357 Magnum Federal 158gr SP vs CCI Blazer 158 JHP Ballistic Gelt Test & Review

This video reviews several revolvers, highlighting their features, calibers, and intended uses. It covers models like the Charter Arms Bulldog in .44 Special, Colt's Kodiak and Grizzly in .44 Magnum and .357 Magnum respectively, and the Smith & Wesson Model 19 Carry Comp. The Taurus 692 is noted for its multi-caliber capability, while the Ruger LCR and Kimber K6S are presented as strong concealed carry options. The Taurus Judge series, Henry revolver, and Colt Python are also discussed for their specific applications.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of the Remington Performance Wheelgun .357 Magnum 158gr Lead Semi-Wadcutter ammunition, tested through a 4-inch Ruger GP100 and a 6-inch Colt Python. The presenter, demonstrating significant expertise with specialized equipment, details chronograph readings, ballistic gel penetration, and recovered bullet analysis, offering valuable insights into the ammunition's performance characteristics with different barrel lengths.

This video highlights five affordable firearms that offer exceptional value, often overlooked due to aesthetics or market trends. The presenter, Scott from Line 45, emphasizes practical performance and cost-effectiveness, detailing specific models like the Smith & Wesson M&P 40, Rossi RP63, Mossberg Maverick 88 Security, Ruger American, and Hi-Point 995TS, providing insights into their build quality, reliability, and current market pricing.

Amber from Exile Armory showcases a diverse inventory of firearms and accessories, including Class 3 items, SBRs, suppressors, pistols, and rifles. The video highlights new arrivals and used guns, with specific models like the IWI Zion 15 SBR, Q Honeybadger, Walther PDP, and Marlin 1854 being featured. Pricing and availability for various firearms are discussed, along with some personal anecdotes from the presenter.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics features a detailed test of various firearms against a life-sized Velociraptor replica to determine what it would take to defeat one. Host Scott, alongside Chris from Ballistic Dummy Lab, tests handguns from .22LR up to .500 Magnum, shotguns including a Spas-12, and rifles ranging from .45-70 to a .4 Bore. The experiment provides insights into the stopping power required for different threats, with a focus on practical application and the effectiveness of various calibers against a simulated large predator.

This video from Exile Armory showcases a diverse inventory of firearms, accessories, and knives. The presenter highlights various handguns, rifles, and shotguns, detailing their calibers, features, and prices. Specific models mentioned include the Ruger 57, Glock MC9, Smith & Wesson R8, Taurus 856, Sig Sauer X5 226, Winchester XPR, CZ P10, Springfield TRP, and Galil Ace. The video also features suppressors from SilencerCo, HK, FIME Group, and Rugged Suppressors, along with rifle scopes and magazines.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides a practical, albeit unconventional, comparison of five common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) by shooting watermelons. The expert demonstrates varying levels of terminal performance, from the .22LR's significant splitting to the .45 ACP's complete watermelon fragmentation, highlighting the differences in hydraulic shock and expansion. The test utilizes specific hollow-point ammunition, including Speer Gold Dot, Aguila Super Maximum, and Underwood XTP, showcasing their effects.

This video provides a practical, safety-conscious comparison of common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) against concrete blocks. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, details the testing methodology and results, emphasizing the risks of ricochet. None of the tested pistol calibers fully penetrated the concrete block's second wall, suggesting their limitations for certain penetration scenarios.

This review of the Taurus TX22 .22 LR pistol details its features, including a 16+1 capacity and excellent trigger. While initial testing with CCI Mini-Mags was flawless, subsequent tests with various ammunition types revealed cycling issues and culminated in a catastrophic failure. The failure was attributed to a squib load followed by a second shot, causing a barrel bulge and ruptured casing, highlighting potential ammunition inconsistencies. The review provides a detailed look at disassembly and damage assessment.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides an experimental comparison of three popular rimfire calibers: .22LR, .22WMR, and .17HMR, using cantaloupes as ballistic mediums. The host, an experienced shooter, demonstrates the distinct terminal ballistics of each round, highlighting how bullet construction and velocity affect target interaction. The comparison offers practical insights into the performance differences between these rimfire cartridges on soft tissue simulants.