Dumb and Dumber: 22 TCM vs. 5.7x28

While 9mm remains dominant, several calibers are gaining traction in 2025 due to specialized performance needs. .30 Super Carry offers higher capacity and similar ballistics to 9mm in smaller frames. 5.7x28mm provides rifle-like precision and low recoil. 10mm Auto delivers significant power for hunting or defense, and .357 SIG offers .357 Magnum performance in a semi-auto. .22 TCM provides magnum-level speed with minimal recoil.

This video explores the evolving landscape of handgun calibers, challenging the dominance of 9mm. Instructor Ted from Line 45 details several alternative calibers gaining traction in 2025, including 30 Super Carry, 5.7x28mm, 10mm, 357 SIG, and 22TCM. He highlights their specific advantages over 9mm in terms of capacity, recoil, flat shooting, barrier penetration, and stopping power, providing insights for shooters seeking specialized performance.

This video explores the evolving landscape of handgun calibers, moving beyond the traditional 9mm. The presenter, Ted from Line 45, details several alternative calibers gaining traction in 2025, including 30 Super Carry for increased capacity in compacts, 5.7x28mm for flat trajectory and speed, 10mm for significant power and penetration, 357 SIG for barrier penetration and velocity, and 22TCM for rifle-like speed in a pistol platform. The discussion highlights the specific advantages and use cases for each caliber, suggesting a shift towards more specialized choices for concealed carry and self-defense.

This video explores emerging handgun calibers that are challenging 9mm's dominance in 2025, focusing on their specific advantages for concealed carry and tactical applications. Ted from Line 45 highlights the 30 Super Carry for increased capacity in compact frames, the 5.7x28mm for its flat trajectory and speed, the 10mm for its raw power and penetration, the 357 SIG for barrier penetration and velocity, and the 22 TCM for its rifle-like speed in a pistol platform. The discussion emphasizes how these calibers offer solutions to problems 9mm may not always address, driven by advancements in firearm design and ammunition technology.

This video provides a comprehensive 1,000-round range review of the FN Specialties XPRT90 FRT trigger for the P90 platform. The review covers the trigger's specifications, installation tips, performance during various drills including burst fire and mag dumps, and its calculated rounds per minute (RPM). The presenter concludes that the XPRT90 FRT is a highly controllable and reliable system, suitable for home defense and range use, exceeding initial expectations of it being just a range toy.

This video explores five modern handgun calibers that are challenging 9mm's dominance in 2025. Featuring insights from Ted of Line 45, it details the advantages of 30 Super Carry for capacity, 5.7x28mm for speed and flat trajectory, 10mm for power and penetration, 357 SIG for barrier penetration, and 22 TCM for rifle-like velocity in a pistol platform. The discussion highlights how these calibers offer solutions to specific shooting needs that 9mm may not always address.

This guide covers the setup and operation of the Daniel Defense DDM4 PDW in .300 Blackout, as presented by a firearms instructor. It details the installation of common accessories like suppressors, lights, and optics, along with magazine loading and stock adjustment. The video emphasizes the PDW concept's utility and the effectiveness of the .300 Blackout cartridge, concluding with a live-fire demonstration.

This video features Tim from Military Arms Channel demonstrating the Remington 742 semi-automatic rifle chambered in .30-06 Springfield. He compares the .30-06 cartridge to the 5.56x45mm used in AR-15s, highlighting the power difference. The demonstration includes live fire at a steel target, showcasing the rifle's operation and magazine insertion.

This guide details the installation of the AR-57 upper receiver onto a standard AR-15 lower receiver, enabling the use of the 5.7x28mm cartridge. It also covers a practical modification using a Magpul PMAG as a brass catcher, demonstrating how spent casings are ejected downward through the AR-15's magazine well. The information is presented with high authority by Military Arms Channel, a recognized firearms reviewer.

This guide details how to swap the stock on a Ruger Mini-14, demonstrating its modularity by replacing a synthetic stock with a classic wood folding stock. The video features a live-fire demonstration of the rifle in its 'A-Team' style configuration, highlighting its rapid-fire capability. The host, a recognized firearms expert, provides an informative and confident assessment.