Videos tagged with .44 Magnum

This video provides a comprehensive overview of new firearm releases and industry news. It details new models from Beretta, Wilson Combat, Springfield Armory, Savage, Henry, Chiappa, Sig Sauer, and FN, including specifications, calibers, and MSRPs. The presenter also discusses new optics, suppressors, and firearm accessories, offering insights into their features and potential value.

This video from Yee Yee Life tests the penetration capabilities of various firearms against a stack of baking sheets, culminating with a .50 BMG round. The experiment demonstrates the relative stopping power of different calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG, and includes a 12-gauge slug, AK-47, .308, and .30-06 rifle rounds. The results highlight significant differences in penetration, with the .50 BMG ultimately piercing all 34 baking sheets.

This video from Exile Armory LLC showcases a variety of firearms and accessories currently available, with a focus on a flash sale happening on specific dates. The presenters highlight pricing and some features of handguns and rifles, including models from HK, Taurus, Kel-Tec, Bond Arms, Ruger, Diamondback, FN, Pioneer Arms, Smith & Wesson, CZ, Arsenal, American Tactical, and Sig Sauer. They also discuss current inventory challenges with certain brands like Glock and encourage viewers to contact them for competitive pricing and availability.

This video argues that revolvers often outperform semi-automatic pistols for bear defense due to their reliability and simplicity, even though semi-autos offer higher capacity. The speaker emphasizes that in a bear encounter, capacity is irrelevant as a charging bear will likely be engaged within one or two rounds. The focus should be on caliber, capability, ease of use, and accuracy, areas where revolvers are considered superior for this specific application.

This video reviews the top five handguns for self-defense in bear country, emphasizing manageable calibers like .44 Magnum. The instructor, TheYankeeMarshal, prioritizes reliability, shootability, and carryability over extreme power, cautioning against overly large calibers that hinder accuracy under duress. The list includes revolvers from Smith & Wesson and Ruger, with specific models highlighted for their suitability for hiking and bear encounters.

This video provides an expert-level overview of popular revolver calibers for defensive applications, discussing their strengths, weaknesses, and suitable ammunition. It covers the .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .45 ACP, .410 shotshells, .45 Colt, .22 LR, and .44 Special, offering insights into recoil, versatility, and specific load recommendations from a firearms instructor's perspective.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various firearms, from .22 LR to a .50 BMG, through stacks of paper plates. The experiment aims to determine how many plates each caliber can stop before the projectile is fully arrested. The results show a significant increase in penetration with larger calibers, with the .30-06 Springfield ultimately outperforming the .50 BMG in this specific test due to projectile deflection.

The video reviews two new factory-engraved Smith & Wesson revolvers: the 686 Plus and the 629. The presenter, a firearms enthusiast, discusses their aesthetic appeal, moderate engraving coverage, and functional aspects like caliber and barrel length. A significant portion of the review focuses on the high price point, which is approximately double that of standard models, and speculates that this pricing strategy is an attempt by Smith & Wesson to move inventory of models still featuring the internal lock mechanism, which has become less desirable since the introduction of no-lock variants.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics tests the ballistic resistance of a helicopter against various calibers and projectiles, including 10mm, 300 Win Mag, 37mm flashbang, 50 AE, 277 Fury, 10 Gauge bird and buck shot, 50 BMG, crossbow bolts, 44 Magnum, 45 ACP, and 45-70 Auto. The experiment aims to determine how bulletproof a helicopter truly is, demonstrating significant penetration and destruction with larger calibers and high-energy rounds. The video also includes a segment where the helicopter is dropped from a crane to simulate a crash, showcasing its structural failure.

This video explores tactical revolvers, focusing on customization options like accessory rails, braces, and stocks. It highlights the versatility of revolvers like the Chiappa Rhino and Taurus Raging Hunter, particularly for hunting applications requiring straight-wall cartridges. The presenter emphasizes how accessories can improve handling and stability, especially with powerful calibers.

This video from Exile Armory LLC showcases a wide variety of firearms and accessories available for sale. Amber highlights new arrivals and sale items, including handguns, rifles, shotguns, suppressors, and muzzle devices. Specific models mentioned range from Springfield XD and Glock variants to AR-platform rifles and revolvers, with prices and some key features noted.

This video compares the recoil and muzzle rise of the Chiappa Rhino 60DS and the Smith & Wesson Model 29, both chambered in .44 Magnum. Using the same 300-grain PPU jacketed soft point ammunition, the test demonstrates a significant reduction in muzzle rise with the Chiappa Rhino, estimated to be less than half that of the S&W Model 29. The presenter notes that they did not actively try to mitigate recoil, allowing the revolvers to roll back naturally in their hands.