Videos tagged with Ruger LCR-22

This video reviews seven snub nose revolvers that offer more than the traditional six rounds, focusing on models that enhance concealed carry, backup, and trail use capabilities. It highlights options from Taurus, Ruger, and Smith & Wesson, ranging from lightweight rimfire models ideal for deep concealment to robust .357 Magnum revolvers designed for higher capacity and manageable recoil. The expert assessment notes the speaker's high authority in firearms specifications and tactical applications.

This video demonstrates a series of ballistic tests on a pair of 36-inch giant steel scissors, using various calibers from .22 LR up to .50 BMG. The tests, conducted by Scott from Kentucky Ballistics, show how the scissors' structural integrity degrades with increasing firearm power. While the .22 LR and 9mm had minimal effect on the blades, the .45 ACP caused the scissors to break at the pivot, and the .500 S&W Magnum and .50 BMG rounds completely destroyed the tool.

Chris Baker of Lucky Gunner Ammo provides an expert review of .22 LR handguns for concealed carry, detailing their pros and cons. He emphasizes that while .22 LR offers low recoil and cost, encouraging practice, it has lower ballistic performance and potential reliability issues compared to centerfire calibers. Baker recommends specific models like the Smith & Wesson Model 43 C and Ruger LCR 22 revolvers for their reliability, and the S&W M&P22 Compact for those seeking a more reliable semi-automatic option.

Kentucky Ballistics tests the ballistic resistance of an interior door against various handgun calibers. Inspired by a friend's story of a .45 ACP hollow point being stopped, the video pits a Springfield Armory 1911, Ruger LC9s, and Ruger LCR 22 against a residential door. Ammunition tested includes Winchester PDX1 Defender .45 ACP, Remington 9mm FMJ, and CCI .22 LR Mini Mags. The experiment aims to determine if a typical door can effectively stop common handgun rounds, providing a practical, albeit anecdotal, look at projectile penetration.