Videos tagged with Plinking

This video provides an overview of the new production Smith & Wesson Model 36 Classic revolver. The speaker, an experienced firearms enthusiast, highlights its classic American design, steel frame, and five-shot .38 Special capacity. While acknowledging its suitability for personal defense, the presenter positions it primarily as a fun collector's item for plinking and display, contrasting it with more modern J-Frame options for concealed carry.

The Smith & Wesson Model 648 is a K-Frame revolver chambered in .22 Magnum, featuring an 8-round cylinder and a double-single action configuration. It offers a comfortable, ergonomic grip, a phenomenal trigger with no take-up in single-action, and adjustable target sights. While generally reliable, some Winchester bulk pack ammunition experienced light primer strikes. Its weight and full-size build make it suitable for varmint hunting, as a camp gun, or a secondary backup for hunting applications, though it may be too heavy for recoil-sensitive individuals.

The Retay RXP 22 is a lightweight, budget-friendly .22LR handgun featuring an optics-ready slide and a threaded barrel, making it ideal for suppressor use. It offers a double/single action trigger and comes with two 13-round magazines. While initial use may require lubrication to resolve minor hiccups, it performs reliably with a suppressor attached. It's recommended as an easy-to-shoot option for new shooters or for relaxed range days.

This video provides an in-depth accuracy test of the CMMG .22LR conversion kit for AR-15 platforms, comparing its performance to standard 5.56/.223 ammunition. The instructor, with apparent experience in firearms testing, details the impact of rifle twist rates on .22LR accuracy and evaluates several .22LR ammunition types at 50 yards. The results indicate an average group size of approximately 2.5 inches, with CCI Standard Velocity performing best, highlighting the kit's suitability for plinking and training rather than precision shooting.

This guide details ultimate upgrades for the CZ 457 rimfire rifle, focusing on enhancing performance and user experience. Key modifications include installing a fully adjustable Timney trigger, a compact Leupold VX-Freedom scope for increased elevation adjustment, and a higher-capacity 10-round magazine. These upgrades are presented as essential for maximizing the rifle's potential for hunting and plinking across various rimfire calibers.

This video reviews the top 5 most popular and best-selling revolvers over the past year, based on sales data rather than personal opinion. It highlights the Ruger SP101 for its excellent double-action trigger, the Heritage Rough Rider for affordability and fun plinking, the Ruger LCR as a top concealed-carry option with reduced recoil, the Taurus Judge for its versatility in home and car defense, and the Colt Python as the most popular revolver overall, praised for its classic design and shootability.

The TriStar Arms KR-22 is a blowback-operated semi-automatic rimfire rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle. It is presented as a versatile firearm suitable for plinking and hunting, particularly for squirrels, due to its lightweight design and features like a threaded barrel for suppressors and an adjustable comb for optic mounting. The rifle comes with iron sights and is compatible with 10/22 pattern magazines.

The Air Venturi Micro Strike is a compact PCP air rifle praised for its value and performance, especially at its price point. While it offers features like a folding stock, smooth side lever, and adjustable trigger, its limited shot count per fill (around 15) and a regulator that offers little practical tuning range are noted drawbacks. Despite these, it demonstrates impressive accuracy, achieving sub-1-inch groups at 50 yards with slugs and decent performance at 100 yards, making it a capable plinker and small game hunter.

This video reviews seven .22LR handguns poised to be popular in 2026, focusing on their suitability for training, plinking, and value. The Taurus TX22 Compact is highlighted for its substantial feel and reliability, while the Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite is praised for its ease of maintenance and accuracy. The Glock 44 offers cross-platform familiarity for Glock users, and the S&W M&P .22 Compact provides an approachable training option. The FN 502 Tactical is noted for its modern features like red dot compatibility, the Kel-Tec P17 for its high capacity and value, and the Walther P22Q for its user-friendliness and comfort.

This video introduces the Lantac MSPEC 22 suppressor as an upgrade for AR22 platforms, addressing the common issue of small, 'ugly' factory suppressors. The presenter highlights its modularity, allowing users to adjust baffle count for sound reduction and size. The suppressor features a Plan B mount for easy installation and is fully user-serviceable.

This video provides an unboxing and overview of the Ruger BX-25 25-round magazines for the Ruger 10/22 platform. It highlights features like stainless steel feed lips, an anti-tilt follower, and a constant force spring for reliable feeding. The presenter demonstrates loading and insertion, comparing them to the standard 10-round magazines. A notable issue with one of the two included magazines not functioning correctly in the reviewer's rifle is discussed.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Colt King Cobra Target chambered in .22 Long Rifle. The presenter highlights its impressive 10-round cylinder capacity, comfortable Hogue-like grips, and exceptional build quality for a .22 revolver. It's presented as an ideal fun range toy, a trainer for new shooters, and a capable varmint getter.