Fall Edition: Glock Torture Test 🎃

This video details a comprehensive torture test of the Glock 19 Gen 6, conducted by a professional firearms reviewer on Garand Thumb's range. The test includes subjecting the pistol to being run over by an ATV, submersion in mud, and abrasion from being dragged behind a UTV. The review highlights the firearm's resilience, noting specific failures like a broken plastic rear sight and malfunctions caused by mud, but ultimately demonstrating its ability to remain functional after rigorous abuse.

This video from Regular Guy Training LLC discusses the significantly lower stoppage rate of the Beretta 92 series compared to other firearms. The speaker, an experienced instructor, highlights that stoppages are rare, often linked to old or borrowed magazines, and even then, the rate is less than 1 per 1,000 rounds. The discussion also touches on personal gun maintenance philosophies.

This comprehensive review from Yoki Sturrup details the performance of the Glock 45 Gen 6 after firing over 1000 rounds. Sturrup, an experienced shooter, provides an in-depth look at the pistol's features, comfort, and reliability, comparing it to other Glock models and offering insights into ammunition preferences. The video serves as both a personal experience share and an educational resource for firearm enthusiasts.

This video offers a critical review of the Ruger P95 pistol, with the speaker, an experienced firearm instructor, highlighting its significant weight, bulky size, and perceived lack of reliability. The review contrasts the P95 with more modern firearms like the Ruger Max-9, suggesting that while the P95 might be a decent budget option, contemporary striker-fired designs offer superior ergonomics and performance.

This video from SPN Firearms provides a practical demonstration and comparison of the Springfield Armory XD-S pistol across 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP calibers. The presenter, an experienced shooter, showcases the firearms with Doubletap Hollow Points and highlights the utility of both the Hawk Holster Stash pocket holster and a Blacksmith Tactical OWB holster. The review emphasizes the reliability and value of the XD-S platform for concealed carry and self-defense.

This video showcases the Derya Malik Gold Nine, a 9mm semi-automatic pistol with a Beretta 92 style clone design, manufactured in Turkey. The presenter highlights its aesthetic appeal and impressive reliability, noting over 1000 rounds fired without malfunctions. The footage was captured at the Texas Defensive Shooting Academy, emphasizing a positive range experience.

This video details a catastrophic failure of a Serbu RN-50 rifle chambered in .50 BMG, resulting in severe injuries to the shooter, Scott from Kentucky Ballistics. The incident highlights extreme pressure events and the critical importance of firearm safety and immediate medical response. Scott's resilience and commitment to educating viewers despite his injuries are evident.

This video details a comprehensive torture test of the Desert Eagle Mark XIX, conducted by Scott from Kentucky Ballistics. The firearm was subjected to extreme conditions including water submersion, snow burial, mud immersion, and sand burial. Despite some malfunctions in mud and sand, the Desert Eagle demonstrated notable resilience, functioning after water and snow exposure. The test highlights the firearm's robust construction and the importance of understanding its limitations under adverse conditions.

This video tests the myth of water being bulletproof by firing various firearms, from 9mm handguns to a .50 BMG rifle, into a water tank. Results show that even high-powered rounds like the .50 BMG are significantly slowed or stopped by water, failing to penetrate to the target. The tests demonstrate water's effectiveness in dissipating projectile energy.

This video features Scott from Kentucky Ballistics testing several of the world's largest caliber firearms against a realistic ballistic dummy torso. The expert demonstrates the destructive power of rounds like the .700 Nitro Express (1000 grain) and .600 Nitro Express (900 grain), showcasing detailed firearm engravings and unique actions like the Blaser R8 straight-pull bolt. The testing provides valuable insights into the performance of these extreme hunting calibers on simulated organic material.