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The Best Self Defense Ammo – Ballistic Testing
- Ammo Topics
- April 25, 2019
The AmmoToGo.com team tests 143 different handgun loads through a 4-layer barrier into ballistic gelatin. Enjoy the treasure trove of data and see how each round compared under identical testing conditions to other ammunition options.
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FMJ vs. JHP
- Ammo Topics
- June 30, 2020
They are two of the most popular bullet types you’ll find in commercial ammunition. But which is what you need? Let’s dig into the differences in FMJ vs. JHP ammo.
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9×18 vs 9×19 – Makarov versus Luger
- Ammo Topics
- June 23, 2020
By the numbers in their names alone, the 9x18mm Makarov and the 9x19mm Parabellum (aka 9mm Luger, or simply 9mm) seem nearly identical. They are in fact very different cartridges. This short article explains what separates 9×18 vs 9×19 ammo as it relates to origin, dimensions, and performance. Origin of the 9x18mm During WWI and
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Hornady Critical Duty
- Ammo Topics
- June 19, 2020
Choosing the right ammunition for your conceal-carry weapon and home-defense firearm can be difficult. With target-shooting rounds, you can basically select a budget-friendly box of bullets and head to the range. If they cycle with relative consistency, don’t harm your firearm, and deliver at least moderate accuracy, most gun owners are happy. But for personal
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Hornady Critical Defense
- Ammo Topics
- June 12, 2020
Hornady Critical Defense is a well-known and respected self-defense option among the shooting community. What sets this ammo apart from other options available? Let’s find out!
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45 ACP vs. 10mm
- Ammo Topics, Caliber Comparisons
- June 3, 2020
Two larger pistol calibers that are sure to ignite strong feels from shooters interested in muzzle energy and stopping a threat – what’s your best bet between 45 ACP and 10mm?
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Pistol Shooting Stance – What’s Important and Why it Matters
- Range Training, Self Defense
- May 27, 2020
Your stance is the base for everything else. Get it right and you’ve laid a solid foundation for consistent training gains. Let’s explore some of the basics of a good pistol shooting stance.
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Center Axis Relock Explained
- Range Training
- May 27, 2020
Let’s look at Center Axis Relock, a shooting stance possibly made famous by Hollywood’s John Wick movies but actually endorsed by several respected American self-defense trainers.
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