Pistols VS Cantaloupe .22lr .380acp 9mm .40s&w .45acp

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.

This video provides an expert analysis of current ammunition prices, identifying ten calibers that have become significantly cheaper in 2025. The presenter, Ted from Line45, highlights specific price points and availability for calibers like 9mm Luger, 5.56 NATO, .22 LR, and others, encouraging viewers to stock up due to stabilizing supply chains and potential future price increases. The content emphasizes practical advice for shooters looking to maximize range time and training on a budget.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of current ammunition pricing trends, identifying ten calibers that have become significantly more affordable. The presenter, Ted from Line45, details specific price points and availability for calibers like 9mm Luger, 5.56 NATO, and .22 LR, emphasizing the opportunity for shooters to stock up. He highlights the return to pre-shortage pricing for many calibers, making regular training and practice more accessible.

This guide details the process of loading and firing the IWI Jericho 941 pistol using Fiocchi Range Dynamics 9mm Luger ammunition. It covers magazine loading with a +2 extension and live fire at steel targets. The demonstration emphasizes competent firearm handling and safe operation practices, as shown by an experienced individual.

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 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 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.