Videos tagged with Personal Defense Ammunition

This video reviews the Charter Arms Professional revolver chambered in .32 H&R Magnum, highlighting its suitability for self-defense. The presenter discusses the firearm's features, including its 3-inch barrel, adjustable sights, and smooth grip, and compares its performance and recoil to the .38 Special. The focus is on the resurgence of the .32 H&R Magnum due to advancements in ammunition.

This video provides an in-depth review and testing of the S.O.B. (Save Our Butts) 12-gauge shotgun slug from Holy S Ranch. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, evaluates its performance through live-fire tests on steel and ballistic gel, chronograph readings, and comparisons to standard slugs. Key findings include its unique all-brass construction, low recoil, impressive terminal performance in gel, but also concerns about consistency and price.

This video provides a monthly analysis of ammunition prices observed in big box stores in the Kansas City area for June 2024. The presenter, Mark, aims to offer data points for consumers to make informed purchasing decisions, noting a plateauing effect in prices and some slight decreases. He advises that now might be a good time to stock up on ammunition for hunting or personal defense needs, especially for calibers like 5.56/.223, .308, and pistol rounds, while cautioning against panic buying.

This review of the Smith & Wesson 340PD Airlite focuses on its performance with various ammunition types, particularly its significant recoil in .357 Magnum. The presenter highlights its suitability as a concealed carry firearm due to its lightweight Scandium frame and titanium cylinder, emphasizing its double-action-only operation for snag-free drawing. While not ideal for range plinking, it's presented as a favored carry gun.

This video details a ballistic gel test of FN DFNS 5.7x28mm personal defense ammunition, fired from a PSA 57 Rock pistol and a PS90 carbine. The test focuses on velocity, penetration, and fragmentation characteristics, with the presenter expressing skepticism about the overall effectiveness and consistency of the tested ammunition. The presenter notes significant inconsistencies in cycling and velocity readings, suggesting potential loading issues with this specific batch of ammunition.

This video presents a ballistic gelatin test comparing Federal Punch and Winchester Silvertip .22 WMR ammunition fired from a Taurus 942 pistol with a 3-inch barrel. The test focuses on penetration depth, wound cavity creation, and bullet expansion. The presenter notes that neither ammunition expanded significantly from the short barrel, but both demonstrated tumbling, creating notable wound channels. The Federal Punch generally outperformed the Winchester Silvertip in terms of wound cavity size and consistent tumbling.

This video reviews the CMMG FourSix Banshee, a pre-production prototype chambered in 4.6x30mm. The reviewer highlights its compact size, direct impingement system, and accuracy. It also features a demonstration of Vanguard Outfitters' 31-grain expander ammunition, showing its fragmentation and penetration capabilities in ballistic gelatin, suggesting its effectiveness for personal defense.

This YouTube video features a ballistics gel test of Federal HST 230gr 45 ACP ammunition. The test is conducted using two handguns: an XDS 3.3 and a 5" 1911. The description highlights the popularity and solid performance of Federal HST rounds. The video also includes links to the creator's merchandise store, social media profiles (Instagram, Facebook), and content platforms (Rumble, Patreon), as well as music licensing information.

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test of Barnes TAC-XPD .380 ACP ammunition fired from a Sig Sauer P238. The test evaluates expansion and penetration through layers of t-shirt and denim. The ammunition demonstrated reliable expansion but exhibited shallow penetration, a characteristic attributed to its lightweight 80-grain bullet weight and wide expansion diameter.

This video introduces Winchester's USA Ready Personal Defense ammunition line, highlighting its innovative Hex Vent Hollow Point technology designed for consistent expansion upon impact. The discussion covers available calibers, including new 10mm offerings for 2022, and their specifications.

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test of Federal Premium Personal Defense Hydra-Shok Deep 135-grain 9mm ammunition. The instructor, operating from Buckeye Ballistics, conducts tests using both 10% Knox ballistic gelatin and Clear Ballistics gelatin, evaluating bullet expansion, penetration depth, and retained weight. The results are compared across different mediums and against previous tests of Federal Punch ammunition, offering insights into the performance characteristics of the Hydra-Shok Deep round.

This video features a ballistic gel test and review of IMI 115gr 9mm Di-Cut JHP ammunition. It details the performance of the ammunition through ballistic gelatin, providing insights into its penetration, expansion, and weight retention. The description also includes links to related content such as a gel comparison video and a Taurus G2 review, as well as a comprehensive list of equipment used by the creator, including steel targets, cameras, audio gear, and various shooting accessories.