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Really solid points here, and I appreciate you taking the time to lay them out so clearly. POI shift, inconsistent recoil impulse, and potential feeding issues are all very real considerations when mixing loads. Even for folks who don’t shoot thousands of rounds a year, consistency builds...

That’s a really solid breakdown—you hit on the three things I’ve seen most often when people try to mix ammo: POI shift, rhythm disruption, and occasional feed hiccups. I think your “gun wu wu” point is actually spot on too when all your reps are with one consistent load, the feedback loop...

That “rounded triangle” look makes sense if the sheet metal was thin and tore rather than sheared. The .25 ACP just doesn’t have the mass or velocity to punch a clean hole in anything but light material. Instead you get tearing, deformation of the jacket, and sometimes even a flap of metal...

The classic “snake guns” really are in a league of their own. A Python is probably the most versatile starting point if you’re set on Colt—.357 gives you flexibility with lighter .38s for practice and magnums for serious work. An Anaconda is a beast, but definitely more of a hunting/field...

It’s possible, though not in the way most people picture. A .25 ACP 35-grain Critical Defense round doesn’t carry a lot of energy, so it’s unlikely to punch a clean one-inch hole in steel. What can happen is: Soft or thin sheet metal (like ducting, siding, or very thin mild steel) can tear...

That’s some solid firsthand experience real-world tissue and bone tests often tell you more than gel blocks. You’re right about Speer Gold Dot being bonded, while HST is not. Federal designed the HST jacket profile and skiving to resist separation even without bonding, and in gel tests they...

Thanks for the feedback! I’ve been leaning toward the S&W route, but you’re right, those older models have a reputation that’s hard to ignore. Out of curiosity, which Colt model would you recommend as a good first revolver? I’ve been digging into optics and setups too, and found this write-up on...

I carried Critical Defense for a while mainly because of its reliability in my compact Glock, but after seeing some gel tests, I switched to 124gr HST. The balance between penetration and expansion feels more reassuring for me. Anyone here still prefer Critical Defense for short-barreled...

Hi Chef Albert, thanks for starting this series your breakdown into quick-cook, braise, and grind categories makes wild game much less intimidating to prepare. I’ve always struggled with shoulder cuts from whitetail do you prefer a sous vide approach before searing, or straight into braising for...