Which ammunition calibers are gaining popularity, and which ones are falling out of favor? We dug into 15 years of … Continued
Writer Profile: Chris Baker
Chris Baker joined the Lucky Gunner team in 2011 and, among other roles, serves as the editor of Lucky Gunner Lounge.
Chris has a broad interest in all types of shooting activities, but he’s most passionate about firearms as tools for personal protection. Prior to working for Lucky Gunner full time, Chris taught basic handgun skills and concealed carry permit classes to a diverse range of clients in his home state of North Carolina. He is a Rangemaster-certified Shotgun and Advanced Handgun Instructor and NRA Handgun Instructor. His ongoing pursuit of knowledge in the shooting world has included over 500 hours of professional firearms and self-defense training from instructors like Ken Hackathorn, Tom Givens, Ernest Langdon, Craig Douglas, Gabe White, Darryl Bolke, Wayne Dobbs, Chuck Haggard, Claude Werner, John Hearne, Jim Higginbotham, Kyle DeFoor, and Randy Cain, among others.
Posts by Chris Baker
7.62×39 Barrel Length vs. Velocity: What the Data Shows
7.62x39mm has always been the province of the AK. And most of the time, that means a 16-inch barrel. However, … Continued
S&W 386 Night Guard: Second Chance for a Great Idea
About a year ago, I did a video lamenting the lack of new revolvers with modern or innovative features. This … Continued
300 Blackout Ballistics by Barrel Length: What the Data Told Us
.300 Blackout has been called “efficient” so often that the word has almost lost its meaning. So we measured it. … Continued
The Best .22 Trainer Pistols: 11 Current Models Tested
What makes a good .22 trainer pistol? And which one is actually worth buying? For this installment of Project Rimfire, … Continued
What Barrel Length Do You Really Need for .223?
You can spend weeks online debating ideal bullet weights, minimum velocity thresholds, and what actually matters for terminal performance with … Continued
What Is a .22 Trainer Pistol? History, Types, and Best Uses
What exactly is a “.22 trainer pistol,” and what makes one different from a regular .22 plinker? In this bonus … Continued
Taurus TX22: Does It Deserve the Hype?
The Taurus TX22 has a reputation for being one of the best .22 LR trainer pistols you can buy. After … Continued