What Different Calibers Do To Your Body

Published on July 29, 2025
Duration: 0:21

This video from Johnny Q provides a visual demonstration of the terminal effects of various common firearm calibers on a cardboard target. It covers .380 ACP, 9mm Luger, .357 Magnum, 5.56 NATO, and 12 Gauge slugs, showcasing the increasing impact and damage potential from smaller handgun rounds to rifle and shotgun rounds. The instructor highlights the significant difference in damage, particularly with the 12 Gauge slug.

Quick Summary

Johnny Q visually demonstrates the terminal ballistics of various calibers, including .380 ACP, 9mm, .357 Magnum, 5.56 NATO, and 12 Gauge slugs. The comparisons highlight increasing destructive potential, with the 12 Gauge slug showing the most significant impact on the target, followed by the 5.56 NATO rifle round.

Chapters

  1. 00:00.380 ACP Impact
  2. 00:039mm Luger Impact
  3. 00:06.357 Magnum Impact
  4. 00:105.56 NATO Rifle Impact
  5. 00:1412 Gauge Slug Impact

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference in terminal effect between a 9mm and a .357 Magnum round?

A .357 Magnum round demonstrates significantly more terminal effect than a 9mm Luger round. This is visually evident in target demonstrations, where the .357 Magnum creates a much larger and more destructive wound channel due to its higher energy and velocity.

How does a 5.56 NATO round compare to a 12 Gauge slug in terms of impact?

The 5.56 NATO round fired from a rifle shows high-velocity impact with significant fragmentation. However, a 12 Gauge shotgun slug creates a substantially larger and more destructive hole, indicating a greater immediate destructive potential and energy transfer.

Which caliber shown in the video has the most destructive impact?

Based on the target demonstrations, the 12 Gauge shotgun slug produced the most destructive impact, creating a massive hole. The 5.56 NATO rifle round also showed significant destructive power, followed by the .357 Magnum handgun round.

What calibers were demonstrated in the video?

The video demonstrated the terminal effects of several common calibers: .380 ACP and 9mm Luger handguns, a .357 Magnum revolver, a 5.56 NATO rifle, and a 12 Gauge shotgun slug.

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