CZ P10C vs CZ 75D PCR

This review of the CZ P13, Germany's new military standard service pistol, highlights its selection by the German Armed Forces. The P13 is a striker-fired, optics-ready variant of the P10C, adapted to meet specific military tender requirements. It features rechargeable luminescent sights and ergonomics inspired by the CZ SPO1 Shadow, offering a reliable and well-priced option.

This video provides a detailed comparison of the Springfield Echelon 4.0 FC against its full-size and compact counterparts. The instructor highlights the modularity of the Echelon platform, demonstrating how slides and frames are interchangeable. The 4.0 FC is presented as a hybrid model combining a compact slide with a full-size grip, offering a unique balance of concealability and capacity.

This video compares the Glock 45 and the Springfield Echelon, noting both are excellent firearms. The speaker highlights the Echelon's quick red dot acquisition but suggests the Glock 45 might be easier for faster shooting. Ultimately, the speaker expresses a preference for the Glock 45, citing a slightly snappier recoil in the Echelon.

This review compares the Springfield Armory XDM Elite Compact 3.8 in 10mm against the Glock 29, highlighting key differences relevant to concealed carry. The XDM Elite offers a higher magazine capacity and features like an optics-ready slide and a smooth, flat-faced trigger. The instructor, demonstrating significant expertise, notes the XDM Elite's excellent shooting performance with minimal recoil, making it a strong contender in the compact 10mm market.

The Ruger Max 9 has seen a significant price drop, with its MSRP now at $299, down from an original launch price around $500. This makes it a compelling budget option for concealed carry, especially considering its features like being optics-ready, having a tritium front dot, and a good magazine capacity. While the speaker acknowledges these features, they personally do not carry this firearm.

This video provides a comparative review of several popular 9mm concealed carry pistols, including the HK CC9, Glock 26, Springfield Hellcat, and Sig P365. Hickok45, an experienced firearms reviewer, evaluates them based on grip feel, recoil, consistency, weight, and thickness. The HK CC9 and Glock 26 offer more substantial grips, while the Hellcat and P365 are noted for being thinner and lighter, making them potentially more comfortable for everyday carry.

This head-to-head accuracy test compares the Ruger 10/22 and Marlin Model 60 .22 LR rifles. Both rifles demonstrated tight groups at 25 yards with various ammunition types. The Marlin Model 60 features a 17-round tube magazine and last-shot bolt hold-open, while the Ruger 10/22 is known for its extensive aftermarket support and 10-round rotary magazine.

This .38 Special ballistics gel test evaluated five different loads fired from a Smith & Wesson 642 snub-nose revolver. Only the Federal HST Micro and Hornady Critical Defense demonstrated reliable expansion, with the HST Micro showing a significant wound track despite shallower penetration. Lighter, expanding bullets appear more effective in short-barreled revolvers.

This ballistic gel test compares 9mm +P and .40 S&W HST ammunition. The .40 S&W demonstrated more dramatic expansion, while the 9mm +P achieved greater penetration. The host notes that .40 S&W offers superior terminal ballistics, but 9mm provides advantages in capacity and recoil management, especially in compact firearms.

This video provides a first look at the .50 Beowulf cartridge fired from an AR-15 platform rifle. It demonstrates the loading process, live fire, and the significant impact on steel targets. The footage highlights the rifle's side-charging mechanism and a Vortex red dot optic, showcasing the raw power of this big bore round.