Most POWERFUL 22 Caliber Pistol?! | 5.7 vs 22tcm

Published on October 2, 2021
Duration: 17:35

This review compares the 5.7x28mm and .22 TCM cartridges in handguns, evaluating their power, performance, and penetration capabilities. The 5.7x28mm, particularly the FN Green Tip, demonstrated superior penetration against Level 3A body armor. In ballistics gel, the .22 TCM showed significant fragmentation but over-penetrated, while the 5.7mm rounds exhibited varied expansion and tumbling. The host ultimately favors the 5.7x28mm for its armor-piercing potential.

Quick Summary

The 5.7x28mm, particularly the FN Green Tip, demonstrated superior penetration against Level 3A body armor compared to the .22 TCM. While the .22 TCM fragmented extensively in ballistics gel, it was stopped by the armor and over-penetrated the gel block.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: 5.7 vs .22 TCM Caliber Debate
  2. 00:54Ruger 57 Range Performance & Recoil
  3. 02:17.22 TCM 9R: Muzzle Blast & Fireball
  4. 04:11Body Armor Penetration Test: 5.7 vs .22 TCM
  5. 08:41Ballistics Gel Testing: Expansion & Penetration
  6. 13:31Conclusion: Which .22 Caliber is Superior?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which .22 caliber pistol round is more powerful: 5.7x28mm or .22 TCM?

In terms of armor penetration, the 5.7x28mm, specifically the FN Green Tip, proved superior against Level 3A body armor. While the .22 TCM showed impressive fragmentation in ballistics gel, it was stopped by the armor and over-penetrated the gel block.

How do the 5.7x28mm and .22 TCM perform in ballistics gel tests?

Ballistics gel tests showed the .22 TCM rounds fragmenting significantly and over-penetrating a 16-inch block. The 5.7x28mm rounds exhibited more varied performance, with some expanding and others tumbling, offering a balance of expansion and penetration.

What are the audible and visual differences between 5.7x28mm and .22 TCM when fired?

The .22 TCM 9R produces a much larger muzzle blast and a visible fireball, along with a significantly louder report than the 5.7x28mm. The Ruger 57 firing 5.7x28mm has a loud report, but less dramatic visual effects.

Which handgun calibers were tested for power and penetration?

The video tested the 5.7x28mm and the .22 TCM (specifically .22 TCM 9R) pistol cartridges. A 9mm round was used as a control for the body armor test.

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