Pistols vs 1 Gallon Water Jugs .22lr .380 9mm .40S&W .45ACP

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 from Line 45 provides a comprehensive overview of 10 calibers experiencing significant price drops in 2025, making them ideal for stocking up. Instructor Ted highlights specific price points, availability, and recommended retailers for calibers like 9mm Luger, 5.56 NATO, .22 LR, and more. The advice focuses on leveraging current market conditions for cost-effective training and practice.

The video discusses Glock's discontinuation of several 40 caliber Gen 4 models, reinforcing the 'dead caliber theory.' It argues that serious shooters, competitive shooters, and those attending advanced training courses primarily use calibers like 9mm, citing the Glock 47, 19 Gen 5, and 45 as examples. The presenter asserts that calibers like 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 357 SIG, and even 45 ACP are becoming obsolete for practical, high-volume training and competition due to cost and availability.

This guide details a ballistic comparison between 9mm and .45 ACP calibers at 100 yards, utilizing a LabRadar for precise velocity measurements. The analysis, presented by an instructor with high authority, highlights that .45 ACP retains more energy at distance despite lower muzzle velocity. The data demonstrates practical insights into terminal ballistics for handgun cartridges.

This video from Line45 discusses why smart preppers are diversifying their ammunition stockpiles away from the dominant 9mm caliber in 2026. Instructor Ted emphasizes logistics like weight, volume, and cost per round over online caliber debates. He breaks down the advantages of calibers like .22 LR for training and small game, .380 ACP for concealed carry availability, .40 S&W for its overlooked supply chain, 10mm Auto for outdoor threats, .357 Magnum for revolver flexibility, .45 ACP for predictable performance, and 5.7x28mm for high capacity and low recoil.

This video provides an expert-level overview of current ammunition price drops across ten popular calibers, highlighting significant savings compared to recent years. The instructor emphasizes the opportunity to stock up on affordable ammunition for training and recreational shooting, noting that prices have stabilized due to increased manufacturing output and normalized demand. Key calibers discussed include 9mm Luger, 5.56 NATO, .22 LR, .40 S&W, 7.62x39mm, .308 Winchester, 12 Gauge target loads, and 5.45x39mm, with specific price points and purchasing recommendations.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides a practical, albeit unconventional, comparison of five common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) by shooting watermelons. The expert demonstrates varying levels of terminal performance, from the .22LR's significant splitting to the .45 ACP's complete watermelon fragmentation, highlighting the differences in hydraulic shock and expansion. The test utilizes specific hollow-point ammunition, including Speer Gold Dot, Aguila Super Maximum, and Underwood XTP, showcasing their effects.

This video provides a practical, safety-conscious comparison of common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) against concrete blocks. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, details the testing methodology and results, emphasizing the risks of ricochet. None of the tested pistol calibers fully penetrated the concrete block's second wall, suggesting their limitations for certain penetration scenarios.

This review of the Taurus TX22 .22 LR pistol details its features, including a 16+1 capacity and excellent trigger. While initial testing with CCI Mini-Mags was flawless, subsequent tests with various ammunition types revealed cycling issues and culminated in a catastrophic failure. The failure was attributed to a squib load followed by a second shot, causing a barrel bulge and ruptured casing, highlighting potential ammunition inconsistencies. The review provides a detailed look at disassembly and damage assessment.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides an experimental comparison of three popular rimfire calibers: .22LR, .22WMR, and .17HMR, using cantaloupes as ballistic mediums. The host, an experienced shooter, demonstrates the distinct terminal ballistics of each round, highlighting how bullet construction and velocity affect target interaction. The comparison offers practical insights into the performance differences between these rimfire cartridges on soft tissue simulants.