A .22lr Pistol For Defense?!? .22lr CCI 32gr Stinger Gel Test

This video investigates the terminal ballistics of .22LR at point-blank range, specifically its effectiveness as an 'assassin's bullet'. Experiments using a ballistic dummy head reveal that hollow-point .22LR rounds, like the CCI Stinger, create a contained, muffled shot with no exit wound, trapping evidence. Ball rounds, such as the CCI Mini-Mag, produce a louder report and an exit wound, allowing pressure to escape.

This review tests the effectiveness of the .22LR cartridge in various scenarios. While it can destroy produce and penetrate a steel plate, it fails to penetrate a ream of paper or a ceramic tile and is stopped by a military helmet. The Ruger Mark IV Lite 22/45 and Volquartsen 22 pistols were used for testing.

This YouTube video features a gel test of CCI Uppercut .22LR ammunition, a topic that has sparked some controversy. The video is presented by @22plinkster and also features content from @ToolsandTargets and @buffalosoutdoors. The description includes affiliate links to various gear used in the video, such as steel targets, cameras, editing equipment, hearing protection, safety glasses, ballistic gelatin, scales, calipers, denim, range finders, chronograph, and various paper targets. The video likely aims to demonstrate the terminal ballistics of this specific .22LR load.

This test evaluates CCI 9mm Luger shotshells, intended for pest control, against a standard 9mm FMJ round using a Canik Mete MC9 Prime. The shotshells demonstrated minimal structural damage to a watermelon, creating only surface cratering, while the FMJ round caused significant splitting. This indicates shotshells are ineffective for self-defense against larger threats.

This video compares the least powerful Aguila Super Colibri .22 LR round against the most powerful CCI Stinger. Using a suppressed pistol and a pumpkin as a target, the test visually demonstrates the significant difference in terminal ballistics. The Super Colibri creates minimal damage, while the Stinger shows a dramatically larger exit wound, highlighting the power disparity between different .22 LR loads.

This video compares the 5.7x28mm cartridge against the .22 Magnum, using ballistic gel tests to evaluate terminal performance. While 5.7x28mm offers lower recoil and better reliability than .22 Magnum, its terminal ballistics can be inconsistent across different loads and barrel lengths. .22 Magnum generally underperforms, especially in expansion, but some non-expanding loads show deep penetration from longer barrels.

This video features a former Navy SEAL, Jeff Gonzales, providing expert feedback on a home defense AR-15 build. He critiques the rifle's accessories, particularly the sling, and emphasizes the importance of reliable optics and the benefits of a suppressor for indoor use. The discussion highlights practical considerations for effective home defense firearms.

The Beretta ARX-160, showcased at SHOT Show 2011, is a modular, piston-driven rifle featuring ambidextrous controls and tool-less disassembly. Its design emphasizes adaptability with multiple sling points, interchangeable magazine releases, and a quick-change barrel system. While currently limited to military/defense use, future law enforcement and civilian variants are planned.

Fostech unveiled a 20-round .50 BMG drum magazine for Barrett M107 and 82A1 rifles, constructed from billet machined aluminum. They also introduced the Fostech Rader, a lightweight .308 rifle featuring a proprietary magnesium aluminum alloy and ambidextrous controls. The drum mag is priced at $1599 with a Q3/Q4 availability, while the Rader rifle is expected around $3000 with a Q4 release.

Testing a Remington 158gr SJHP .357 Magnum load from a 16-inch Rossi M92 reveals impressive performance, achieving 1709.6 fps. The round exhibited significant fragmentation and penetration of 20.1 inches in ballistic gel, behaving more like a rifle cartridge due to its velocity. This challenges typical handgun round terminal ballistics expectations.