Best Compact 9mm Pistol Ammo?! HST vs Gold Dot vs Critical Duty

This video from Regular Guy Training LLC delves into the concept of 'reliable enough' when choosing a firearm, using the Beretta 92/M9 and Glock 19 as primary examples. The instructor, demonstrating experienced knowledge, discusses trigger complexity and size concerns associated with the Beretta 92, while highlighting its historical reliability as the most adopted US autoloading pistol. He contrasts this with the Glock 19's adoption in special operations and concludes that while both are highly reliable, the Beretta 92 offers a different balance of performance and longevity.

This video from Locs N Load Firearm Reviews showcases a shooting demonstration with a Glock handgun, possibly modified. The reviewer describes the experience as fun but notes the firearm's inaccuracy during the session. Visuals include close-ups of the speaker, the firearm in action, and multiple firearms on a table.

This video from God Family and Guns identifies five firearm categories poised for price increases due to rising ammo costs, potential gun control, supply chain issues, and geopolitical instability. The presenter, demonstrating experienced authority, ranks Military Surplus, 2011s, .38 Special Revolvers, AR-15s, and Glock Handguns as top investment choices before anticipated price spikes.

This review details a ballistic gel test of Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special +P 110 grain ammunition fired from 2-inch and 3-inch barrels. The testing instructor, demonstrating significant expertise, found the +P rounds produced mild recoil comparable to standard pressure .38 Special, with the primary difference being a louder report. Performance in gel showed good expansion and penetration within expected self-defense parameters.

This video tests the 'ultra violent' 9mm Havoc round and the Enigwatch Centennial Safe. The Havoc round, filled with an explosive compound, demonstrates significant destructive potential in ballistic gel and hog meat tests, though it's not recommended for self-defense due to its extreme nature. The Enigwatch safe, rated for 9mm, withstands multiple 9mm impacts, protecting its contents, though internal electrical components sustain damage.

This review highlights the Kimber Micro 9 Comp, a compact 9mm pistol praised for its comfortable grip texturing and flat profile, making it easy to handle. The speaker emphasizes its exceptional reliability, citing 1,642 days of use with zero malfunctions across their Kimber firearms. The pistol is equipped with night sights and a 7+1 capacity, making it a strong contender for concealed carry.

This video rigorously tests the self-defense capabilities of various airguns against a realistic human head ballistic target. The expert instructor demonstrates that low-power BB guns like the Daisy Red Rider offer minimal threat, while even full-auto CO2 BB guns fail to penetrate the skull. However, a high-velocity Gamo pellet rifle proves capable of causing significant damage, cracking the skull. The instructor concludes that BB guns are unsuitable for self-defense, and while pellet rifles are dangerous, they lack the immediate stopping power of conventional firearms.

This video tests the BulletSafe VP3 Level IIIA vest against various calibers up to .44 Magnum using a realistic human torso dummy. While the vest stopped all tested rounds, including a .44 Magnum and 12-gauge buckshot, significant backface deformation and blunt force trauma were evident, especially with higher-energy rounds. The dummy's shoulder blade was broken by buckshot, and severe bruising was indicated by the .44 Magnum impact.

This review of the Crosman DPMS SBR full-auto BB gun highlights its realistic AR-15 SBR aesthetics and select-fire capability. The host demonstrates its operation, including loading with a speedloader and the dual CO2 power system. Performance metrics like 1400 RPM and 430 FPS are discussed, along with its accuracy and destructive potential on targets like watermelons. The device is recommended for realistic training or plinking where live firearms are impractical.

This video tests the effectiveness and dangers of using a flare gun for self-defense. While a flare gun can ignite materials and cause internal damage to a ballistic torso, its single-shot capacity, slow reload, and high risk of starting fires make it an irresponsible and dangerous choice for defense. The test highlights the unpredictable nature and significant fire hazard associated with using flare guns in a defensive scenario.