By tweaking this new baseline formula, Federal is able to tailor the primer to work in different types of ammunition, ranging from small pistol calibers like the .380, which use minimal amounts of ...

Small pistol and rifle primers utilize a cup 0.175" in diameter, while large pistol and rifle primers measure 0.210" across. Large rifle primers are 0.008" thicker than a large pistol primer.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Here’s a primer on what people mean when they talk about the three most common types of firearms: handguns, rifles and shotguns. HANDGUNS Glock 9-mm semiautomatic pistol ...

So, broadly speaking, there are four types of primers: large rifle, large pistol, small rifle, and small pistol. As mentioned, 9mm handgun cartridges use small pistol primers. Small primers have a ...

There are four: the case, the primer, the power, and the projectile. Here's a full breakdown. Print Subscription-$35 for the Best Field & Stream Stories · Subscribe Today ...

Remington's new Model 700 EtronX centerfire target rifle and pesky varmint bagger is more than just another gun. It's the opening salvo in what could well be the next revolution in firearms.

The Department of Defense has increased protections for military personnel from exposure to lead from firearms. It can be a health problem for people using recreational shooting ranges, too.