Mouse Guns VS Watermelons .22LR .22WMR .25ACP .32ACP .380ACP

Published on September 26, 2024
Duration: 17:07

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides an objective, experimental comparison of various 'mouse guns' and their effectiveness against watermelons, simulating terminal ballistics. The expert reviewer, John, demonstrates the performance of .22LR, .22WMR, .25ACP, .32ACP, and .380ACP calibers using specific defensive ammunition. The .380ACP Ruger LCP delivered the most significant damage, highlighting its role as a minimum for self-defense, while even less powerful rounds like .22 Short showed surprising effectiveness due to bullet design.

Quick Summary

Buckeye Ballistics expert John conducted a terminal ballistics test comparing mouse gun calibers (.22LR, .22WMR, .25ACP, .32ACP, .380ACP) against watermelons. The .380ACP proved most effective, while bullet design significantly impacted performance, as seen with the .22 Short.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Mouse Guns
  2. 00:54Ammunition Selection
  3. 03:22.22LR Test Results
  4. 05:50.22WMR Test Results
  5. 07:51.25ACP and .32ACP Tests
  6. 10:15.380ACP Test Results
  7. 12:52Bonus: .22 Short Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What are 'mouse guns' and which calibers were tested?

'Mouse guns' are small, compact pistols often chambered in calibers like .22LR, .25ACP, .32ACP, and .380ACP. This test featured .22LR, .22WMR, .25ACP, .32ACP, and .380ACP, comparing their terminal ballistics.

Which mouse gun caliber performed best in the watermelon test?

The .380ACP caliber, specifically from the Ruger LCP, demonstrated the most significant damage, causing extensive hollowing and a large split in the watermelon, reinforcing its suitability for self-defense.

Does caliber size alone determine a mouse gun's effectiveness?

No, caliber size is not the sole determinant. Bullet design, such as fragmentation and expansion, plays a crucial role. The .22 Short, for example, showed impressive performance due to its hollow point design.

What specific defensive ammunition was used in the test?

The test utilized Winchester Silvertip (.22LR, .380ACP), Hornady Custom XTP (.25ACP), Speer Gold Dot (.22WMR), and Federal Hydra-Shok (.32ACP), with an emphasis on handgun-optimized loads.

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