20mm vs Stainless Steel

This experiment tests the ability of dry ice to stop various bullet calibers, from .22 LR to a 20mm Vulcan round. While smaller calibers shatter the dry ice, larger rounds like the .460 Magnum and 12-gauge slug obliterate it. The 20mm round, despite immense energy, penetrates most of the dry ice blocks but is ultimately stopped. The video highlights dry ice's surprising resilience against projectile impacts.

This review covers the Rock Island Armory AL3.1 revolver, highlighting its stainless steel construction, 2-inch barrel, and 6-shot capacity in .357 Magnum/.38 Special. The presenter, demonstrating experienced authority, notes its good build quality, comfortable rubber grips, and smooth double-action/crisp single-action trigger. It's positioned as a stout, 1.5-pound, close-range firearm suitable for personal defense, prompting viewer engagement on its carry potential.

This review of the Dead Air Nomad 30 suppressor highlights its focus on lightness, ruggedness, and economy for hunting applications. It features a durable stainless steel construction, weighing 14.5 ounces and rated for calibers up to .300 Norma Magnum. The suppressor is modular, compatible with various mounting systems and front caps, and offers variations like the Nomad-L and the lighter Nomad-Ti XC. The expert instruction emphasizes its technical specifications and practical considerations for firearm owners.

This review of the Smith & Wesson M&P Metal HD 2.0 highlights its robust, all-stainless steel construction, emphasizing its suitability for competition and range use. The pistol features a flat-faced trigger, enhanced frame texture for grip, and a 5-inch barrel designed to reduce recoil. The reviewer, an experienced firearms instructor, notes its comfortable ergonomics, comparable feel to a 2011, and its potential for fast shooting.

Roger Barrera of QVO Tactical provides an expert overview of Vulcan Machine Werks' new 11 (3L3V3N) pistol at SHOT Show 2026. Key features include an innovative island barrel design, a smooth ball-bearing slide action, and a crisp 2.5-pound trigger break. The 11 Compact model showcases an 'Ignis on an Island' ported barrel with a 4-port compensator, highlighting advanced machining and performance enhancements.

This review of the Banish 556 suppressor, presented by Joe Kurtenbach and Chris Cerino from Gun Talk Media, highlights its innovative hybrid construction combining machined stainless steel with a 3D-printed Inconel core. The video details its advanced 'controlled flow' gas dispersion system, designed to minimize back pressure and blowback. A range demonstration showcases its effectiveness, and the discussion touches on Banish's brand evolution and recommendations for other models like the Banish 30 V2.

This video tests how many cast iron skillets are needed to stop various bullets, from .22 LR to 500 S&W Magnum. Most common handgun rounds like 9mm and .45 ACP are stopped by two skillets. Rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62x39mm also require two to three skillets, while the powerful 500 S&W Magnum penetrates three and is stopped by the fourth. The .22 LR failed to penetrate even the first skillet.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a .50 BMG rifle, specifically the Serbu BFG-50A, against a section of railroad track. Various .50 caliber rounds, including Raufoss Mk 211 API and silver tip API, were fired. While the rifle and ammunition demonstrated the ability to penetrate even the thickest parts of the rail (over 1.5 inches), bullet deflection and shifting upon impact with the dense steel were observed.

This video demonstrates launching an M67 fragmentation grenade using an X Products Can Cannon towards a distant frozen lake. The Can Cannon, firing .223 blanks, successfully propels the grenade, which detonates upon impact, creating a visible hole in the ice. The experiment highlights the launcher's capability for extreme projectile delivery in challenging outdoor conditions.

This video tests the destructive power of a .50 caliber spotter round against 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass, comparing it to a standard FMJ round. The spotter round, designed to spark and flash, created a larger crater and more surface damage than the FMJ round, demonstrating its specialized impact characteristics. The Serbu BFG-50A rifle was used for both tests.