Pistols vs Concrete Blocks .30SC 5.7x28 .357SIG 10MM Auto

This video compares the terminal ballistics of four handgun calibers (.30 Super Carry, 5.7x28mm, .357 Sig, and 10mm Auto) fired into water-filled pumpkins. The 10mm Auto demonstrated the most significant effect, followed by 5.7x28mm and .357 Sig, with .30 Super Carry showing the least. The presenter notes that water-filled pumpkins are used to simulate soft tissue and create a more dramatic effect than dry pumpkins.

This video details the testing of a new 56.4-grain monolithic bullet for the 30 Super Carry cartridge. The instructor, working with High Point Firearms and Velocitas Bullets, explores load data using HS6 powder, achieving velocities over 1700 feet per second from a 3.1-inch barrel. A gel test demonstrates the bullet's terminal performance, showing pedal separation and significant penetration.

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 follows a father and son's trip to the gun range, focusing on introducing the son to safe firearm handling and shooting. It covers essential safety protocols like wearing eye and ear protection, never pointing a firearm in an unsafe direction, and proper trigger finger discipline. The son experiences shooting various firearms, including a lever-action rifle chambered in .38 Special, an AR-15 in .223, a P90, and a P50 in 5.7x28mm, with an emphasis on the importance of suppressors for noise reduction.

This video debunks the myth that high chamber pressure alone causes excessive wear on firearms, particularly the new 30 Super Carry. The instructor explains that wear is primarily influenced by the firearm's recoil spring system and the timing of the slide's reciprocation. He uses slow-motion footage and comparisons to other calibers like 9mm, 40 S&W, and 5.7x28mm to illustrate how pressure is managed and why a properly sprung firearm can handle higher pressures without premature wear.

This video demonstrates the audible difference between supersonic and subsonic 5.7x28mm ammunition when fired from a suppressed firearm outdoors. The speaker highlights the muffled sound of suppressed fire, implying the use of subsonic rounds for maximum noise reduction. Visuals clearly label the two types of ammunition for comparison.

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.