The gun range was buzzing. I’d just finished a session, meticulously cleaning my 9mm pistol, when a fellow shooter approached me, eyes wide with a question. “Hey,” he began, “I’ve got a box of .380 ACP rounds… think they’ll work in my nine?” That simple question sparked a conversation that I’ve had many times since, … Read more
Peeling Back the Layers of a Birdshot Shell The Shell Casing The most apparent part of the shell is the casing, frequently made from plastic or sometimes, a combination of plastic and a metallic base. This casing serves as the container, holding all the other components together and providing a structural basis. The shell’s integrity … Read more
Understanding the Inner Workings of a Bullet The Anatomy of Destruction To truly understand the potential for bullets to react to heat, we must first deconstruct the core components that make up these crucial elements of firearms. A bullet is not a single, monolithic object. It is a precisely engineered collection of components, each playing … Read more
The Hidden Threat: Understanding Corrosive Primers Understanding Corrosive Primers The insidious nature of corrosion in firearms stems from the primers. Primers are the tiny explosive components within a cartridge that, when struck by the firing pin, initiate the combustion of the propellant, sending the bullet down the barrel. While modern primers are designed to be … Read more
