22LR HANDGUN VS RIFLE - WHICH HAS MORE POWER?

This video demonstrates the significant advantage of a shotgun over a handgun for home defense, particularly at close range. Using a high-speed camera, it visually compares the impact of a 9mm hollow point bullet against a double-aught buckshot shell fired into a watermelon. The buckshot, containing nine 8mm pellets, shows a dramatically more destructive effect.

This video demonstrates the penetration capability of .22 Long Rifle ammunition at extended distances. The instructor tests Remington Thunderbolt .22LR rounds fired from a Ruger 10/22 with a Bara 3x9x40 scope, at a distance of 100 yards, against a thick steel door. The results show that the .22LR rounds successfully penetrated the door, exiting cleanly, challenging the notion that this caliber lacks sufficient power.

This video emphasizes a critical imbalance in firearm ownership: investing heavily in platforms while neglecting sufficient ammunition for training. The speaker, drawing from personal experience, advocates for a 1:1 investment ratio between a firearm's cost and its corresponding ammunition, particularly for duty handguns and fighting rifles. This approach ensures adequate resources for proficiency development, which is crucial for self-defense and preparedness.

This video demonstrates the terminal ballistics of a .357 Magnum round fired from a 12-gauge shotgun using a sabot. The test involves shooting through water and ballistic gel to assess energy transfer and wound cavity creation. The results highlight significant energy transfer and the destructive potential of the sabot-fired projectile.

This video discusses the nuances of reloading 6.5 Grendel and delves into the controversial topic of using .22 Long Rifle for self-defense. The speaker, an experienced reloader and shooter, highlights the ease of reloading 6.5 Grendel and contrasts it with the challenges of .22 LR reliability due to its rimfire priming mechanism. While acknowledging potential applications for .22 LR in self-defense for specific individuals, the speaker strongly advises against it as a primary choice, favoring rifle platforms over handguns for this caliber and recommending specific ammunition types for improved performance.

This video reviews five World War II firearms, evaluating their suitability for survival scenarios. The instructor discusses the pros and cons of the German Luger, 1911, M1 Carbine, Mosin Nagant, and M1 Garand, ultimately recommending the M1 Carbine for its balance of capacity, accuracy, and portability.

This video features Edwin Sarkissian, an experienced firearms instructor, conducting a unique bullet penetration test. He uses 12 Ozark Trail 12-inch cast iron skillets to determine how many rounds from various calibers and firearms, including 9mm, .45 ACP, 500 S&W Magnum, 7.62x39mm, 5.56mm, 5.7x28mm, and 12 Gauge slugs, can penetrate the cookware. The results offer practical insights into the ballistic performance of different ammunition types against a common household item.

This video from Edwin Sarkissian provides an expert-level demonstration of the Serbu BFG-50A rifle's capability against a railroad track. Sarkissian, a high-level firearms enthusiast, showcases the .50 BMG caliber's power with various ammunition types, including the specialized Raufoss Mk 211 Mod 0, highlighting its penetration through thick steel. The content offers valuable insights into terminal ballistics and the performance of heavy caliber rounds.

This video demonstrates a unique application of the X Products Can Cannon, a gas-operated launcher compatible with AR-15/M16 lowers, to launch an M67-style fragmentation grenade using .223 Blanks. Expert experimentalist Edwin Sarkissian showcases the process of loading and firing the device towards a frozen lake, highlighting the launcher's ability to hold the grenade's spoon in place until firing. The demonstration results in a significant explosion and ice shatter upon impact.

This guide details a ballistic test comparing a .50 Cal Spotter round against a 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass panel using a Serbu BFG-50A rifle. The test, conducted by firearms enthusiast Edwin Sarkissian, demonstrates the significant destructive potential of specialized .50 BMG ammunition, highlighting differences in impact effects between incendiary spotter rounds and standard FMJ rounds. The expert-level demonstration emphasizes the importance of understanding ammunition types and their performance against protective materials.