This video provides a data-driven comparison of 9mm firearms with varying barrel lengths, from a 4.3-inch pistol to a 16.37-inch rifle. The Banana Ballistics host uses a Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph to measure velocity and conducts tests for accuracy, penetration in various media, and performance against steel plates. The analysis reveals that while longer barrels offer velocity gains, especially with +P ammunition, the practical benefits for accuracy and subsonic performance may be less pronounced than expected.
This review evaluates multiple compact EDC pistols, defining 'compact' as roughly a 4-inch barrel and 15-round capacity. The Beretta PX4 Storm Compact emerged as a top performer with an average score of 8.5/10, praised for its recoil management and flat shooting. The Apollo 11 Compact also scored highly at 8.7/10, noted as a 'bargain Staccato'. Several pistols like the Glock 19M and FN 509 Compact received solid scores but were noted as reliable workhorses or having higher MSRPs.
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