The Knife That Thinks It’s A Wheelgun (The Meligun MG-25 & MG-22)

This video provides an in-depth review of the Colt 1908 Vest Pocket pistol, exploring its history, design, and practical applications. It features ballistics testing, historical context, and comparisons to modern firearms, highlighting its effectiveness as a concealed carry option and a piece of American firearms history. The presenters emphasize its reliability, concealability, and surprising accuracy despite its small size.

This review covers the Beretta Model 21A Bobcat pistol, available in .22 Long Rifle and .25 ACP. The presenter highlights the unique tip-up barrel design, which facilitates easy loading and unloading, especially for individuals with weaker hand strength. The review also touches on ammunition availability during the COVID-19 pandemic, explaining the appeal of the .25 ACP as a more reliable centerfire option compared to .22 LR rimfire.

This video discusses the iconic Walther PPK, a handgun that set the standard for concealed carry pocket pistols. The speaker details its history, including its invention in 1929 (PP) and 1931 (PPK), its association with James Bond, and its various chamberings. The video highlights the PPK's straight blowback design and fixed barrel, noting the recoil can be sharp, requiring training. It also touches on the impact of the Gun Control Act of 1968, the introduction of the PPKS, and various manufacturers who have produced the PPK over the years, including Ranger Manufacturing and Smith & Wesson. The speaker offers a strong opinion on the quality of different production runs, favoring the 380 ACP version made in Arkansas and criticizing the 22 LR version made in Germany. The video concludes by addressing Walther's announcement of a multi-year pause on PPK production, attributing it to a focus on modern handguns and potentially lower profit margins on the PPK.

This video provides an overview of a collection of small-caliber semi-automatic pistols, primarily from the interwar and post-WWII European eras. The presenter, while not a collector of these specific firearms, details various models from manufacturers like Walther, Colt, Czech Duo, Beretta, Mauser, and others. Key discussion points include the intended use of these pistols as concealed carry or last-line-of-defense weapons, common calibers like .25 ACP and .22 LR, and notable design differences between models such as the Walther TP and TPH.

This video reviews the rare Lignose 'Einhand' pistol, a model derived from the Bergmann Hunt design. It highlights the pistol's unique one-handed operation, allowing the user to cycle the slide with their trigger finger, a feature developed for individuals with hand injuries post-WWI. The review covers its .25 ACP caliber, minimal recoil, and historical context as a pocket pistol.

This review covers the Beretta Model 20, a compact .25 ACP pocket pistol. The presenter highlights its historical use by intelligence agencies and its suitability for concealed carry due to its small size and snag-free design. While acknowledging the .25 ACP's limitations for self-defense, the review emphasizes its concealability and ease of use, noting its surprisingly ergonomic grip and crisp trigger pull, especially in single-action mode.

This video details a catastrophic failure of a Serbu RN-50 rifle chambered in .50 BMG, resulting in severe injuries to the shooter, Scott from Kentucky Ballistics. The incident highlights extreme pressure events and the critical importance of firearm safety and immediate medical response. Scott's resilience and commitment to educating viewers despite his injuries are evident.

This video details a comprehensive torture test of the Desert Eagle Mark XIX, conducted by Scott from Kentucky Ballistics. The firearm was subjected to extreme conditions including water submersion, snow burial, mud immersion, and sand burial. Despite some malfunctions in mud and sand, the Desert Eagle demonstrated notable resilience, functioning after water and snow exposure. The test highlights the firearm's robust construction and the importance of understanding its limitations under adverse conditions.

This video tests the myth of water being bulletproof by firing various firearms, from 9mm handguns to a .50 BMG rifle, into a water tank. Results show that even high-powered rounds like the .50 BMG are significantly slowed or stopped by water, failing to penetrate to the target. The tests demonstrate water's effectiveness in dissipating projectile energy.

This video features Scott from Kentucky Ballistics testing several of the world's largest caliber firearms against a realistic ballistic dummy torso. The expert demonstrates the destructive power of rounds like the .700 Nitro Express (1000 grain) and .600 Nitro Express (900 grain), showcasing detailed firearm engravings and unique actions like the Blaser R8 straight-pull bolt. The testing provides valuable insights into the performance of these extreme hunting calibers on simulated organic material.