Ruger American .45acp Compact Review & Shoot

The Taurus GX2 Toro is a new optics-ready variant of the GX2 pistol. It offers an optics cut at a slightly lower price point than expected, though it includes only one magazine. The firearm is noted for its comfortable grip, decent trigger for its price class, and compatibility with existing Taurus TX series magazines. It's presented as a strong contender for handguns under $300.

This video details a shooter's experience with a Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 2.0 in .45 ACP, focusing on accuracy problems attributed to a stiff trigger and misaligned sights. The shooter discusses potential improvements, including aftermarket trigger kits and sight adjustments, while also testing ProMag magazines for reliability. The review highlights the challenges of shooting a .45 ACP in a compact, lightweight platform.

This video provides a tabletop review and field strip of the Kel-Tec P15 Metal pistol. The reviewer highlights Kel-Tec's unique design philosophy and discusses the P15 Metal's features, including its metal frame, removable wood panels, and chassis system construction. The field strip process is detailed, noting some challenges with the slide release lever. The reviewer also touches on the differences between the metal and polymer versions, such as the absence of a rail on the metal model and the impact of weight on shooting characteristics.

This review of the Beretta 21 A Bobcat in .25 ACP, presented by an expert from GUNS and American Handgunner Magazines, details a live-fire accuracy test. The expert demonstrates shooting at 15 yards, analyzes the resulting group, and discusses potential gunsmithing modifications to enhance accuracy, specifically suggesting the addition of adjustable sights. The assessment highlights the pistol's fixed sights and offers insights into its practical performance with specific ammunition.

Roger Barrera of QVO Tactical provides an initial look at the new Staccato C4X pistol, noting its integrated compensator and compact grip. He discusses the trigger's prep, wall, and clean break, along with the punchy reset. Barrera expresses mixed feelings about the magwell's potential interference with a pinky finger during concealed carry and asks for viewer opinions on the pistol's suitability for that role.

This review highlights the Springfield Armory EMP in .40 S&W as a potentially underrated carry gun, particularly effective in challenging cold weather conditions. The instructor emphasizes its reliable performance, manageable recoil for a .40 S&W in a 1911 platform, and practical features like night sights and an 8+1 capacity. The EMP is presented as a well-built firearm suitable for a collection and for concealed carry.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides a practical, albeit unconventional, comparison of five common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) by shooting watermelons. The expert demonstrates varying levels of terminal performance, from the .22LR's significant splitting to the .45 ACP's complete watermelon fragmentation, highlighting the differences in hydraulic shock and expansion. The test utilizes specific hollow-point ammunition, including Speer Gold Dot, Aguila Super Maximum, and Underwood XTP, showcasing their effects.

This video provides a practical, safety-conscious comparison of common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) against concrete blocks. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, details the testing methodology and results, emphasizing the risks of ricochet. None of the tested pistol calibers fully penetrated the concrete block's second wall, suggesting their limitations for certain penetration scenarios.

This review of the Taurus TX22 .22 LR pistol details its features, including a 16+1 capacity and excellent trigger. While initial testing with CCI Mini-Mags was flawless, subsequent tests with various ammunition types revealed cycling issues and culminated in a catastrophic failure. The failure was attributed to a squib load followed by a second shot, causing a barrel bulge and ruptured casing, highlighting potential ammunition inconsistencies. The review provides a detailed look at disassembly and damage assessment.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides an experimental comparison of three popular rimfire calibers: .22LR, .22WMR, and .17HMR, using cantaloupes as ballistic mediums. The host, an experienced shooter, demonstrates the distinct terminal ballistics of each round, highlighting how bullet construction and velocity affect target interaction. The comparison offers practical insights into the performance differences between these rimfire cartridges on soft tissue simulants.