22LR for Self Defense #shorts

Published on March 7, 2022
Duration: 0:58

This video explores the viability of .22LR for self-defense, comparing its performance against 9mm. While .22LR offers significantly less recoil, aiding in sight picture recovery, its penetration capabilities are notably inferior. Ballistics gel tests and a tuna can penetration experiment demonstrate that .22LR from a pistol lacks the velocity for effective expansion and penetrates fewer barriers compared to 9mm.

Quick Summary

.22LR handguns offer reduced recoil, aiding sight picture maintenance, but penetration tests show inferior performance compared to 9mm. A .22LR penetrated 5 tuna cans versus 17 for 9mm, and lacked expansion in ballistics gel.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: .22LR vs Other Firearms
  2. 00:13Ballistics Gel Test: Rifle vs Pistol .22LR
  3. 00:26Penetration Test: .22LR vs 9mm (Tuna Cans)
  4. 00:48Recoil & Sight Picture Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

How does .22LR perform in self-defense compared to 9mm?

.22LR offers significantly less recoil, aiding sight picture recovery. However, penetration tests show it's far less effective than 9mm, penetrating fewer barriers like tuna cans and lacking expansion in ballistics gel.

What are the recoil differences between .22LR and 9mm handguns?

.22LR handguns have substantially lower recoil compared to 9mm handguns. This reduced recoil allows shooters to maintain their sight picture more easily between shots, potentially enabling faster follow-up accuracy.

Does .22LR have enough penetration for self-defense?

Based on tests using tuna cans and ballistics gel, .22LR fired from a pistol lacks sufficient penetration and velocity for reliable expansion compared to 9mm, raising concerns about its effectiveness against threats.

What firearms were shown in the .22LR self-defense comparison?

The video featured a folding rifle and handguns, specifically comparing the Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite (.22LR) against a Sig Sauer P365 (9mm) for self-defense capabilities.

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