500 S&W Magnum vs Ceramic Body Armor

This video demonstrates the significant power of the .454 Casull cartridge using a Freedom Arms revolver. Hickok45 fires a 360-grain flat-nosed bullet at a bowling pin, which is completely penetrated and split, showcasing the round's impressive energy and destructive capability. The demonstration highlights the substantial recoil associated with this powerful handgun caliber.

This video features a Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum Combat Magnum revolver being fired in a snowy outdoor environment. While the video showcases the firearm, it lacks detailed technical specifications or instructional content. The presenter, identified as a hobbyist, concludes by requesting channel subscriptions.

This video debunks common misconceptions about the .22 Short cartridge, presenting it as a more capable round than often perceived. It highlights its historical significance as an early self-defense cartridge and its continued practical applications in specific roles, such as small-game hunting and plinking, due to its mild recoil and affordability. The discussion includes performance data, emphasizing its penetration capabilities.

This video from Cranky Gun Reviews details an accuracy test comparing a classic 1980s Charter Arms Pathfinder with a 3-inch barrel to a modern snubnose Pathfinder. The test, conducted at 10 and 6 yards using CCI Blazer 22LR ammunition, reveals that despite expectations, the smaller snubnose model performed comparably, and in some aspects better, than the longer-barreled classic. The reviewer notes subjective factors like sight preference and trigger feel influence perceived accuracy.

The video discusses the Smith & Wesson 9mm revolver, comparing it to the .38 Special. The speaker suggests that a 9mm revolver, particularly one chambered in .357 Magnum for versatility, can be a practical backup firearm, especially when paired with a primary 9mm pistol like a Beretta. The size is noted to be similar to a Model 60.

This video features Mr. Madness conducting an ice penetration test comparing seven different calibers from .22LR to suppressed 5.56 NATO. The test visually demonstrates the significant increase in penetration power and ice displacement as caliber increases, with the 5.56 NATO round creating the largest crater. The host provides a clear, comparative analysis of each caliber's impact.

This video details a catastrophic failure of a Serbu RN-50 rifle chambered in .50 BMG, which exploded due to extreme pressure exceeding 85,000 PSI. The incident resulted in severe injuries to the shooter, Scott, including a broken orbital bone, nose, lacerated jugular vein, and punctured lung. The analysis points to the breech cap shearing off its threads as the failure point, highlighting the dangers of exceeding firearm pressure limits.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics puts the Desert Eagle Mark XIX through a series of extreme environmental torture tests. The firearm demonstrates impressive initial resilience, functioning perfectly after water submersion and snow exposure. However, it encounters significant malfunctions when subjected to mud and sand, highlighting potential failure points in extreme conditions. The test is conducted by Scott, a recognized authority in destructive firearm testing.

This video features a series of extreme caliber tests using a zombie torso dummy. The .700 Nitro Express is tested with a 1000-grain soft point round, followed by .600, .500, and .470 Nitro Express calibers. Additional tests include the .460 Weatherby Magnum and .500 Jeffery, showcasing the immense power and recoil of these large-bore firearms.

This Liberty Safe National Classic Select underwent extreme torture tests, including a flamethrower fire simulation and ballistic impacts. While it withstood .45 ACP, .50 AE, .500 S&W Magnum, and .450 Marlin rounds, a .308 Win round penetrated, and .50 BMG rounds easily breached the safe. Despite significant damage, the safe's frame remained intact against mechanical force.