Videos tagged with High Velocity Cartridge

The Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7 is a new handgun chambered in 5.7x28mm, designed to handle the cartridge's high velocity and pressure. It features an optics-ready, threaded barrel, a 22-round capacity, and a lightweight design. The pistol utilizes S&W's Tempo barrel system, a two-part barrel with a delayed lockup mechanism to manage pressure and ensure smooth operation.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Smith & Wesson Model 53 revolver, chambered in the unique 22 Jet cartridge. The presenters highlight its dual firing pin system for both centerfire and rimfire ammunition, its K-frame platform, and its historical context in the early 1960s craze for high-velocity revolver rounds. The video notes the extreme loudness of the 22 Jet and advises mandatory hearing protection.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Winchester 220 Swift cartridge, tracing its development from early 20th-century cartridge innovation to its introduction by Winchester in 1935. It highlights the cartridge's extreme velocity, historical context alongside cartridges like the 22 High Power and 250 Savage, and its eventual decline due to barrel erosion issues, later addressed with stainless steel barrels. The presenter also showcases a Ruger No. 1 rifle chambered in 220 Swift, discussing its features and the cartridge's performance characteristics.