12 Gauge vs 20 Gauge Slugs: Unexpected Results

This guide details the testing of specialized 12-gauge ammunition, including rounds with bouncy balls, glow sticks, and cayenne pepper/airsoft BB mixtures, to determine their suitability for airsoft. The expert demonstrates that none of these exotic rounds are appropriate or safe for airsoft use, emphasizing significant safety concerns and potential for injury. The testing highlights the importance of using appropriate ammunition for intended purposes.

This review details the installation and performance of the Woox Gladiatore forearm and bird head grip for the Mossberg 590 Shockwave. The upgrade significantly enhances the firearm's aesthetics and ergonomics, offering improved grip and M-LOK compatibility. The video also delves into the legal classification of the Shockwave and the accessories, emphasizing its status as a non-NFA item due to its design.

This guide details a highly experimental technique for testing the compatibility of .50 BMG ammunition with a 12 Gauge Orion Flare Gun. The process involves chambering the round, understanding the firing mechanism, setting up remote firing, and conducting tests from behind cover. It highlights the toughness of .50 BMG primers and the importance of safety when deviating from standard firearm use. The demonstration is conducted by an experienced individual from Civilian Tactical.

This video demonstrates the practical application and terminal effects of the Maverick Drone Systems 20-gauge Anti-Drone Round. Expert analysis from a tactical content creator highlights the round's unique 5-segment projectile design, intended for drone rotor entanglement. Testing with ballistic gel reveals significant damage, proving its lethality even against soft targets, though the high cost is also noted.

This video demonstrates the terminal ballistics of the 12-Gauge Full Metal Kraken Slug from Civilian Tactical. Expertly presented with a focus on safety and data, the test utilizes ballistics gelatin and a water jug to showcase the slug's devastating impact and unique 8-petal expansion pattern. The demonstration highlights the effectiveness of this specialized ammunition for tactical applications.

This video reviews ten firearms suitable as truck guns for 2026, emphasizing versatility, compactness, and firepower. It highlights AR pistols like the Wilson Combat ARP for their adaptability in various calibers, and pistol caliber carbines such as the CZ Scorpion Evo 3 S1 and Kel-Tec Sub2000 CQB for their concealability and common ammunition. Shotguns like the Kel-Tec KS7 and SP12 Compact are presented for their close-range effectiveness, while AR-pattern platforms like the Bear Creek Arsenal AR10 pistol in 8.6 BLK and the Smith & Wesson Response offer modern features and modularity. The Ruger LC Carbine in .45 ACP and the Black Aces Tactical Pro Series L lever-action shotgun are noted for their practicality and unique designs. The Sig P320 Flux Legion package is showcased as an integrated pistol-caliber carbine system.

This video provides an expert-level comparison between the .44 Magnum and .50 Action Express calibers, featuring a Magnum Research Desert Eagle and a Ruger Super Redhawk. The host, demonstrating high authority, conducts a series of tests including penetration through lumber, steel, sand, and concrete, followed by ballistic gel testing with hollow-point rounds. The analysis highlights differences in muzzle energy, penetration, and wound channel, ultimately questioning the cost-to-performance ratio of the .50 AE.

This video provides an in-depth, experimental comparison between .223 Remington and 5.56x45mm NATO cartridges, utilizing a chronograph and various barrier materials. The host, demonstrating high expertise through empirical testing, reveals significant performance differences, particularly in barrier penetration, with 5.56x45mm NATO generally outperforming .223 Remington.

This video from Banana Ballistics explores the surprising lethality of "less lethal" shotgun ammunition. Through rigorous testing with ballistic gel and plywood, the host demonstrates that rounds like bean bags and high-velocity .410 rubber buckshot can cause significant damage, challenging the common perception of these rounds as entirely non-lethal. The testing highlights the importance of understanding ammunition performance beyond its intended classification.

This video provides an objective comparison of 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP calibers through a series of rigorous tests including lumber, sand, concrete, and ballistics gel. The host, leveraging specialized equipment like a Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph and digital calipers, presents data on velocity, penetration, and expansion. While .40 S&W showed competitive performance in some tests, the analysis concludes with a preference for 9mm due to its higher capacity and lower recoil, highlighting the importance of practical considerations beyond raw ballistics.