Handgun

Hornady Critical Duty

Hornady Critical Duty

Hornady’s latest offering for law enforcement and personal defense changes the terminal-performance paradigm.

March 26, 2013
.357 Mag. Federal 180-grain JHP

.357 Mag. Federal 180-grain JHP

If a recovered bullet could be described as pretty, this one would win the beauty pageant.

January 8, 2013
2013 Golden Bullseye

Shooting Illustrated Announces 2013 Golden Bullseye Winners

Our annual awards honor the best of the best in the firearms industry—and this year's list of recipients is no exception.

December 14, 2012
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Buffalo Bore Ammunition

Superior terminal performance is Buffalo Bore's mission, and the company's loads prove it.

December 13, 2012
.40 S&W Hornady Critical Defense 165-grain FTX

.40 S&W Hornady Critical Defense 165-grain FTX

How does the Hornady Critical Defense .40 S&W load perform in terminal testing?

December 11, 2012
.40 S&W Hornady Critical Duty 175-grain FlexLock

.40 S&W Hornady Critical Duty 175-grain FlexLock

How does Hornady's newest self-defense load perform?

December 4, 2012
38 Spl. 140-grain Wilson Combat Hornady XTP

.38 Spl. 140-grain Wilson Combat Hornady XTP

This load from Wilson Combat offers a fine alternative to .357 Mag. fodder without the punishing recoil.

November 27, 2012
.40 S&W Remington 180-grain Golden Saber BJHP

.40 S&W Remington 180-grain Golden Saber BJHP

A look at the terminal performance of one of the best .40 S&W loads on the market.

November 20, 2012
357 Mag. Speer 135-grain Gold Dot

.357 Mag. Speer 135-grain Gold Dot

How does this lighter-weight .357 Mag. load perform?

November 13, 2012
.357 Mag. Speer 158-grain Gold Dot

.357 Mag. Speer 158-grain Gold Dot

Don't overlook the .357 Mag., especially not this option from Speer.

November 6, 2012