If you like the .357 Mag., but don't like the recoil generated by heavier bullets, consider this 135-grain load from Speer. Many semi-automatic pistol cartridges would trade in their nickel-plated cases for this kind of terminal performance. This load will also perform just about identically from a shorter barreled revolver.
| Load | Handgun | MV (fps) | PEN (inches) | EXP (inches) | RW (grains) |
| .357 Mag. Speer 135-grain Gold Dot | Smith & Wesson Model 686 (4-inch barrel) | 1,244 | 16 | 0.53 | 135 |
Red-dot sights are all the rage. Should you put one on your home-defense shotgun?
A laser sight for a single action revolver makes for a terrific training aid.
Haste makes waste. Worse still, it could make the difference between life and death.
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have the new Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Metal pistol with a Leupold DeltaPoint Pro red-dot sight carried in a Tulster OATH holster.
Converting a DA/SA pistol like the H&K USP to Double Action Only (DAO) typically requires the installation of proprietary parts. Having a certified armorer or qualified gunsmith do the work ensures the gun’s safety and reliability.
