9mm vs 380: Not Even Close?

This video from Yee Yee Life tests how many rolls of toilet paper are required to stop various calibers of bullets, ranging from .22 LR to .50 AE. The experiment uses a target dummy named Fred and systematically fires different firearms into stacks of toilet paper to measure penetration depth. The results show a clear correlation between caliber size and penetration, with larger calibers requiring significantly more toilet paper to be stopped.

This video demonstrates the penetration capabilities of various common firearm calibers through stacked porcelain tiles. It provides a visual comparison of how different rounds, from a .22 LR up to a .50 BMG, interact with this material, highlighting the significant differences in stopping power and projectile energy.

This video compares the ballistic performance of 10mm Auto and .357 Magnum cartridges, focusing on muzzle energy and energy retention at 50 and 75 yards. The test highlights how heavier bullets retain more energy downrange, a principle observed in both handgun and rifle calibers. The 10mm Auto demonstrated superior performance over the .357 Magnum in this specific test, even with a slight barrel length disadvantage for the 10mm.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various calibers against a boulder, culminating with the .50 BMG. While smaller calibers like .22 LR, 9mm, and .45 ACP caused minimal damage, larger rounds like 5.56mm and 12 gauge slugs began to chip the rock. The .308 and initial .50 BMG shots caused significant fragmentation but did not penetrate. A second .50 BMG shot successfully penetrated the boulder.

This video demonstrates the penetration capabilities of 5.56 NATO ammunition, specifically XM193 FMJ and green tip variants, through clay media. The testing reveals that even after hitting the same point of impact as a .30-06 round, the 5.56 NATO rounds did not achieve full pass-through, with clay particles falling out from the green tip round.

This video investigates the common belief that .22LR bullets 'bounce around' inside a target, causing more damage than larger calibers. Through high-speed footage of ballistic tests on pork shoulder, the presenter compares .22LR (CCI subsonic and Mini Mag) with 9mm hollow point, 5.56x45mm FMJ, and 00 buckshot. The tests suggest that while .22LR may not always exit, it doesn't exhibit significant ricocheting or tumbling behavior within the medium, unlike some larger calibers which show more energy transfer and fragmentation.

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 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.

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.