Articles Written by Jon LaFerriere

Ammo Guides

The Best 223 Ammo For Each Use Case – .223 Rem Loads That We Actually Run

Jon Paul Laferriere July 18, 2025

image of various types of 223 remington ammo rounds

Not all 223 ammo is made for the same purpose. And faster FPS doesnt always translate from one use to another. Read this guide to learn more.

Calibers

22LR vs 9mm – The No-BS Guide to Two Essential Calibers

Jon Paul Laferriere June 5, 2025

9mm vs 22lr ammo comparison guide updated and indepth

There's a short version and long version. The long version includes gifs of Mark Ruffallo and Russell Crowe. The short version is just a gif of Russell Crowe. By the end of this guide, you’ll be able ...

Ammo Guides

The Best 9mm Range Ammo – Hand Picked By Ammo Industry Vets

Jon Paul Laferriere April 23, 2025

man with ear protection at an outdoor range shooting a small caliber pistol chambered in 9mm at steel targets in the midwest mountains

Wondering what the best 9mm practice ammo is? You’re in the right place. We’ve seen what works, what jams, and what people keep coming back to buy again and again (and again and again and again). ...

Ammo Guides

Life or Death: Best 9mm Defense Ammo – Expert Buyer Guide

Jon Paul Laferriere March 28, 2025

Life or death could hinge on your 9mm self defense ammo choice. But where do you start and which are the best rounds to carry in a self defense (or home defense) scenario? Read this expert guide to ...

Ammo Guides

Best SBR Ammo for Your AR-15: Why Regular 5.56 (XM193) Might Not Be the Best Choice

Jon Paul Laferriere February 13, 2025

Photo of a short barreled ar15 556 rifle black and gray tones laying on a dark marble table with subtle grain texture

1The SBR Struggle: Why Barrel Length Matters2Example Ballistics for Short Barrel vs. Standard Barrel Length Using Regular 55 grain FMJ 556 Ammo3Similar Issues With M855 62 Grain Green Tip 556 Ammo ...

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Best Place To Buy Ammo Online – Our Top Picks [Updated 2025]

Jon Paul Laferriere December 10, 2024

Table of Contents 1SGAmmo2Target Sports USA3Palmetto State Armory (PSA)4Bereli5Ammunition Depot6Brownells7MidwayUSA8Natchez Shooting and Outdoors9Sportsman's Warehouse10Lucky Gunner11Final ...

Calibers

38 Super vs 38 Special: The Difference and The Details

Jon Paul Laferriere September 26, 2022

You’ve heard the name “.38” before. But did you know that .38 Special and .38 Super are two entirely different beasts? Spoiler: The .38 Super is a semi-auto round, while the .38 Special ...