The Lighter Pistol

Published on August 22, 2025
Duration: 12:36

This review tests the novelty 'Lighter Pistol,' a single-shot .22 Colibri firearm disguised as a Zippo lighter. Despite its unique design, testing revealed extremely low power, with .22 Colibri rounds penetrating only 3 inches in ballistics gel and failing to penetrate a dummy head. Comparisons with a NAA .22 Short revolver highlighted the Lighter Pistol's ineffectiveness as a self-defense tool.

Quick Summary

The 'Lighter Pistol' is a novelty single-shot firearm disguised as a Zippo lighter, firing .22 Colibri rounds. Testing revealed extremely low power, with only 3 inches of penetration in ballistics gel and a failure to penetrate a dummy head, making it unsuitable for self-defense.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit: Lighter Pistol Attempt
  2. 01:04Introducing the Lighter Pistol
  3. 01:20Lighter Pistol Mechanical Overview
  4. 02:00.22 Colibri Ammunition Specs
  5. 02:21First Functionality Test
  6. 03:24Ballistics Gel Testing
  7. 05:05Comparison Test: NAA .22 Short
  8. 05:55Target Practice: Apple & Soda Bottle
  9. 07:56Lethality Test: Dummy Head
  10. 10:31Contrast: .500 Bushwhacker

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lighter Pistol and how does it work?

The Lighter Pistol is a single-shot firearm designed to fit inside a Zippo lighter case. It loads by unscrewing the barrel and features a spring-loaded hammer mechanism activated by a small lever, firing primer-only .22 Colibri rounds.

What kind of ammunition does the Lighter Pistol use?

The Lighter Pistol is chambered for .22 Colibri ammunition. This is a primer-only round featuring a 20-grain bullet that travels at approximately 420 feet per second.

How effective is the Lighter Pistol for self-defense?

Testing indicates the Lighter Pistol is not an effective self-defense tool. A .22 Colibri round only penetrated about 3 inches in ballistics gel, and a test on a dummy head resulted in a ricochet off the forehead.

How does the Lighter Pistol compare to other small firearms?

In a comparison test, a North American Arms .22 Short revolver showed significantly deeper penetration in ballistics gel than the Lighter Pistol, demonstrating the latter's considerably lower power output.

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