I recently had the opportunity to test out a newer ammo from the guys at Bulk Ammo.  They are a company that services shooters through competitive prices, and as the name implies the more you buy the better the prices become.  Steve sent me some of Hornady’s new Critical Defense 38 special +P. This ammo is specifically designed as a defensive load.  Since most of the work we do is on wheel guns used for duty and protection it seemed like...

Do you need +P ammunition for your gun?  Most people don’t know what +P means, or if they should use it. Quick rule of thumb:  If you have an older gun, stay away from the atomic loads.  This includes new model Colt Single Action revolvers. +P is a rating given to ammunition that has higher than standard pressure ratings for a particular cartridge.  For instance, +P loads for the 9mm increase pressure by about 10%.  This allows a higher...