I Wanted to Hate it... But it's Got the Juice

Published on July 21, 2023
Duration: 16:19

This video reviews the Standard Manufacturing P22 Jackal, a .22 LR pistol with unique aesthetics, and conducts ballistic tests on various body armor samples. The P22 Jackal proves surprisingly reliable and fun for plinking. The armor tests, including expired Kevlar and homemade composite plates, demonstrate varying levels of protection against handgun and rifle calibers, with one homemade plate impressively stopping .308 Win before being defeated by a .50 BMG round. The review highlights the importance of proper range safety with a new protective wall.

Quick Summary

The Standard Manufacturing P22 Jackal .22 LR pistol proved surprisingly reliable and fun for plinking, performing well with a 50-round drum. Ballistic tests showed an expired Kevlar vest stopped handgun rounds but failed against rifle calibers, while a homemade composite plate stopped rifle rounds before being defeated by .50 BMG.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Sponsor
  2. 02:16New Range Safety Wall
  3. 03:29Standard Manufacturing P22 Jackal Overview
  4. 04:50P22 Jackal Range Testing
  5. 07:22Body Armor Ballistic Testing Intro
  6. 09:09Handgun Caliber Armor Test
  7. 11:27Rifle Caliber Armor Test
  8. 13:45.50 BMG Final Armor Test
  9. 14:44Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Standard Manufacturing P22 Jackal perform during testing?

The P22 Jackal, a .22 LR pistol, surprised testers with its reliability during rapid fire and on moving steel targets, functioning well even with a 50-round drum magazine, making it a fun plinking firearm.

What were the results of the body armor ballistic tests?

An expired Kevlar vest stopped handgun rounds but failed against rifle calibers. A homemade 'Mark II' composite plate stopped 5.56mm and .308 Win but was defeated by .50 BMG.

What safety improvements were made to the range?

A new range safety wall was constructed using dirt-filled cinder blocks and a bulletproof glass insert from Premier Body Armor to enhance safety during high-risk experiments.

Which calibers were used to test the body armor?

The body armor was tested against handgun calibers (.22 LR, 9mm, .45 ACP) and rifle calibers (5.56mm, .308 Win), culminating in a test with a .50 BMG round.

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