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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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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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The Chapman – Modified Weaver Stance
- Range Training
- May 27, 2020
An in-depth look at the Chapman shooting stance – also known as the modified weaver stance. What is this shooting stance good for and is it something you should consider adding to your toolbox? Let’s find out!
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The Weaver Stance – What It Is and How it Works
- Range Training
- May 26, 2020
A look at the legendary weaver stance for shooters. Why did this stance get so popular and is it something you should consider adding to your toolbox to become a better shooter? Let’s find out!
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The Isosceles Stance Explained
- Range Training
- May 25, 2020
What is the Isosceles Stance and what type of shooter should use it? Let’s explore this shooting style and see if there’s a way to add it to your toolbox on the firing line.
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Birdshot vs. Buckshot – Best Home Defense Option
- Ammo Topics
- May 20, 2020
We examine the differences between two popular shotgun loads – buckshot vs. birdshot. What makes for a better choice for different uses and what should you rely upon for home defense?
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