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Firearm & caliber guides

Every guide we've published, written to answer a specific question without wasting your time.

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Best caliber for home defense
An honest comparison of 9mm, .45 ACP, and .380 ACP for home defense — penetration, capacity, recoil, and cost.
Two rifle cartridges side by side for comparison
5.56 vs .308
A practical comparison of 5.56 NATO and .308 Winchester — range, recoil, weight, and cost.
Sporting rifle on a weathered range bench
First AR-15: what to know
A first-time AR-15 buyer's guide: caliber, configuration, accessories, and first-year budgeting.

Picked a caliber? The firearms catalog shows what shoots it — and the ammo in stock for it.