To understand the .38 ACP, you’ve got to put yourself in the boots of a U.S. cavalryman at the turn of the 20th century. The sidearm of the day? Likely a Colt Army revolver in .38 Long Colt. Trouble was, that round just didn’t get the job done.
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.45 Colt History and Use Over 150 Years
In the dust and thunder of America’s post-Civil War expansion westward, one cartridge rose above the rest to carve out a name for itself—not only in leather holsters and cavalry belts, but in the folklore and firearms legacy of a young and unruly nation.
.45 ACP History and Use Over 120 Years
As the 20th century rolled in, the United States military was searching for a pistol cartridge that could deliver reliable stopping power on the battlefield. Enter John Moses Browning.
.45-70 Government History and Popularity: From Black Powder Military Past to Modern Hunting Favorite
The .45-70 Government (45-70) cartridge is a piece of American firearms lore, a bridge between the black powder cartridge past and the smokeless powder present.
Lever-Action Rifle Calibers: The Top Three for Hunters
If you’re considering hunting with a lever-action rifle, the question is, what caliber do you choose? For your consideration, here are my top three choices for lever-action calibers for hunting.