.410 Birdshot vs Slugs soda showdown. Pistol vs shotgun power

This video reviews the top 5 most popular and best-selling revolvers over the past year, based on sales data rather than personal opinion. It highlights the Ruger SP101 for its excellent double-action trigger, the Heritage Rough Rider for affordability and fun plinking, the Ruger LCR as a top concealed-carry option with reduced recoil, the Taurus Judge for its versatility in home and car defense, and the Colt Python as the most popular revolver overall, praised for its classic design and shootability.

The Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol in 20 gauge is evaluated as a viable alternative to its 12 gauge counterpart, offering reduced recoil and lighter weight while maintaining tactical features. It requires a break-in period of approximately 150 shells to achieve optimal reliability, particularly with birdshot and slugs. The shotgun is deemed a good value for its price point, especially for shooters sensitive to 12 gauge recoil.

James Reeves, a highly credentialed firearms instructor and attorney, identifies the five worst handguns for beginners. He advises against shotgun revolvers like the Taurus Judge and S&W Governor, ultra-budget firearms, non-standard calibers, micro-compact .380 ACPs, and snub-nose revolvers, explaining the practical drawbacks and potential negative training impacts for new shooters.

This review of a Remington 870 Police Magnum with a Choke Machine and Tool folding stock highlights its pleasant shooting characteristics, even with magnum loads. The reviewer notes the shotgun's substantial weight from its all-steel construction contributes to manageable recoil. A key takeaway is a recurring issue where the folding stock's detent fails to hold, requiring potential modification for consistent lock-up.

This review of the Panzer G312 12-gauge shotgun, an HK G3 clone, highlights its unique magazine-fed design and affordable price point. The reviewer demonstrates its performance with various ammunition types, including birdshot, buckshot, and slugs, and assesses its reliability and effectiveness in target destruction. Key takeaways include its cycling capability with most loads, the impact of different ammunition on targets, and considerations regarding magazine capacity and accessory rail quality.

This video showcases a wide array of firearms and accessories available at Exile Armory. The presenters highlight various handguns, rifles, and shotguns, detailing their features, calibers, and prices. They also touch upon the challenges of a young racer competing in a high-horsepower dirt track event, emphasizing the need for sponsorship and better equipment. The latter half of the video focuses on a significant inventory update, including new arrivals and sale items.

This review focuses on a vintage 1980s Smith & Wesson Model 60 'no dash' revolver, identified as a new favorite by the reviewer. The expert firearm collector highlights key vintage features such as the pinned barrel, hammer-mounted firing pin, and original wooden grips. The revolver's history of ownership in Concord, Massachusetts, adds to its provenance.

This review by Cranky Gun Reviews provides a detailed, analytical comparison of three minimalistic .22LR survival rifles: the Chiappa Little Badger, Ruger 10/22 Takedown, and Henry US Survival. The expert reviewer assesses each rifle based on critical survival criteria including deployment speed, portability, weight, capacity, ergonomics, sights, floating ability, and price, offering practical insights for choosing the best option for specific needs.

This review of the Savage Model 301 break-action shotgun highlights its budget-friendly nature, ideal for survival scenarios. The expert demonstrates its simple operation, safety features like the hammer block transfer bar, and easy two-piece takedown for portability. Performance with various .410 bore ammunition types is discussed, along with its value proposition under $200.

This guide details a DIY approach to handloading 410 shotshells, focusing on cost savings and utilizing repurposed tools alongside specific MEC press components. The process involves trimming 3-inch shells to 2.5 inches, depriming, resizing with a dedicated die, and priming. It then covers measuring powder (14 grains of Winchester 296), seating wads, adding shot (half an ounce of #6), and performing both pre-crimping and final crimping using MEC accessories. The presenter emphasizes the challenges of achieving perfect crimps without a full MEC press setup.