Do Not Use This Ammo!

The US ammunition industry is experiencing a structural breakdown, not a slowdown, characterized by collapsing companies, overstocked shelves, and a market collapse. This is driven by a combination of decreased consumer demand due to economic fatigue, the burnout of panic buying cycles, and a supply misfire exacerbated by federal import tariffs on foreign ammunition. Manufacturers and distributors over-anticipated demand, leading to massive inventory build-ups that are now difficult to move, forcing price drops and causing financial distress for many companies.

This video details a 1000-round durability test on the budget-friendly Girsan Witness 2311 CMX pistol, evaluating its performance alongside affordable accessories like gardening gloves, a Harbor Freight light, and an O-Sight SE red dot. The expert instruction highlights the pistol's surprising reliability and compares it to high-end 2011 models, offering practical insights for budget-conscious firearm owners. The test also assesses the longevity of a self-healing target and the effectiveness of inexpensive gloves for shooting.

This expert review of the Kel-Tec P50 (PR5.7) by Boondock Ballistician highlights significant reliability issues, including failures to extract and chamber, over 700 rounds. The assessment details problems with the stripper clip loading mechanism and a crooked front sight post. Despite consistent primer strikes, the firearm is deemed not worth its $300-$400 price point due to abysmal performance.

This review provides an expert look at Federal's new Master Class shotshells, presented by John Parker, Editor-in-Chief of Shooting Sports USA. The shells are detailed as a mid-tier option for sporting clays, featuring a specialized one-piece Podium wad for improved shot patterns and consistency. Available in multiple velocities, they are positioned as a high-value, non-reloadable factory ammunition choice.

The Honest Outlaw provides an in-depth review of the Grand Power Stribog SP9 A3, highlighting its roller-delayed blowback system and exceptionally light recoil. Despite initial skepticism about budget roller-delayed firearms, the Stribog demonstrated impressive reliability and accuracy with various 9mm loads. The reviewer concludes it offers excellent value, making it a strong contender for home defense or as a truck gun.

This video features an accuracy test of Hornady 30gr VMAX .22 Magnum ammunition. The reviewer uses two rifles, a Ruger American Rimfire and a CZ 457, both equipped with Leupold 3-7x33 VX-Freedom optics and Timney triggers. The test is conducted at both 50 and 100 yards, with the description hinting at interesting results. The video also prompts viewers to share their favorite .22 Magnum ammunition brands, listing CCI, Remington, Armscor, Winchester, and Federal as examples. This content is ideal for rimfire enthusiasts interested in .22 Magnum performance.

This video presents a humorous skit emphasizing the critical importance of wearing eye protection at the shooting range. It visually demonstrates a handgun malfunction and uses a relatable, albeit exaggerated, scenario with a spent casing to highlight the potential dangers of inadequate eye safety. The creator, experienced in firearm handling and tactical gear, reinforces this essential safety message.

This video features a 'bulletproof' test where a tree is used as a ballistic medium to test various calibers from .22 LR up to .50 BMG. The Civilian Tactical host, demonstrating high-level firearms expertise, shows that even powerful rounds like .50 BMG can be significantly stopped by a dense tree, with none of the tested rounds achieving a complete pass-through. The test highlights the surprising terminal ballistics of different ammunition types against natural barriers.

This video from Civilian Tactical explores the concept of using a human body, simulated with ballistic gel, as a suppressor. The host fires a Derya Arms .22 rifle directly against a ballistic gel head and block, noting the shot sounded 'dead silent.' The experiment demonstrates the penetration depth of a .22 LR round through the simulated head and into the gel block.

This video demonstrates a ballistic test on a Belgian M1 steel helmet, evaluating its resistance against various calibers from birdshot to .223. The test, conducted by Civilian Tactical Host, shows that the helmet is not bulletproof against common handgun and rifle rounds like 9mm and .223. The host's energetic and demonstration-oriented style, coupled with expertise in tactical gear, provides a clear assessment of the helmet's limitations.