Why a .22 caliber firearm may be the most important purchase you can make... part 2: Ammo Choices

This test compares subsonic and supersonic .22LR ammunition lethality using Clear Ballistics gelatin and a cloth barrier. Results indicate that heavy subsonic FMJ rounds can penetrate beyond the FBI's 12-inch minimum, challenging the assumption that they are less deadly than supersonic hollow points. The supersonic hollow point demonstrated expected mushrooming.

This review from Cranky Gun Reviews provides a direct accuracy comparison between the Walther P22Q and the Ruger SR22P chambered in .22LR. The reviewer, demonstrating intermediate skill, found the Ruger SR22P to be highly accurate, placing shots consistently in the bullseye. While the Walther P22Q was deemed 'not horrible,' it was noted to be slightly less precise initially and showed more movement at distance, potentially due to trigger differences. Both firearms were tested in a snowy outdoor environment.

This video explores the utility and value of using .22LR subsonic ammunition. It delves into the characteristics of this type of ammunition and discusses its potential applications, likely in comparison to standard .22LR loads. The analysis aims to help viewers decide if subsonic .22LR is a worthwhile option for their specific firearm needs.

This video explores the practicality and effectiveness of using .22LR subsonic ammunition. It likely delves into the advantages and disadvantages, potentially comparing it to standard .22LR rounds. Discussions might cover its suitability for specific applications like target shooting, pest control, or potentially suppressed firearm use where reduced noise is a factor. The content aims to help viewers decide if .22LR subsonic is a worthwhile choice for their needs.

Testing subsonic .22LR ammunition with a suppressor reveals a significant reduction in noise compared to standard rounds. While standard .22LR cycles actions perfectly, it remains loud. Subsonic rounds, like CCI Quiet-22, make the bullet impact louder than the shot, demonstrating their effectiveness for suppressed shooting.

This video compares regular .22LR ammunition against subsonic .22LR when fired through a suppressed handgun. The subsonic rounds are significantly quieter, to the point of being barely audible over the host's voice, while regular rounds are described as comparable to a nail gun. The host questions if the substantial cost increase for subsonic ammo is justified by the noise reduction.

This video hilariously tests a heavily accessorized AR-15, dubbed the 'Zombie Carbine,' as a parody of excessive tactical gear. The build, based on a Smith & Wesson M&P15, weighs 23 pounds fully loaded with 270 rounds across nine magazines. It features multiple optics, lasers, lights, and is demonstrated with rapid fire, hip sniping, and Tannerite explosions.

This "ultimate AR-15 meltdown" test pushes a custom build to its limits, revealing key durability insights. The Faxon barrel ultimately burst after 830 rounds, but critical components like the Sharps SRC bolt carrier group and Geissele rail demonstrated impressive resilience under extreme stress and heat. The test highlights the AR-15 platform's robust design, even when subjected to conditions far exceeding typical operational use.

This video showcases an extreme full-auto durability test of a premium Definitive Arms VEPR AK, comparing it to a budget WASR-10. The VEPR AK demonstrated exceptional resilience, enduring 895 rounds before failure, significantly outperforming the WASR-10 and even a previously tested AR-15. The expert analysis highlights the AK platform's inherent durability and heat management characteristics, even under severe stress.

This video demonstrates the legendary durability of the AK platform by subjecting a Yugo M92 PAP to a 700-round continuous firing test. Despite extreme heat causing significant smoke and glowing metal, the firearm remained functional, showcasing Mikhail Kalashnikov's robust engineering. The test concludes with a cooling process and a tribute to the designer's legacy.