Whether you’re a novice gun enthusiast, a seasoned shooter, or just someone interested in understanding how firearms work, it’s essential to understand the basic parts of a handgun. Knowledge of how this combination of parts come together to form a functional firearm is key to responsible and safe gun use. This article will dive into the main components of a handgun, how handguns and their moving parts have evolved over the years, and why Berry’s is the right partner for all your pistol bullet needs.
Written by Berry's on August 7, 2023
Choosing the right bullet for your shooting needs is a critical aspect of firearm use. With a variety of types available, each with its own advantages and disadvantages, understanding the differences is key. In this blog post, we’ll explore three popular types of bullets: plated bullets, jacketed bullets, and cast bullets. We’ll delve into their characteristics, applications, and why Berry’s Bullets, a leading producer of high-quality bullets, prefers plated bullets for their superior balance of performance and value.
Written by Berry's on June 14, 2023
The 9mm Luger is perhaps the most popular centerfire cartridge on the market today. It is the number one choice of law enforcement officers, ideal for self-defense, and wildly popular among competitors. Once only for handguns, 9mm is now the top choice in pistol-caliber carbines and submachine guns as well. It’s low recoil, accuracy, and low cost have made it the darling of the American shooting public.
Written by Berry's on June 8, 2023
Plinking is the act of shooting at an object, not necessarily a target. Tin cans, glass bottles, and other forms of informal targets are all involved in the “art” of plinking. This blog discusses plinking and the differences between it and target practice along with some dialog on bullet options, safety reasons, and different types of targets including the standard steel target.
Written by Berry's on May 5, 2023
Muzzleloaders are single-shot firearms that differ from modern weapons in that you have to load each round manually through the barrel. There are no rounds or casings, but you do use primers, powder, a slug, and wadding. The challenge of hunting with a muzzleloader is that you only have one shot, and you best have the skills, accuracy, and tenacity to make that one shot count.
Written by Berry's on May 4, 2023
One of the most fundamental skills of every great shooter is the ability to correctly hold a pistol or firearm. It would be a whole lot simpler if everyone were exactly the same. However, we are not the same, and many of us have very unique physical differences that make holding a pistol challenging.
Written by Berry's on April 6, 2023
Grains, which are abbreviated as (gr), is a system that describes the weight or mass of a bullet. Bullet weight is an important consideration for anyone who is shooting to hit a target. A single grain is 1/7000 of a pound.
Written by Berry's on March 13, 2023
Many shooters approach reloading their own ammo as a means of saving money on the cost of buying new rounds. Does the sum of the parts equal the whole? The cost-savings may not be the most impressive factor.
Written by Berry's on January 31, 2023
If you are wondering which is a better round for your needs and are considering the 9mm or 45 ACP, you might also be surprised to find that they are much the same. However, one of them has higher velocity and is a thinner round making it a better option for distance shooting. Both do well for self-defense, but not necessarily hunting big game.
Written by Berry's on January 29, 2023
As shooters we focus on many things – muzzle velocity, the effects of gravity, trajectory, bullet energy, even shooting technique – but the reality is that when we fire a round, all of these things become a battle between the round and the pressure of the air. How the bullet handles the air around it impacts the accuracy, speed, and impact it has should it reach its target. That is true whether you are shooting a bullet with a full metal jacket, a composite, or a regular type of projectile. Boat tail bullets have a way of dealing with the air around them so that they shoot truer at longer ranges.
Written by Berry's on December 14, 2022
