Revolvers VS Watermelons .38 Special .357 Magnum .44 Special .44 Magnum .45 Colt

This video highlights eight key benefits of carrying a revolver that are often overlooked in favor of modern semi-automatic handguns. It emphasizes the revolver's inherent reliability, simplicity of operation, and the unique advantage of offering both double-action and single-action trigger modes. The presenter also discusses the durability, wide range of available calibers, potential for accuracy, and the sheer enjoyment derived from shooting revolvers, suggesting they remain a viable and valuable option for concealed carry.

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 argues for the resurgence of revolvers in concealed carry, highlighting eight key benefits over modern polymer semi-automatics. The instructor emphasizes their superior reliability, simplicity of operation, and the unique dual-action trigger system offering both double-action and single-action modes. Durability, a wider range of available calibers (including powerful magnum rounds), and potential for greater accuracy in single-action mode are also discussed, alongside the inherent joy of shooting revolvers.

The video discusses the best calibers for self-defense, advocating for .357 Magnum for revolvers due to its power, barrier penetration, and practiceability with .38 Special. For semi-automatics, .40 S&W is recommended over 9mm for better performance, while acknowledging 10mm as potent but potentially too much for many shooters. The host also briefly touches on sighting in iron sights and red dots.

This video highlights a common mistake when using active noise-cancelling headphones with suppressed lever-action firearms. The amplification effect of the headphones can paradoxically make the suppressed firearm sound louder than an unsuppressed one, especially when combined with the sound of the action cycling and the bullet impact. The presenter demonstrates this phenomenon with a Henry lever-action rifle chambered in .38 Special, emphasizing that the headphones, not the suppressor, are the primary factor in the perceived loudness.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of popular revolver cartridges suitable for beginners, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. It covers .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire for concealed carry, .32 Smith and Wesson Long for historical appeal, .22 Long Rifle for practice and varmint control, .44 Magnum for power in hunting and home defense, .38 Special for general defense and its availability, and .357 Magnum as a well-balanced option for various applications. The instructor emphasizes practical considerations like recoil, ammunition availability, and suitability for different shooting scenarios.

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.