Rimfire Ammo You Can Shoot at Home | American Handgunner Insider

This guide delves into the often-overlooked mechanical quirks and ballistic realities of .22LR rimfire ammunition. It explains why rimfire is inherently less reliable, discusses factors affecting performance like barrel length and ammunition quality, and offers solutions for improving consistency through proper maintenance and testing. The video emphasizes that while .22LR is an excellent training tool, its reliability issues make it unsuitable for defensive applications.

This video demonstrates a practical test of the Aguila Super Colibri .22 LR ammunition's penetration capabilities using ballistics gelatin. The host, identified as a knowledgeable firearm content creator from Civilian Tactical, compares its performance against standard .22 LR rounds fired from a custom Ruger 10/22. The test highlights the Super Colibri's significantly reduced noise signature and its lesser penetration depth, concluding it may not be suitable for all defensive scenarios based on FBI standards.

This YouTube video introduces the Blackbeard System by Mantis, a tool designed for dry-fire practice of rifles indoors. The system aims to help users save time, money on ammunition, and improve their shooting skills without live firing. The video provides a link to purchase the product and contact information for the creator.

This video strongly advises viewers to watch before considering online firearms training, likely from Chris Sajnog. It promotes a separate video on meditation and brain training for improved shooting performance and focus. The description also highlights a free membership offering a list of top home shooting tools and directs viewers to Chris Sajnog's website for his books, merchandise, and a free training blog. Social media links are also provided, indicating a focus on personal branding and building a community around marksmanship.

This video showcases a gun drill utilizing Sure-Strike ammunition from Laser Ammo in conjunction with a Personal Electronic Target. The description highlights the product's ability to improve home shooting accuracy and make pistol training more accessible. The video is presented by the USCCA, with links provided for a free gun giveaway and to learn more about the organization's resources.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.