Condition Andrew J. Grandy’s Big Idea The 1970s were a period of intense innovation in small arms development, and one of the most unique and ambitious ammunition concepts to emerge from this era was folded ammunition. Developed by Andrew J. Grandy at Frankford Arsenal, this radical departure from conventional cartridge
Condition The Ukraine War Has Changed Things Drones have quickly become one of the most challenging threats on today’s battlefields. With these FPV drones popping up everywhere, Russian and Ukrainian forces fighting in Ukraine have been forced to think outside the box. Enter the 5.45 Anti-Drone round—an improvised buckshot cartridge
Condition A Fascinating Yet Flawed Oddity In the vast world of unusual ammunition, strange and unusual peaks my interest. The .357 Magnum multiball loading is one such case. One that sent me digging deeper into the history of the concept. At first glance, the concept of firing multiple projectiles from
Condition A Step in Early Firearms Design Few ammunition designs capture the spirit of 19th-century inventiveness quite like the Pinfire Cartridge. Long before centerfire and rimfire ammo dominated the marketplace, this unusual design helped push firearms toward a breechloading future. Created by French gunsmith Casimir Lefaucheux in 1832 (and patented
