22 MAGNUM SELF DEFENSE ROUNDS - PUNCH vs GOLD DOT II ~ 3" barrel

[@scottmorgan1016]

Prayers for our fellow Kentuckians. My employer got with us workers and seen they really needed cleaning supplies. I think our little plant of 25 sent 2500 worth of supplies. And I have liked the punch for Margaret's carry guns. Her hands can only handle the 22 cal pistols. But she hits well with them. Be safe and take care

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank you Scott.Glad to hear that your employer stepped up! These folks are going to need help for a long time to come. The .22 magnum Federal Punch has won me over! It's pretty mean in .22lr as well!

[@sog4646]

I'm suppose to be heading there tuesday. What is needed the most?

[@LA_Commander]

Scott, for a low recoil round, have you tried the 380 ACP? I know some women who really like this round because it's so low recoil yet more powerful and reliable than a 22 rimfire round.

[@scottmorgan1016]

@@LA_Commander yes sir I tried her on 380acp. The pistol was the Bersa thunder. She loves how it felt in her hand, but the weak hands she couldn't work the slide at all. I am thinking on the MP 380 ez. I think she could work the slide ok and it's close to her MP 22 compact. Thanks for info👍👍

[@LA_Commander]

@@scottmorgan1016 Oh ok, yeah the MP 380 might be better. Getting her on a 380 would be a better option. However, a 22 is a LOT better than no gun at all. Take care.

[@majoroz4876]

Been watching Buffalo for some while, now. Besides giving EXCELLENT, no BS reviews, that are what we want to know, without a lot of yak-yak we DON'T want to know.....I appreciate his manner: never talks down, never yells, and is genuinly helpful. The kind of a guy I would like for a neighbor. Thank you, and stay dry.

[@user-SgtArmoroldtanker]

I'm a former MP with the TN. State Guard. I was also the Chaplains Assistant. We deployed to the Waverly TN. Flood where I worked unloading trucks and distributing supplies to the survivors for 2 days, and assisted the Chaplain the other 2 days, ministering to survivors. We listened to their stories and I can tell you now, we both probably cried the most of those 2 days, and prayed the rest of the time. I wish I could have the opportunity to come to Ky. and try to help, but unlike the National Guard, the State Guard does not deploy out of state. I can't take off work without deployment orders. I'm sure praying for the folks there though.

[@twistedyogert]

Thank you for your service.

[@JohnDoe-uc8gz]

Take the grip off the Ruger 3 inch and get the hogue tamer grip on the 2" lcr (it fits the 3inch model) and you have a smaller, handier, and concealable package... Big difference.

[@c.miller3802]

Can you fit it in your front pocket that way ? That's where I carry

[@anthonyguidas2012]

Those are 2 pretty impressive rounds, I don’t think you can go wrong with either one 👍 my thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by the flooding

[@terryschiller2625]

Glad you and your family Buffalo are okay Sir. My prayers for all those people. I can understand I lost everything here in Tennessee in the wildfire of Gatlinburg in 16.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks Terry! I remember seeing news coverage of those fires. Scary stuff. I can't imagine having to start over from scratch again.

[@terryschiller2625]

@@buffalosoutdoors it's not easy,but with God's help my family and I are okay now. But it's not about me thank you for posting that relief help I will be donating to my neighbors above me in Kentucky. I hope others seeing your post of a reliable place to donate because a lot of scum come out and try to scam money. But I trust you so I trust them.

[@russellweber3466]

How did the countryside recover from the fires?

[@rob6850]

Glad to see you are well! And I'm glad you remembered the Freedom bit at the end. I love that. At first I thought it seemed like a simplistic thing to quip, but the more I have reflected on it, the more wisdom I see in it. So, thanks!

[@YellowHammer26]

Thanks Buffalo, glad you and your family are ok and it’s really terrible what went on in other parts of Kentucky. You’re right that a lot of peoples lives will never be the same. Appreciate you brother 👍👍.

[@scubaguy007]

3 is magic number. 😉 3" LCRx and 3" 686+ 😊

[@pauliewalnuts5241]

Praying for the people of Kentucky ❤ 🇺🇸

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@FoulPet]

Pray that flooding never happens anywhere. If that gets answered I've got a long list of atrocities for you to work on.

[@knife_knut]

Glad all is well with your family. Thanks for yet another outstanding video - your work is truly appreciated Sir!

[@B_R_]

Both look good. I carry that punch in my little lcp22 when I'm in the yard or head to the beach. Good to see you, Sir. Stay well.

[@MrRmh3481]

"Freedom is the greater good." Amen to that Brother. Good Video.

[@billfutz]

Fantastic video, thank you for being such a pleasant and thoughtful ballistics KZbinr.

[@Jesses001]

The .22magnum seems to benifit a lot with just a bit more barrel. I would say more of a difference than most calibers. Also both these rounds performed great. I would feel comfortable with either after these results.

[@jasoncarpenter4116]

Excellent Video and Thank You for linking places for people to donate to! I can't even imagine what they are going through right now!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Hey Jason! I always appreciate ya man. Yeah they are going to need help for a long time coming!

[@atomross13]

Praying for everyone effected by the flooding and the continued rain. I know my church is heading south the next 2 Saturdays to help where we can. I may take along my Ruger LCRx on the trip in case of any wild life that gets to wild.

[@fancyultrafresh3264]

Love your 22mag coverage, thank you.

[@wildcatindustries8030]

Love the content as always and it has definitely been a hard year on SWVA/Eastern KY. While we didn’t loose many people to our flooding we had entire towns almost wiped off the map, I feel for all the people who lost their lives in the flooding in Pike/Floyd KY. I hope they receive the same amount of care and support we did over in Buchanan county, be safe everyone, I just pray the winter won’t be as bad as I fear this year.

[@davidteague5461]

Good video. I’ve shot 22 mags for years . I love the caliber.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

I've got family in WV and they got hit by the flooding as well, not as bad as y'all though. You're in our thoughts and prayers and you're right, many people will be affected for life after this. 🙏 The more we see the Federal Punch, the more it impresses. Thanks for the video. Stay safe. 👍

[@joeltowle2737]

Be careful and take care, thinking of you! I knew I should have brought some of the Gold Dots back when I was getting 22 Mag ammo. I was only thinking about my rifle. Great video

[@Riley_1955]

Sweet video Buffalo.....It's always nice to see the real world velocities from handguns because we all know bullet manufacturers always state the velocities on their products from long rifle barrels to pump up their stats..........I know I sure love shooting mags out of my Uberti stallion revolver it just loves those Winchester HP's.

[@wildbill6233]

The opening.....WOW!!!! Hands down the best. Many, many prayers for those folks. They ARE Kentucky and will make the best of the terrible situation. They will fight through. You, my friend, have outdone yourself this time. Great, great work Buffalo!!! Thank you!

[@tacocin]

Really enjoyed this one Buffalo! Keep it coming my friend! And BTW .... Greg and Megan are amazingly talented! Love it!

[@timvest8141]

God bless Kentucky. They have had more than their share of disasters with the extreme tornadoes also .I was born in Paris,Ky at the Bourbon county hospital where I lived in the small town of Centerville until age 2 then moved to Trimble county where I grew up. I'm a Hoosier now. Thanks for doing all these rimfire videos. I really enjoy them.

[@richarmstrong9300]

My mother is from Farmers KY and my great grandfather's old homestead is under the Cave Run Lake. Mom's old house was razed and the huge granite boulder we used to climb on as kids is the basis for a boat dock on the lake.

[@billelston677]

You are special! The information is always very useful to me! God bless my brother

[@joeyhardin1288]

Thanks Buffalo. I went on a cleanup in Pineville KY in '77. Spring break my senior year. God Bless and stay safe. EDIT: Love the "Stash" shirt.

[@ctsnider88]

I am glad to see that the Buffalo family is doing well. Prayers go out to Kentucky.

[@zeppelinhoppa243]

Hey Buffalo..I am just learning about my guns..I really appreciate your honesty and that u take the time to teach

[@HamiltonOutdoors]

Well spoken buffalo. And the shooting part was informational.

[@markkeplinger6218]

Glad to see you are in good shape after the flooding. Great video.

[@alanlerner2354]

I continue to be impressed with your unbiased information and knowledge. More importantly I appreciate your sincerity towards others. Thanks. God bless you and your family.

[@bigbossman3806]

I shoot a lot of .22 LR in pistols and I'm looking for a 22wmr revolver., Your tests give me a much better idea of what ammo I would like to try. Thanks for taking the time to be educate us.

[@michaelherrell5381]

Great show as always. Pray for the flood victims of Kentucky.

[@ezmac622]

Another awesome video...thanks Buffalo!

[@salsa6]

You are my go to for any information about guns and have enjoyed all your videos. Glad you and your family are ok.

[@lgwappo]

I was surprised to learn how much better I shoot my 3" LCRX than my 2" LCRX. I shot double action & single action about the same but that extra inch grouped way better & has more energy. 175 foot pounds matches a lot of 38 Special rounds from a 2".

[@garyK.45ACP]

Thanks Buffalo. My best to the wonderful people of KY! The mustache is awesome, man!

[@PracticalSchroeder]

One of the things that drew me to your videos was the idea of using a rimfire pistol like that as a survival pistol or kit gun. Any interest in doing a video comparing those types of pistols? Maybe touch on 22lr vs 22mag for that role? Just me being greedy and asking for entertainment Sir 😂 Very glad to hear you all are safe up there! Will continue to pray for the families up that way.

[@claytongross5657]

The federal punch with the jeans had a lovely expansion, almost like a star.

[@MrTillerman22]

Great video . Prayers for the folks in your state affected by the storms

[@dawgbrooks5706]

Glad to hear you and your family are safe. Sorry to hear about the other parts of Kentucky. Keep up the great review Buff. Thanks much!

[@coyote102076]

I have said it before & will again, I absolutely love your channel. Not that I have anything against any of the other popular guys and gals that do firearms and ammunition reviews. But you present things in a mater of fact real world and very calm / clear to understand way. Love that! As to the ammo, I is truly apples to apples IMO and I would not feel under armed with one valet over the other. Competition breeds excellence here! My heart goes out to everyone in the eastern community. My in-laws live in the eastern KY region. It was for sure a very sad thing. Wishing you and yours the best brother

[@GunSam]

WOW. I am looking at purchasing this same revolver, sort of scoffed at it until you said 175 ft lbs energy. For a .22 that's hot and goes from questionable to smack into 38 Special/.380 energy range, all while penetrating adequately. Very fast for a 3" barrel, so everything is tight in there, I think my 4.75" Heritage threw the Punch at like 1,150 FPS. I would say with the bullet penetration, expansion, velocity and all of that, everything is meeting the "just enough" standard and looks like a Goldilocks revolver.

[@JASmith-oy8db]

I love my LCRx in wmr. I appreciate the comparisons that you’re making with your new LCRx. Glad that we have you and Buffalo providing so much info on 22 mag ammo results.

[@johngifford7725]

I carry the Gold Dot in my LCR. After seeing this I want the LCRx even more. Great video. Thanks.

[@6.5grendel11]

Boy that was some clear gel! Wonder if you are going to do any more 22 lr ammo test? Really enjoyed those! Thanks for the video!!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Yep! Got one coming soon!

[@6.5grendel11]

@@buffalosoutdoors Thanks Buffalo 👍👍

[@seankientz4929]

Your buckeye neighbors from up North are praying for our fellow countrymen to our south hang in there guys

[@terrybarnes0712]

Great video greetings from Frankfort KY

[@wynfrithnichtwo8423]

I loath flooding and floods. After Harvey I am now deathly afraid of certain storms. And I have been through multiple hurricanes and tornadoes. (I lived in tornado alley for a time back in the 80s.) I used to hate tornadoes the most, and I still hate those, but Harvey changed everything for me. I hope everybody in Kentucky will be doing super in a short period of time! Prayers!

[@matesematese1572]

Kentucky so glade you and family are safe here in uk and south italy where my family are was a super heatwave we had no water all critters was going crazy for water we had snakes I removed one near house poisonous too and a wild boar great content as always stay safe may padre pio bless you 👍🦊🐾🇬🇧🍀

[@mikemcmanus116]

Great job. Really enjoy your channel.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@jlpjlp1953]

Six of one, half a dozen of the other. Good cartridges both. The really good news is that you and your family are OK. Prayers, and more substantial help, for the folks hit so hard!

[@alejandrovargas7592]

Great review.

[@kentwilliams3326]

Thanks Buffalo for the second test...

[@gwcracker]

Prayers for recovery.

[@tarynxmendoza5572]

Thank you Gary from California!

[@BOHEMIANHUNTINGCLUB]

Those bullets were trucking along through the gel! Good deal!

[@malibujoe01]

Another great video Sir! I appreciate your passion and views on many topics. Stay strong my brother for yourself and your family. God Bless you and the survivors of the horrible weather tragedy 🙏

[@3Pillers]

👍 “If someone asks you to give up a little bit of your freedom for the greater good, remember freedom is the greater good.” Buffalo’s Outdoors.

[@bobcatforever3485]

Buffalo. Thanks. Always a well done, interesting and informative video. Thanks for sharing and take care.

[@johnathansmith8760]

Thanks for the great unbiased info. I really enjoy your videos.

[@leroycaudill96]

extra good comparison buffalo. Enjoyed the video.

[@Dwayne7834]

Thanks for the video. Both are good ammo. Prayers for you and your family and the flood victims.

[@jareddenison3994]

Thanks for the great videos. Ruger LCRX is my favorite plinking gun. Grandkids too

[@Leverguns50]

I’m glad you and your family are OK, really sad to hear about all those other people flooded out, youtube has not been notified me of your videos

[@leroycaudill96]

My thought's and prayer's for the people in Kentucky and in the surrounding area.

[@blackie1of4]

I don't know anyone that would appreciate being shot with anything including a BB gun! The defense rounds were impressive. Love your videos 💓 PS.. 99% of people hear GUN or SNAKE they're moving the opposite direction!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

You make a valid point sir.

[@twistedyogert]

Speaking of BB guns that happened to my mother once. I was shooting targets in the basement and one of the BBs ricocheted and hit her right in the cheek. She didn't get hurt but she was a little upset with me. I was worried at first because I thought that it had hit her in the eye. After that incident she wouldn't let me use the BB gun inside the house anymore. We still laugh about it these days.

[@blackie1of4]

@@twistedyogert thank goodness she wasn't hurt.. and I can understand why the inside shooting stopped. I had a similar situation.. I was teaching my daughter how to shoot.. I was dialed in and explaining everything. Probably to focused on her and didn't notice my son walking down range off to the side. Well.. a bb ricochet off the tree and hit him in his tear duct. My heart sank! All I heard was.. my eye my eye! I hurried to him.. and he was holding his eye.. couldn't open it!!! Then he opened his eye and I seen where it hit. Too close for comfort! I don't believe we shot that bb gun again! Thankfully it didn't actually blind him.. trust me.. I was scared

[@wadedeeds1738]

I love that clear jel.

[@bryansmith7479]

Awesome! Thanks.

[@bcbloc02]

I was down in London and Manchester the day after and it was very spotty some places nothing others must have had a bucket from the heavens dumped on them. Those hollers fill fast with no place to go! I have heard of the ky river coming up at 5 feet an hour. That is a crazy amount of water!

[@tidi1764]

Pray buffalo. .... the power of prayer. ..... stay strong. ...Jesus is lord ...... all the prayers for all them folks. .....

[@lydgate3419]

Thanks for clear video that gives us knowledge that is of practical use.

[@2greeksandacamera]

Freedom is this: A God-given inalienable right, one that no government can claim the right to give to, or take away from the good people. Whenever anyone asks you to give up your firearms freedoms for the greater good, remind them that FREEDOM IS THE GREATER GOOD, and that the pure and unaltered 2nd Amendment is the sacred keystone to our constitutional freedoms. Thank you for helping to share this powerful truthful fact of life.

[@Nawojczyk]

Paz y amor. My mother was a coal miner’s daughter from Harlan County. Kentuckians have real grit. She taught me that.

[@chrisgabbert658]

👍😊 for ease of shooting goes a 22mag is a good choice and those pistols are good choices.

[@Saintbow]

Last year i lost my home to a hurricane and the insurance company still has not paid. Was forced to move back in to the rubble while i wait. I truly feel for those folks and hope they make a faster recovery!

[@GregR2023]

Thanks for doing this one! Greatly appreciated!

[@johnk3386]

My prayers for all. Thank you for the info..very impressive stuff!

[@andrewkiesling3334]

well worth watching

[@andrewkiesling3334]

hey buffalo i think someone is trying a scam here

[@jamespahlsson8133]

Good that you are ok. Prayers 🙏 for the victims. Jim

[@cliffweatherbee6914]

Great follow up, awesome info. Thanks!!

[@jamesortiz5388]

Good test.

[@KD-lb9bg]

Great comparison, thanks very much. Looking forward to your future videos.

[@sleeve8651]

Thanks for doing the longer barrel test ! After watching first your Snubby test, and seeing the depth of particularly the punch in the first video, it left me wondering if the punch might give up some distance, if it was to open up more ! And I believe it's obvious what potential is offered when a longer barrel is afforded ! But still would like to see these into your clear gel from a Kel-tec PMR 30 ! Which I believe the barrel is at 4 inches ! I'm hoping with any additional velocity from the longer barreled PMR 30, that the rounds might open even further early on, and create a larger permanent wound channel ? Can you find a Kel-tec PMR 30 ? And do you have another test in you ? Lol ! Hell why not then find the matching CMR 30 Carbine ? Just wonder how far you could push these Magnum rounds ! I was surprised though, that these rounds apparently showed no Denim blocking the hollow point ! Love your ability to keep the shots away from one another, so we can see a clear picture of the wound channels ! Fantastic ! Too, if you could find a good running PMR 30, that just for grins and affects, you could let loose 20 or 30 rounds into the gel, to give an idea what one might accomplish given a Self-defense mag dump shooting ? As many are considering these guns for EDC ! I would think you could kick some serious Ass with that kinda fire power ? If you could get them to hold still ! I had a guy tell me he once shot a guy, rapid fire with a 22, and the victim looked like he was swatting flies, as he was being shot ! I can't imagine then, what one might do having 20 or 30 rounds coming your way ?

[@same3872]

Glad to hear you and yours are safe and well my dude. I'd be interested to see these 2 rounds at 100m from rifles to see if they expand, unlike the other 22 mag rounds you've tried in the past. I seem to be getting good expansion from the Hornady 30 grain v-max, but only to about 30m so I'm very curious about these. Excellent work as always, much appreciated

[@AK-ky3ou]

Sweet test. Can I ask, what has less recoil a 22mag or a .38 spl wadcutter 148grain, or any really low recoil .38 spl?

[@jimyeats]

22 mag has far less recoil.

[@LA_Commander]

Any 22 has a LOT less recoil than any 38

[@larryalexander4833]

Buffalo a fellow never knows from one day to the next how any number of things can drastically change our lives from what we think is normal to bad to horrible situations. Always remember to think God Almighty for what we have and help others where we can .

[@jameshood9694]

Got some of both of these and the Hornady Critical Defense version in 22 Mag for my Heritage Rough Rider with a 6.5 inch barrel. My dad has the Heritage with a nine inch barrel that us used primarily to dispatch small predators from attacking the chicken pen at night. These should do even better with the longer barrels.

[@tonyt.1596]

Buffalo you are a good man!

[@mikehalfmoonmullins404]

My heart goes out to all of my family in wolfe county , perry , Jackson , and any of my extended family in surrounding counties

[@2Aknight762]

Glad to see you and your family are ok, I was worried about you. That "nuisance" flooding you had still looked pretty bad. I figured that creek you live by would flood. Keep up the good work.

[@garygates5679]

✝ BUFFALO I DID NOT KNOW THIS ...!!!YOU WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS ✝...!!!!! EXPECT CHANGE ...!!!!!! ✝ GOD IS GREAT ...!!!!!! ✝ GREAT VIDEO ...!!!!!! ....DOUBLE G. HERE ..!!!! ✝

[@mikemccollum4521]

Thank you

[@BlainsTube]

Just a thought... You might want to backup/anchor the gel block to the bench. The bullet energy can be focused on pure penetration vs moving the gel block back. It may help penetration numbers. Like I said, it's just a thought. It may or may not make much measurable difference. But it would remove a hindrance to pure penetration numbers. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@michaelnesmith7069]

Excellent video! Keep up the good work!

[@patrickrossetti7109]

Always great vids. Thanks👍!

[@nctheo]

I realize different day, different gel block, etc. can have a big effect on results, but go look at two other Buffalo's Outdoors vidios, "MIMI-MAG vs MAXI-MAG from a 3" barrel (BALLISTICS GEL)" and ".22 MAGNUM RIFLE VS REVOLVER IN BALLISTIC GEL (CLOSE RANGE)". It seems like MAXI-MAG 40 grain from the LCRx 3" out performs both of these 22wmr defense($$) rounds.

[@BrokenBarBox]

Not one, but two mustaches. That’s style!