2 barrels are better than 1 - .22 WMR

This video reviews several revolvers that, despite their design intent, have garnered reputations for being frustrating to shoot or own. The discussion highlights how buyer expectations often clash with real-world performance, leading to dissatisfaction. Revolvers like the Charter Arms Mag Pug, EAA Windicator, Taurus Judge, and lightweight Smith & Wesson models are examined for issues ranging from inconsistent manufacturing and heavy triggers to sharp recoil and unexpected handling characteristics.

This expert review from GUN NEWS critically analyzes nine revolvers that may become obsolete by 2026. The assessment focuses on practical considerations like capacity, reload speed, weight, trigger pull, accuracy, and ammunition availability, advising against models that fail to meet modern concealed carry demands. The instructor highlights specific shortcomings in each firearm, emphasizing the importance of choosing reliable and practical tools for self-defense.

This review of the Standard Manufacturing S333 Thunderstruck offers a critically honest assessment from an established firearm reviewer. The video details the unique double-barrel, volley-fire design, chambered in .22 Magnum, highlighting its $400 MSRP and 8-round capacity. Despite hitting targets at 40 yards, the review emphasizes significant functional issues, including a poor trigger mechanism, inconsistent firing pin strikes, ejection failures, and safety concerns like cylinder gap spalling, ultimately deeming it unsuitable for self-defense and best suited as a display piece.

This YouTube video focuses on the NAA .22 Magnum Folding Holster Grip. It is likely a review or demonstration of this specific firearm accessory, highlighting its design and potential use cases.

This review highlights five micro revolvers as game-changers for concealed carry, emphasizing their extreme concealability over semi-autos. The North American Arms Pug (.22 WMR) is noted for its minuscule size, while the Smith & Wesson 340 PD (.357 Magnum) is the lightest in its class. The Ruger LCR and S&W 642 offer reliable .38 Special +P options with different strengths, and the Kimber K6 XS provides a 6-shot capacity in a compact frame.

This review tests the lethality of various pocket pistol calibers by simulating different scenarios. Initial tests show even small rimfire and .25 ACP rounds penetrate plywood, but a ceramic tile barrier stops them. Ballistic gel tests reveal significant differences in penetration and wound channels, with modern JHP and +P loads outperforming standard FMJ, especially in .25 ACP and .380 ACP.

This video provides a visual demonstration of terminal ballistics using a clay block as a medium. It showcases the differing effects of .22 LR, 9mm Luger, and 5.56mm NATO rounds fired from distinct firearms, including a Trailblazer Firearms LifeCard, a Canik pistol, and an AR-15 equipped with a Primary Arms optic. The expert instruction highlights the comparative damage and expansion characteristics of each caliber.

This guide details the operation of the Altor Single Shot Pistol, a budget-friendly firearm chambered in 9mm Luger. It covers the unique loading, firing, and unloading procedures, emphasizing the manual nature of its operation. The demonstration highlights safe handling practices on an outdoor range, suitable for beginners familiarizing themselves with basic firearm manipulation.

This video demonstrates the basic operation of the Trailblazer Firearms LifeCard, a unique .22LR pistol designed to fold into a credit card-sized form factor. The demonstration covers unfolding the firearm, loading a single round, firing, and then folding it for storage. It highlights the LifeCard's extreme portability and simple single-shot functionality, suitable for discreet carry or as a backup firearm.

This video demonstrates fundamental firearm reloading and operation techniques for several handguns. It showcases the unique folding mechanism of the Trailblazer Firearms LifeCard, the magazine insertion and slide release on a Bersa Thunder 380, and similar operations on a CZ P-07. The instruction comes from a practitioner with smooth weapon manipulation skills.