Smith and Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 vs M&P Bodyguard .380 vs Ruger LCP Max vs Sig SAUER P238

This video reviews eleven micro-compact pistols, highlighting their suitability for concealed carry and everyday use. It details features like tip-up barrels, magazine capacities, and materials, offering insights into their performance and handling for various shooters, from new users to experienced enthusiasts. The presenter emphasizes the importance of choosing a reliable and discreet firearm for personal preparedness.

This video compares six popular pocket pistols to determine the 'king of pocket carry.' The Springfield Armory 911 is highlighted for its speed, low recoil, and lightweight design, making it a top contender. The Ruger LCP Max is also praised for its reliability with various ammunition types. The video emphasizes that speed and manageable recoil can offset lower capacity in close-quarters self-defense scenarios.

This review focuses on the Sig Sauer P238 as a superior pocket pistol compared to modern alternatives like the Sig Sauer P365 and Ruger LCP Max. The speaker praises the P238's build quality, ergonomics, and trigger, suggesting Sig Sauer should revive and modernize it. The video highlights the P238's hammer-fired action, manual safety, and good finish, contrasting it with perceived quality issues in newer Sig models.

The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 is a popular .380 ACP firearm, often chosen for concealed carry due to its compact size and included pocket holster. The host highlights its convenience for quick outings and mentions it's a featured firearm in tonight's giveaway. While not extensively detailed, the discussion implies it's a reliable and practical option for everyday carry.

This review of the Kel-Tec PR-380 highlights its status as the smallest and lightest 11-round .380 ACP pistol available, even surpassing the Ruger LCP Max. The unique internal, double-stack, double-feed magazine, loaded via stripper clips or by hand, allows for its compact size. While the loading method is unconventional, the reviewer notes its potential benefits for deep concealment and backup roles, despite a learning curve and potential for user-induced malfunctions.

This video compares the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 1.0 and 2.0, focusing on their performance at 40 feet. The reviewer notes the 1.0's double-action-only trigger and smaller profile, while the 2.0 features a striker-fired mechanism, improved grip, and better sights. Both pistols experienced some feeding issues with bargain-brand ammunition but performed well with Winchester White Box.

This review focuses on a vintage 1980s Smith & Wesson Model 60 'no dash' revolver, identified as a new favorite by the reviewer. The expert firearm collector highlights key vintage features such as the pinned barrel, hammer-mounted firing pin, and original wooden grips. The revolver's history of ownership in Concord, Massachusetts, adds to its provenance.

This review by Cranky Gun Reviews provides a detailed, analytical comparison of three minimalistic .22LR survival rifles: the Chiappa Little Badger, Ruger 10/22 Takedown, and Henry US Survival. The expert reviewer assesses each rifle based on critical survival criteria including deployment speed, portability, weight, capacity, ergonomics, sights, floating ability, and price, offering practical insights for choosing the best option for specific needs.

This review of the Savage Model 301 break-action shotgun highlights its budget-friendly nature, ideal for survival scenarios. The expert demonstrates its simple operation, safety features like the hammer block transfer bar, and easy two-piece takedown for portability. Performance with various .410 bore ammunition types is discussed, along with its value proposition under $200.

This guide details a DIY approach to handloading 410 shotshells, focusing on cost savings and utilizing repurposed tools alongside specific MEC press components. The process involves trimming 3-inch shells to 2.5 inches, depriming, resizing with a dedicated die, and priming. It then covers measuring powder (14 grains of Winchester 296), seating wads, adding shot (half an ounce of #6), and performing both pre-crimping and final crimping using MEC accessories. The presenter emphasizes the challenges of achieving perfect crimps without a full MEC press setup.