Videos tagged with Pistol Ballistics

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test of three .22 WMR (22 Magnum) pistol ammunition types: CCI Maxi-Mag TNT, Speer TNT, and TNT Green. The tests, conducted from a 3-inch barrel pistol, evaluate bullet expansion, penetration, and fragmentation through ballistic gel and denim barriers. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, offers insights into the performance differences, particularly noting the tumbling behavior of the TNT Green round and the reliable expansion of the standard TNT variants.

This video from Civilian Tactical explores the terminal ballistics of a CZ DUO pistol chambered in 6.35mm (.25 Auto) by testing its penetration through a stack of clay pigeons. The host, a firearms enthusiast, demonstrates safe range practices while conducting an educational experiment. The test reveals that 22 clay pigeons were destroyed by a single .25 Auto round, with the 23rd remaining intact, providing a unique insight into the projectile's energy transfer.

This video reviews lesser-known Glock long slide models, specifically the Glock 35 in .40 S&W and the Glock 40 MOS in 10mm Auto. It highlights their advantages for extended engagement distances, longer sight radius, and increased ballistic performance compared to standard models. The review also touches on the collectibility of these models and the current market availability of .40 S&W ammunition.

This guide, drawing from Hickok45's expertise, details how to select the optimal firearm barrel length based on intended use, from hunting and self-defense to competition. It covers the impact of barrel length on velocity, recoil, sight radius, and concealability, using specific examples like the Glock 26 vs. G34 and Smith & Wesson revolvers. The instruction emphasizes practical application over theoretical ballistics for defensive scenarios.

This podcast episode, originally from 2001, revisits the fundamental physics of bullet trajectory. Tom Gresham explains that a bullet drops from the moment it leaves the muzzle due to gravity, and its apparent upward path is a result of the scope being mounted higher than the barrel, requiring the barrel to aim upward to intersect the line of sight. The discussion also covers how uphill and downhill shooting angles affect bullet impact and the importance of understanding trajectory for accurate shooting.