Recent content by bfox71

Generally speaking, the smaller the diameter of the bullet the less mass it will have, and thus it will rely more on velocity to produce energy. In other words, shorter barrels (like a Shield) favore heavier bullets to make up for the loss in velocity. Most of the ammo is rated with 4 inch...

It's not even close. The G26 is a way better firearm.

Nice comparison (though fairly predictable). As far as the Gen4 vs. Gen5 G23, I suspect the difference was fairly arbitrary given so few rounds, OR, the finger grooves (or lack thereof) made the difference. When I think of "recoil" between different pistol loads/calibers I think of recoil as...

I carry one or two of the five concealed carry guns I own. I've owned about two dozen concealed carry pistols over the last 16 years I've been carrying, and this ended up being the best for my personal needs. I basically have a small variety of guns for different carry needs based on what I am...

A few years ago when some gun stores started unloading .40 S&W as much as they could after the FBI and other law enforcement agencies dumped .40 S&W and switched to 9mm, I purchased a new SIG P229 Enhanced Elite in .40 S&W for $699 (normally $1099). With the $400 I saved, I was able to buy an...

Smith & Wesson Performance M&P9 Shield M2.0 and Beretta PX4 Storm Compact Inox in 9mm with Langdon Tactical Technology Upgrades Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Subcompact Ruger LCP II in .380 ACP SIG Sauer P229 Enhanced Elite in .357 SIG, .40 S&W, and 9mm

I'm planning on camping/hunting on a mountain in New York in December. My sister and her husband own about 33 acres partially up the mountain and then there are thousands more of nothing but good ol' mountain wilderness. Although I came up with the idea of hunting in NY (I'm from Ohio), I...

A few thoughts on the Classic I really love Savage Arms and think the Savage Classic line is hands down the best value for your money—period. I’ve done a ton of research and would recommend any of the newer versions in particular. Not only have they jeweled the bolt and started producing a...