The National Interest

Does It Really Matter What Kind of 9mm Ammunition You Use? We Looked At the Data

Here’s What You Need To Remember: Penetration depth, muzzle energy, wounding capability and pricing are all important aspects of choosing ammunition for self-defense. I’ve been a handgun enthusiast ...
The National Interest

The Best 9mm Ammo For Self Defense: Here Is What We Picked

I’ve been a handgun enthusiast for a little over a decade now, and I love everything about handguns. I love older pistol designs and all modern designs the same way. I have my preferences as far as ...
usace.army.mil

Combat configured loads are the most efficient type of ammunition load

Units with an operational plan need to react quickly to a call to action with little or no notice. Units assigned to the Korean peninsula to assist the Republic of Korea must be able to effectively ...
Officer

Nosler 115 Grain ASP 9mm Cartridges

I tested Nosler’s 115 grain ASP 9mm cartridges, a controlled expansion cartridge designed for defensive use. The advanced design of the ASP bullet prevailed in these tests. ASP stands for Assured ...
Officer

Shell Tech 9mm Ammo Review: Good Lightweight Off-Duty Cartridge

I tested Shell Tech’s 9mm ammunition from Shell Shock Technologies (SST). Ordinarily, I test ammunition for duty use. I do not recommend this style of SST’s 9mm cartridges for duty. They do have a ...