21 Sharp Evaluation: We’re Not Impressed with the Round
On September 18, 2024, Winchester introduced a new rimfire cartridge called the 21 Sharp. The company said the new 21 Sharp rimfire cartridge was purposefully designed to provide top performance with lead-free projectiles rather than accommodating lead-free bullets later. Supposedly, the new cartridge allows for a range of bullet types, including full metal jacket (FMJ), copper matrix, and plated-lead options. Jacketed hollow-point (JHP) bullets will also be available in 21 Sharp, according to Winchester. We wanted to see what was up with this new round, comparing it to existing 22 LR and 22 Magnum choices side by side at the range.
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New Lawsuit Challenges Washington D.C. Magazine Ban
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Gun Tests Master Index 1989 to 2024
2024 HANDGUNS
Issue Date
Beretta Model 84BP 380 ACP
May 2024
Cimarron Firearms Co. Model No. 3 1st Model American CA8661 45 Long Colt
June 2024
Colt Government Model O1911C-SS...
Ammo Price Increases Are Coming
Since President Donald Trump’s announcement on April 4 about new tariffs — a 10% blanket tariff on all imports, plus targeted reciprocal tariffs —...