Why 10mm Auto Was a Total Disaster for the FBI

This video, presented by Sully from Line 45, outlines seven essential ammunition calibers gun owners should stockpile in anticipation of future shortages and price spikes, particularly focusing on 2025. The expert emphasizes the importance of proactive stocking for calibers like .300 Blackout, .308 Winchester, 10mm Auto, 12 Gauge, .22LR, .223/5.56 NATO, and 9mm Luger, detailing their specific applications, performance characteristics, and current market availability challenges. The advice is geared towards ensuring preparedness for various shooting scenarios, from self-defense to hunting and training.

This video explores the shifting landscape of handgun calibers in the US, suggesting a quiet replacement of 9mm's dominance by other cartridges. It details the historical reasons for 9mm's popularity, the factors driving the current trend towards alternatives, and analyzes several contender calibers including .380 ACP, .30 Super Carry, .45 ACP, .40 S&W, .357 Sig, 5.7x28mm, and 10mm Auto, highlighting their pros and cons for various applications.

This comprehensive comparison of 10mm Auto and .45 ACP, presented by a firearms instructor, delves into ballistics, expansion, suppressor performance, availability, and recoil. While 10mm offers superior raw energy and penetration for wilderness defense, .45 ACP excels in suppressed shooting, recoil management, carry-friendliness, and overall availability/cost-effectiveness for most self-defense scenarios. The choice hinges on individual needs and comfort levels.

This video identifies five ammunition calibers that are not budget-friendly for stockpiling: .300 Blackout, 10mm Auto, .45 ACP, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .308/7.62 NATO. The presenter explains that these calibers are often more expensive due to limited mass production, specialized use, or larger material costs. Recommended budget alternatives include .223/5.56 for AR platforms, 9mm for handguns, .40 S&W as a 10mm alternative, and 7.62x39mm for rifle applications.

This video discusses a shift in handgun caliber popularity, moving away from the dominant 9mm Luger towards more powerful options like 10mm Auto and higher-velocity rounds like 5.7x28mm. The trend is driven by increased firearm availability in these calibers and a consumer desire for greater power in carry guns.

This video explores why the 10mm Auto cartridge, deemed 'too much' by the FBI, thrives among civilian users for hunting and self-defense. It details the FBI's struggles with the caliber due to recoil and platform limitations, contrasting it with its effectiveness in modern semi-automatic firearms for outdoor and defense applications. The discussion highlights the evolution of 10mm ammunition and firearms, particularly Glock's role in its resurgence.

This guide details the 'Cruiser Ready' condition for home defense shotguns, as explained by Chris Baker. It prioritizes safety by keeping the chamber empty while ensuring rapid deployment. The method involves a loaded magazine tube, empty chamber, unlocked slide, and safety off, with a recommendation to load one round less than capacity to preserve magazine spring life.

This review provides an in-depth look at the Chiappa 1892 Alaskan Takedown lever-action rifle, highlighting its unique takedown feature, performance, and potential drawbacks. The expert assessment notes the rifle's smooth action and crisp trigger, while also pointing out cosmetic defects and suggesting practical modifications for improved handling and ergonomics. It's presented as a packable option for various outdoor applications.

This guide details essential shotgun reloading techniques for defensive scenarios, as demonstrated by Chris Baker of Lucky Gunner Ammo and Darryl Bolke of Hardwired Tactical. It covers proactive 'topping off' and emergency reloads using both 'brass down' and 'brass up' methods, emphasizing consistency and reliability under stress. The Remington 870 is used as the primary example firearm.

This video offers a deep dive into the Smith & Wesson Model 66, originally crowned 'The Best Revolver in the World' by the channel. While acknowledging the sensationalism of the title, the content focuses on its merits as a fighting revolver, exploring its K-frame design, .357 Magnum/.38 Special caliber, and 3-inch barrel. The presenter, Chris Baker, provides expert insights into its shootability, concealability, and potential for customization, including action tuning and sight upgrades. He also contrasts revolvers with modern semi-automatic pistols for self-defense, concluding that while revolvers hold a niche, semi-autos are generally superior for most defensive roles.