Shotguns vs MEAT & BONE! *12 Gauge vs 20 Gauge*

Amber and Doshie from Exile Armory showcase a wide array of new firearms and accessories. The video features various pistols, rifles, shotguns, and suppressors from brands like FN, Q, Bergara, Springfield Armory, and Beretta, with detailed pricing and some technical specifications provided. The presentation is casual and informative, highlighting new inventory for customers.

This review tests the effectiveness of a 12-gauge double slug shell, finding it delivers significant energy transfer and a tight grouping at 35 yards. The test involved ballistics gel, a water target, and paper accuracy, demonstrating the potential of this multi-projectile load for various applications.

This video from Dirty Civilian explores the often-underestimated versatility of the 12 Gauge shotgun, positioning it as a 'multitool' for prepared individuals. Through rigorous ballistic tests, the presenter demonstrates its effectiveness in various scenarios, including brush penetration and barrier destruction, often rivaling rifle performance. The content emphasizes that while affordable and accessible, mastering the 12 Gauge requires significant practice, particularly in recoil management and reloading.

The Ruger Red Label shotgun is making a comeback, with Ruger partnering with Connecticut Shotgun for production. This iteration features a 20 Gauge chambering, available in 28 or 30-inch barrels, and boasts a Turkish walnut stock with excellent figure. Build quality is highlighted as fantastic, with tight actions and jeweling for enhanced lubrication.

This guide provides expert advice on inspecting a Remington 870 before purchase, drawing on years of experience. It emphasizes checking for common issues like sticky extraction, rough chambers, and inconsistent action cycling, which are more critical than cosmetic appearance. The advice is tailored for potential buyers looking to avoid lemons and ensure a reliable firearm.

This review of the Charles Daly Honcho highlights its design as a compact 'problem solver' for defense. It details the shotgun's aluminum receiver, bottom feed/side eject system, and availability in 12 or 20 gauge. The review emphasizes its short 27-inch overall length with a 14.5-inch barrel, making it highly portable, and notes the MSRP ranges from $335 for the polymer version to $380 for the walnut model.

This video rigorously tests the self-defense capabilities of various airguns against a realistic human head ballistic target. The expert instructor demonstrates that low-power BB guns like the Daisy Red Rider offer minimal threat, while even full-auto CO2 BB guns fail to penetrate the skull. However, a high-velocity Gamo pellet rifle proves capable of causing significant damage, cracking the skull. The instructor concludes that BB guns are unsuitable for self-defense, and while pellet rifles are dangerous, they lack the immediate stopping power of conventional firearms.

This video tests the BulletSafe VP3 Level IIIA vest against various calibers up to .44 Magnum using a realistic human torso dummy. While the vest stopped all tested rounds, including a .44 Magnum and 12-gauge buckshot, significant backface deformation and blunt force trauma were evident, especially with higher-energy rounds. The dummy's shoulder blade was broken by buckshot, and severe bruising was indicated by the .44 Magnum impact.

This review of the Crosman DPMS SBR full-auto BB gun highlights its realistic AR-15 SBR aesthetics and select-fire capability. The host demonstrates its operation, including loading with a speedloader and the dual CO2 power system. Performance metrics like 1400 RPM and 430 FPS are discussed, along with its accuracy and destructive potential on targets like watermelons. The device is recommended for realistic training or plinking where live firearms are impractical.

This video tests the effectiveness and dangers of using a flare gun for self-defense. While a flare gun can ignite materials and cause internal damage to a ballistic torso, its single-shot capacity, slow reload, and high risk of starting fires make it an irresponsible and dangerous choice for defense. The test highlights the unpredictable nature and significant fire hazard associated with using flare guns in a defensive scenario.