Explore expert handgun ammo reviews and buying guides from Field & Stream. Learn about different calibers, bullet types, and performance factors to choose the right ammunition for your needs. Our experts break down real-world testing, comparisons, and use cases—from target shooting and self-defense to hunting applications.
Modern metallic cartridges are either rimfire or centerfire. Here’s how to tell them apart
To choose the right bullet, you need to know what it’s made of and how it’s constructed. Here’s a full breakdown
Choose the best hunting cartridge for taking just about everything with a handgun
This cartridge debate raged for decades. Our shooting editor’s full breakdown details why the 9mm has ultimately come out on top
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