The 5.7 Reasons that 5.7x28mm is Better than 9mm

This video provides an expert-level ranking and review of the top 5.7x28mm handguns available in late 2024/early 2025, presented by James Reeves of TFB TV. It covers budget options like the PSA Rock and Tisas Raptor, innovative designs like the Kel-Tec PR57, and established platforms like the Ruger 5.7 and FN Five-seveN Mk3, offering detailed insights into their features, performance, and value.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Ruger 5.7 pistol, focusing on its performance with the 5.7x28mm caliber. The presenter, an experienced shooter, highlights the unique characteristics of the round, including its high velocity, low recoil, and penetration capabilities. Testing includes accuracy at 100 yards, bowling pin impacts, and penetration through 3A body armor and computer paper. The review concludes that while the ammunition cost is high, the Ruger 5.7 offers a comfortable and effective shooting experience.

This video provides an overview of the Ruger 5.7 pistol, highlighting its features and performance. The presenter discusses the 20-round magazine capacity, interchangeable magazines with the Ruger 5.7 carbine, comfortable grip, ambidextrous safety, and High Viz fiber sights. The review also touches on the trigger's characteristics, the minimal recoil impulse, and the pistol's overall reliability and value.

This video review by SPN Firearms focuses on the Ruger 5.7 pistol, evaluating its value for money. The presenter, an enthusiastic firearms content creator, demonstrates the pistol's performance through rapid firing and discusses its market pricing, highlighting a significant difference between new and used costs. The review emphasizes practical aspects like reliability and handling during a live-fire session.

This review focuses on the Ruger 5.7 handgun, highlighting its value proposition, especially when purchased used for $350. The speaker, an experienced firearm enthusiast, compares it favorably to other 5.7 options like the Caltech P57 and FN 5.7, praising its ergonomics, trigger, and American manufacturing. The review also touches on its potential as a compact, powerful option for various roles, including a backpack or truck gun, and anticipates future ballistic testing.

This expert analysis from Line45 identifies seven firearm models likely to remain on shelves in 2026 due to specific market challenges. Factors include safety recalls impacting trust (Taurus GX4, Kimber R7 Mako), early reliability issues in competitive segments (Canik Mete MC9), high price points versus alternatives (Daniel Defense DDM4 V7), regulatory impacts (CZ Scorpion Evo 3), niche caliber economics (Ruger 5.7), and oversaturation in crowded markets (Beretta APX A1). The video emphasizes that these are not necessarily 'bad' guns but face hurdles due to timing, market perception, or competition.

This video, presented by Alex C of TFBTV, identifies five of the most reliable firearms across different categories. The assessment focuses on mechanical simplicity, historical production numbers, and documented performance in demanding conditions. The chosen firearms include the Glock (handgun), Uzi (SMG), Mauser 98 (bolt-action rifle), Remington 870 (shotgun), and IWI Galil (self-loading rifle), with detailed explanations for each selection based on expert criteria.

This guide details the process of loading and firing a cap and ball revolver, emphasizing the multi-step procedure required for each shot. It highlights the historical significance but impracticality for modern concealed carry. The video features Alex C., a recognized firearms expert from TFBTV, demonstrating the techniques with technical accuracy and a humorous tone.

This video from TFB TV, hosted by James Reeves, provides an expert-level comparison of the Ruger Mini-14 and the AR-15, highlighting eight key areas where the Mini-14 may be considered superior. Reeves, demonstrating high authority with technical terminology and empirical testing, details advantages in low profile, stock trigger quality, maneuverability due to its operating system, sight radius, piston operation, accuracy improvements in modern variants, CHF barrels, and stainless steel construction. While acknowledging the AR-15's modularity and ergonomics, the Mini-14 is presented as a compelling alternative for specific use cases.

This video from TFBTV explores five excellent surplus rifles available for under $500, focusing on their historical significance, operational features, and current market value. The hosts, Alex C and Patrick R, demonstrate a high level of expertise, discussing specific models like the Lee Enfield, Yugo Mauser 98, Swiss K31, MAS 49/56, SKS, and Mosin Nagant M38. They highlight the affordability of these firearms and the availability of surplus ammunition, making them attractive options for collectors and shooters alike.