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The 1911 pistol is an American icon and Dan Wesson makes some of the best! The pistol we're looking at here is the Dan Wesson PM-9 "Pointman" 1911 chambered in 9mm parabellum. This pistol is a full size, all stainless steel model with adjustable sights. The pistol was purchased new in early 2020. Three years and fifteen thousand rounds later, what is the verdict?   5.4 million people purchased a firearm for the first time during 2021 according to the National Shooting Sp …

What’s the Difference Between a Full Auto and Semi-Auto Bolt Carrier Group?     One of the most common questions we see is some variant of “what’s the difference between a full-auto and a semi-auto bolt carrier group?” If you’ve wondered this yourself, have questions about the legality of a full-auto BCG, or just want to know more about the differences, we’ve got you covered. We’re going to go over all of the …

With so many options out there, SpiceTac rates the best 9mm ammo for self-defense, home defense, and target shooting using ballistic gelatin testing results. There are several factors that go into choosing a bullet that will best suit your particular handgun purpose and application. Bullet weight, muzzle velocity, penetration, expansion, recoil, and terminal ballistics are all important factors. When it comes to personal defense, two of the most important factors that drive our bulle …

AR-15 Pistol vs Rifle: Which Should You Choose? There is a great deal of confusion and debate in the firearms community on the subject of AR-15 rifles vs AR-15 pistols. How practical is an AR pistol? Is it worth it? What do you gain and lose by going with a pistol over a rifle and vice versa? We’re going to take a deep dive into all these questions (plus a few other considerations) to help you make the right choice for your firearm needs, preferenc …

An important part of owning an AR-15 rifle is being able to regularly clean your gun and maintain its long-term performance. Cleaning your AR-15 may seem complex, but it really isn’t that difficult. The more your clean your rifle, the easier the process is, and you will have a service-ready gun for decades. There are many different opinions and techniques for cleaning an AR-15, but we'll describe a general cleaning guide and a good start to finding the best process for your gun. …