This Might Make You Ditch Your Federal HST...How Often To Cycle Carry ammo?

This video emphasizes the critical importance of testing carry ammunition for reliability in your specific firearm. The host, Trench Grenade, argues that 'fancy' carry ammo, despite its performance in gel tests, can be unreliable due to variations in bullet design and firearm feed ramp geometry. He stresses that every handgun is unique and requires live-fire testing with at least 100 rounds of chosen carry ammo to ensure it cycles flawlessly before relying on it for self-defense. If testing is not immediately feasible, he recommends using standard 124-grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) ammunition for training and carry.

This video emphasizes that defensive ammunition selection should be based on performance and testing in the specific firearm, not marketing or brand reputation. Key performance indicators include reliable penetration (12-18 inches FBI benchmark), consistent expansion through barriers like clothing, and controllability for fast follow-up shots. The speaker, Ted from Line 45, highlights that barrel length, gun weight, and recoil tolerance significantly impact ammunition performance, making personal testing crucial.

This video tests various 9mm carry ammunition rounds through a four-layer heavy clothing barrier using a Glock 43. The test evaluates bullet expansion and penetration, comparing results to previous bare gel tests. The instructor notes how clothing affects performance, generally reducing expansion but sometimes increasing penetration depth. Several brands, including Speer Gold Dot, Federal HST, Hornady Critical Defense, Hornady Critical Duty, and Remington UMC, are analyzed.

This video explores the potential shift away from 9mm ammunition by preppers and firearm enthusiasts, driven by the emergence of newer, more specialized calibers. The speaker, identified as Ted from Line 45, details the advantages of calibers like .30 Super Carry, 5.7x28mm, 10mm Auto, .357 SIG, and .22 TCM, highlighting their specific performance characteristics, ballistic data, and practical applications. While acknowledging 9mm's historical dominance due to its balance of cost, performance, and availability, the content suggests these newer rounds offer solutions to challenges that 9mm may not address, particularly in areas of barrier penetration, terminal ballistics, and flat shooting trajectories.

This expert analysis from Garand Thumb, featuring insights from individuals with military backgrounds, delves into the terminal ballistics of various 9mm defensive rounds. Utilizing ballistics gel, chronographs, and dummies, the video evaluates popular options like Federal HST, Speer Gold Dot, and Hornady Critical Duty to determine their effectiveness for self-defense scenarios, emphasizing shot placement as paramount but acknowledging the significant impact of proper ammunition selection.

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of recommended and discouraged ammunition choices for concealed carry, focusing on 9mm. The instructor emphasizes the critical importance of testing ammunition in your specific firearm to ensure reliability. Key recommendations include Federal HST and Speer Gold Dot for their feeding reliability and consistent performance, while cautioning against steel case, Turkish-made, and certain AAC and Sig V-Crown loads due to potential stoppages and inconsistencies.

This guide details the assembly and tuning of an AR-15 build designed for zero recoil, as demonstrated by Reno May. It focuses on integrating specialized components like the Unrivaled Technologies LP-X3 muzzle brake, a multi-stage dead blow buffer, a lightweight BCG, and an adjustable gas block. Proper tuning of the gas system and muzzle brake is crucial for achieving minimal muzzle movement and a flat shooting profile, even during rapid fire.

This video critiques the hypocrisy of anti-gun advocates who condemn firearms for home defense while endorsing more brutal, less effective methods. Reno May, a subject matter expert from The Gun Collective, showcases an AR-15 style rifle as a practical home defense tool, questioning the 'too violent' label when compared to alternatives like baseball bats, wasp spray, or machetes.

This video demonstrates an unconventional use of a pistol brace, satirizing ATF regulations by attaching it to the leg instead of the arm. The presenter, Reno May, an experienced firearms instructor, showcases safe dry-fire practice with the brace on his ankle, highlighting the absurdity of current regulatory interpretations. The demonstration uses a Ruger 22 Charger with a red dot optic.

This video demonstrates a manual bump-firing technique for achieving rapid fire without a mechanical bumpstock device. Instructor Reno May showcases how to achieve high rates of fire on AR-15 and AK-pattern rifles using proper grip, trigger control, and body mechanics. The demonstration emphasizes that high-capacity magazines and optics can facilitate rapid shooting, but the core technique relies on manual manipulation and trigger reset. Proper safety protocols, including PPE, are highlighted.