The Most Violent 9mm Ever Created

This video tests the suitability of exotic 12-gauge shotgun rounds for airsoft use. The instructor demonstrates that rounds containing bouncy balls, glow sticks, or cayenne pepper and airsoft BBs are not safe or appropriate for airsoft. The tests, conducted with a Standard Manufacturing SSR shotgun and ballistic gel, highlight potential dangers and emphasize that these types of ammunition should never be used in airsoft applications.

This video from Civilian Tactical introduces several unique 9mm ammunition types, including Dragon's Breath, Tracer rounds, exploding hollow points, and CCI Birdshot/Ratshot. The instructor, demonstrating a high level of expertise, explains the function and visual characteristics of each round, using ballistics gel to illustrate terminal effects. The content emphasizes understanding the specific applications and safety considerations for these specialized cartridges.

This review by Boondock Ballistician critically examines the G2 Research R.I.P. round, often dismissed as a gimmick. Through rigorous testing with ballistic gel and a Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC), the analysis reveals surprising barrier-blind performance and fragmentation potential, challenging common perceptions. The speaker, demonstrating high-level expertise, suggests design improvements for future iterations of this concept.

This video provides a cautionary introduction to Havok Halo ammunition from Hickory Flat Boars, highlighting its extreme volatility and reactivity. Expert instruction demonstrates its behavior on soft ground and ballistic gel, showing an incendiary/explosive-like reaction. The speaker, possessing high authority and expertise in safe firearm handling and specialized ammunition, warns of significant fire hazards when impacting steel targets in dry conditions.

This video from Civilian Tactical reviews the incredibly volatile Havok Halo rounds from Hickory Flat Boars. The host demonstrates their high reactivity, showing a smoking crater in dirt and significant charring/melting in a ballistic gelatin test. A strong warning is issued about the fire hazard these rounds pose, especially in dry conditions, due to intense sparks and heat upon impact with hard targets. The host's expertise is evident in his handling and safety demonstrations.

This review of the Smith & Wesson M&P Carry Comp 9mm highlights its versatility for concealed carry and combat. The pistol features a 4.2-inch barrel, aluminum frame, and a robust optics mounting system. Notably, it demonstrated exceptional reliability by firing 2000 consecutive rounds without a single malfunction, making it a strong contender in its price range.

This comparison tests the .50 AE Desert Eagle against the .44 Magnum in various barrier tests, including wood, steel, sand, and concrete. While both calibers showed impressive power, the .50 AE demonstrated superior performance in ballistic gel with deeper penetration and a larger wound channel. Ultimately, the video questions if the .50 AE's marginal gains justify its significantly higher cost per round compared to the versatile .44 Magnum.

This video provides a detailed comparison between .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition, demonstrating their performance differences through rigorous barrier testing. While visually identical, 5.56 NATO shows a slight advantage in velocity and energy. Crucially, 5.56 NATO exhibits superior barrier penetration against lumber and steel, whereas .223 Remington struggles. Specialized rounds like M855A1 also show enhanced performance against sand barriers.

This video tests the lethality of various 'less lethal' shotgun rounds, including rubber buckshot, bean bags, and specialized projectiles. The .410 rubber buckshot demonstrated significantly higher velocity and penetration than 12-gauge versions. Bean bag rounds proved to be the most damaging, causing substantial plywood destruction and ballistic gel displacement, leading the host to conclude they are the most lethal 'less lethal' option.

This video compares 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP through various barrier tests including lumber, sand, and concrete, alongside ballistics gel testing. While all calibers performed similarly through most barriers, the .40 S&W showed slightly better penetration and expansion in ballistics gel. The host ultimately favors 9mm due to its lower recoil and higher capacity, despite the .40 S&W's respectable performance.