The ability to use lighter or heavier projectiles for different applications in a caliber has led to heavy-and-slow versus light-and-fast debates ad nauseum ever since people realized that they had options. Cavemen probably thought about it too, but then they were just like, “Nah, hitting target more important.” Barnes’ 95 grain TAC-XP bullet won’t be an exception to that rule. But it could well make some people rethink … Read More →
Tag Archives: 9mm
First Look: Speer Gold Dot G2 Ammo
*As of 3/21/2015, our ballistic testing results for this round can be found HERE! By now you’ve probably heard that the FBI is switching back to 9mm. There’s a good chance you’ve even heard that they’ve been doing some in-depth testing to find their next duty round. And although largely conjecture (not really), there’s a good chance this could be that round. Although I can’t say … Read More →
Product Review: HK VP9
My first trip to the range with the VP9, I loaded up a magazine with 15 rounds of Federal HST, grabbed a few boxes of Atlanta Arms 147 grain ammo, and hit the range. I then proceeded to pewpew through the magazine of HST as quickly as I could to see how the VP would run wide-cavity JHP rounds out of the box. As I would … Read More →
Product Review: Atlanta Arms 147 grain 9mm FMJ (follow up with chrono)
You might remember the first impressions article about this ammo from back in June of this year, which has more background than this writeup (here). I’ve continued to shoot the AA&A Team Glock/AMU 9mm load that Atlanta Arms sent me for reviews throughout the remainder of the summer (into the fall) and it’s still good to go. The black box (new production) ammo is a great … Read More →
First Impression: H&K VP9
So the long-awaited day finally arrived and I picked up my new VP9 yesterday afternoon. And after everything I had read, I was expecting a clunky trigger pull, a high bore axis, and ergonomics that put a Glock to shame but aren’t quite enough to tip the scales in the VP9’s favor. What I found when I opened the case was a very good stock trigger (surprisingly good) with … Read More →
Review: Kimber Aegis II 9mm
Historically, Kimber 1911s have been somewhat of a hit or a miss at times. Kimber’s QC wasn’t the best out there for a stretch, but it does seem as if the overall quality of Kimber guns has been steadily improving since some of the earlier series II small parts gave the brand a bad reputation for a stint. HP guest contributor C.Helm seems to have found a real keeper, and … Read More →
First Impression: Atlanta Arms & Ammo 147 grain FMJ (Team Glock/AMU Load)
A Handgun Planet giveaway is in progress! Click here for more info! After seeing at least a few boxes of this stuff (or the blue box version) at just about every major match I’ve shot in the southeast over the past few years, I finally managed to get my hands on some. First impression? It’s good stuff. Atlanta Arms has been in the business for over … Read More →
New Release: H&K VP9
HP’s first impressions of the VP9 are HERE! So, by now you’ve probably heard that H&K is coming out with a striker-fired gun. They were the first to do it, so maybe they’re tired of seeing other companies eat up the market share up with their concept. But in any case, for those of you who haven’t heard, here it is: the VP9. The news … Read More →
Product Review: SPHINX SDP Compact 9mm
Despite being known for its riddles, the role of the sphinx hasn’t ever been the least bit mysterious; the sphinx has always been the guardian of something. And in this case, the thing being guarded is likely very precious to you. Because it is you. I was extremely excited to see these guns at the SHOT Show back in January, and shooting them at Media Day was a treat. After all, … Read More →
Product Issue: Freedom Munitions 124-grain 9mm FMJ
*As of 5/10/2016, a more current review of Freedom Munitions 9mm can be found here. Thanks for reading.* [Editor’s Note- 1/15/2016] We recently received a different batch of Freedom 9mm to test out. Testing is ongoing, but of note, it appears that the brass on current new production 9mm is standard-spec stuff now without any “step” inside the case. Additionally, we have not seen any signs … Read More →
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