Shooting with Andrew & MP-25 Update

The speaker, with over 40 years of firearms experience, discusses various handguns and rifles, offering opinions on brands like Kimber, Glock, and SIG Sauer. He emphasizes the importance of proper firearm maintenance, trigger quality, and the debate between hammer-fired and striker-fired platforms. The discussion also touches on Second Amendment rights, gun control legislation in different states, and personal defense strategies, highlighting the need for firearm safety training regardless of carry laws.

This video from Classic Firearms presents a comprehensive review of the top 5 budget-friendly 1911 pistols, with a price cap of under $800. The hosts, Matt and Kaya, leverage their high authority and expertise, discussing the historical significance of the 1911 platform and its creator, John Moses Browning. They evaluate models from Girsan, Tisas, Ruger, and Springfield Armory, highlighting key features, calibers, and price points to help viewers make informed purchasing decisions on reliable and affordable 1911 variants.

This live stream covers a range of firearms topics, including a detailed discussion on the challenges of installing an optic on a Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 10mm due to a small hex screw size. The host also delves into gun news, legislative updates in Tennessee, and personal firearm preferences, highlighting the Glock 20 as a top 10mm pistol and the Colt Python Combat Elite as a favorite handgun. The discussion emphasizes self-defense and Second Amendment rights, with practical advice for new and experienced gun owners.

Amber from Exile Armory showcases a wide variety of firearms and suppressors available in-store. The video highlights new arrivals like the Sig Cross N300 and Q Fix, alongside popular models such as the CZ Trail 600, Ruger Mark IV, and various Glock pistols. Amber also mentions in-store services like electronic fingerprints and passport photos, encouraging customers to visit Monday through Thursday for efficient service. The segment concludes with a raffle drawing for a case of 9mm ammunition and a reminder about fundraising for a Costa Rica mission trip.

This video presents a rapid-fire countdown of 25 'underrated' firearms, ranging from shotguns and classic military rifles to modern handguns. Each entry includes a brief overview of its features, historical context, and approximate price point. The selection covers a wide spectrum of firearm types and eras, offering a diverse look at potentially overlooked or historically significant options for collectors and shooters.

This video reviews several handguns with magazine capacities of 10 rounds or less, focusing on 'big bore' calibers and powerful firearms that are less likely to be targeted by future bans. It highlights models like the Rock Island Armory BBR 3.10 in .45 ACP, the Guncrafter Industries 50 GI, Glock 29 in 10mm, Ruger Redhawk and S&W 327 revolvers in .357 Magnum, Dan Wesson Kodiak in 10mm, Glock 30 with a 460 Roland conversion, and the iconic 44 Auto-Mag.

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.