Taurus TX22 Competition pistol with an open slide

The 3 Worst 1911 Brands to Avoid

The 1911 pistol is a Colt design that has been in production for over a century and has earned its reputation among civilian, military, and police as being a reliable, hard-hitting weapon that many folks happily carry every day to protect their lives or the lives of others. A good 1911 is a true joy …

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.38 Smith & Wesson ammo vs .38 Special ammo

38 S&W vs 38 Special Ammo: Are they interchangeable?

Despite sharing the .38 name and looking similar, the 38 S&W and the 38 Special are two different ammo cartridges with several differences between them. 38 S&W vs 38 Special The .38 Special and the .38 Smith and Wesson are not interchangeable. The .38 Smith and Wesson is larger in diameter than the .38 Special. …

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