defense, Federal has their 90grn Hydro Shok, Corbon also has two loadings the 90grn JHP self dense round and their new Deep Penetration 80grn DPX round that can go 12-17" inside a ballistic medium.  Heck the also have a .223 DPX round that I might have to try.  I would feel secure sending my wife out with a .380 loaded with any of these new rounds.

Also 12 Guage buckshot and 9mm rounds penetrate more sheet rock than .223 / .566 so why not use your AR carbine in the house?  There have been many tests that are easy to find on the internet.  Is interesting how a complaint in the military about barrier penetration of the 5.56 makes it a good round for the house even the XM193 FMJ.  Even the heavy 69-77 grain will break up once it hits a wall. 

You can get into an entry level 16" carbine AR for the $600 range but build one to your specifications for not much more than that. (Something I would be happy to help you with).