The Baby 223 Rem

This video compares the terminal ballistics of .357 Magnum Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) and Soft Point ammunition using a pumpkin as a medium. The FMJ round passed through with minimal damage, while the Soft Point round caused significant expansion and energy transfer, completely destroying the pumpkin. The host demonstrates the effectiveness of soft points for hunting and self-defense applications.

This YouTube video conducts a ballistic gelatin review and test comparing two types of 5.7x28mm ammunition: Federal FMJ and FN SS197. The video aims to showcase the terminal ballistics and performance of these rounds when fired into gel. It also includes links to related content, such as a Hornady 5.7x28mm video, and lists various gear and equipment used in the testing process, from cameras and safety equipment to ballistic gelatin powder and reloading tools. The creator notes their Amazon Associates affiliation.

This video from Boondock Ballistician delves into the 5.7x28mm cartridge, examining its performance against its 'hype.' The host, demonstrating high authority, details its history, technical evolution from SS90 to SS190, and its competition for NATO standardization. The analysis includes ballistic comparisons with 9mm, highlighting 5.7's flatter trajectory and lower recoil but faster velocity/energy loss, and discusses reloading challenges.

This expert analysis from Line45 identifies seven firearms struggling in the 2026 market, attributing their slow sales to factors like safety recalls, reliability issues, high ammunition costs, and market saturation. The video highlights how early production problems and regulatory uncertainty can significantly impact a firearm's long-term market viability, even for well-regarded brands. Buyers are increasingly prioritizing proven track records and value over novel features when making purchasing decisions in a normalized market.

This video provides a practical demonstration of the IWI Jericho 941 pistol, including a detailed look at magazine loading with a '+2' extension and live-fire sequences. The presenter, exhibiting competent firearm handling, showcases the pistol's operation with Fiocchi Range Dynamics 9mm Luger ammunition. The demonstration covers preparing the firearm for shooting and observing its performance on steel targets.

This review of the PSA 5.7 Rock Compact by Honest Outlaw covers its suitability for concealed carry, highlighting its high magazine capacity and low recoil. The video details first shots, accuracy tests at various distances (up to 200 yards), and discusses ammunition reliability issues encountered with specific Fiocchi loads. Despite some ammunition-related concerns, the pistol is praised for its affordability, features, and accuracy.

This video addresses common confusion regarding Glock model numbers and their corresponding calibers. It clarifies that Glock's numbering system, like the Glock 45 being 9mm, does not directly indicate caliber. The employee explains various 9mm Glock models and contrasts them with .40 S&W and 10mm options, highlighting the Glock 22 as the standard .40 S&W and the Glock 40 as 10mm.

This video satirizes gun shop dynamics, contrasting a customer's initial interest in a .380 ACP pistol with the narrator's internal reverence for the classic Springfield Armory 1911 in .45 ACP. It highlights stereotypes within gun culture, particularly the perceived 'weakness' of smaller calibers versus the historical significance and perceived power of the .45 ACP 1911.

This video humorously highlights a customer's strict 'American-made' requirement for firearms, leading to rejections of popular brands like Walther and Glock due to perceived foreign origins. The narrative satirizes geographical ignorance, culminating in the purchase of a Browning Maxus II shotgun, mistakenly believed to be American despite being made in Portugal.

This video hilariously highlights common misconceptions and 'cringey' statements heard in gun shops. It covers misunderstandings about ammunition types like .223 Wylde, unrealistic price expectations for AR-15s, and incorrect terminology such as confusing clips with magazines. The content also satirizes opinions on firearm aesthetics and the value of accessories like weapon lights.