My 9mm Shotgun

This guide details the process of creating DIY hollow point ammunition from FMJ rounds using a drill press, as demonstrated by Civilian Tactical. It covers the modification steps, testing for cycling and accuracy in a Girsan CMX, and evaluating terminal ballistics in ballistic gelatin. The instructor, an experienced firearms expert, advises caution and recommends factory ammunition despite the potential for DIY hollow points to be effective.

This guide outlines the process of building a 9mm AR pistol using the Aero Precision EPC-9 upper receiver. It details the integration of various aftermarket components, including a PSA lower receiver, Aimpoint optic, and Streamlight weapon light. The build emphasizes component compatibility and offers an AR-15 familiar platform for 9mm enthusiasts.

This guide details the installation of the Nexus Firearms Billet Kuna Lower receiver onto a Springfield Kuna pistol-caliber carbine. The process involves replacing the factory lower with the billet aluminum upgrade, which allows for AR-15 compatible triggers and grips, as well as enhanced magazine compatibility, particularly with CZ Scorpion magazines. The guide emphasizes safety checks and verification of all functional controls post-installation.

This guide details how to diagnose a severe firearm malfunction where the slide detaches from the frame, as demonstrated with a budget PSA Dagger build. It emphasizes safe handling, visual inspection of components, comparison with functional firearms, and consideration of aftermarket part compatibility. The presenter, an experienced individual knowledgeable in firearm components and pricing, highlights a specific failure where the slide came off the rails during firing.

This guide details the installation of the Strike Industries chassis and folding brace system onto a Taurus GX4 platform, transforming it into the GX4 Strike Bravo. It covers identifying the serialized component, attaching the upper, installing the charging handle, deploying the brace, and the critical need for an optic. The speaker, with demonstrated expertise, highlights the system's features and market positioning compared to more expensive alternatives.

This video demonstrates advanced gunsmithing techniques for pistol modification, focusing on the precise installation of a red dot optic and the detailed assembly of internal components. The expert-level instruction covers precision part adjustment using specialized tools and thorough post-assembly checks. The process highlights the meticulous work involved in custom firearm builds from Vampire Custom.

This video presents a humorous skit emphasizing the critical importance of wearing eye protection at the shooting range. It visually demonstrates a handgun malfunction and uses a relatable, albeit exaggerated, scenario with a spent casing to highlight the potential dangers of inadequate eye safety. The creator, experienced in firearm handling and tactical gear, reinforces this essential safety message.

This video features a 'bulletproof' test where a tree is used as a ballistic medium to test various calibers from .22 LR up to .50 BMG. The Civilian Tactical host, demonstrating high-level firearms expertise, shows that even powerful rounds like .50 BMG can be significantly stopped by a dense tree, with none of the tested rounds achieving a complete pass-through. The test highlights the surprising terminal ballistics of different ammunition types against natural barriers.

This video from Civilian Tactical explores the concept of using a human body, simulated with ballistic gel, as a suppressor. The host fires a Derya Arms .22 rifle directly against a ballistic gel head and block, noting the shot sounded 'dead silent.' The experiment demonstrates the penetration depth of a .22 LR round through the simulated head and into the gel block.

This video demonstrates a ballistic test on a Belgian M1 steel helmet, evaluating its resistance against various calibers from birdshot to .223. The test, conducted by Civilian Tactical Host, shows that the helmet is not bulletproof against common handgun and rifle rounds like 9mm and .223. The host's energetic and demonstration-oriented style, coupled with expertise in tactical gear, provides a clear assessment of the helmet's limitations.