MINI-MAG vs MAXI-MAG from a 3" Barrel (BALLISTICS GEL)

[@Quality_Guru]

You are the first person that has ever mentioned the calibration standard for using ballistic gelatin. Your simple demeanor and pleasant tone aren’t fooling me. I’ve come to realize that you are a pretty smart cookie.

[@savage22bolt32]

Quality Guru, He has a PhD in Gunology!

[@electrochubb]

^ totally

[@taofledermaus]

TNOUTDOORS9 would approve! I forgot how pretty a new block of gel looks!

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

His videos were always educational, and a little B.A too!

[@COIcultist]

Who doesn't miss TNOUTDOORS9? Lovely man lovely presentations. Wish him the best of health.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Makes me wonder whatever happened to that guy. Does he still make any videos? Gonna have to look him up now.....

[@knifetex]

@@buffalosoutdoors Sadly, he quit YT for good. I used to really look forward to his videos back in the “old days”.

[@colsoncustoms8994]

@@knifetex he quit for what felt like 1-2 years or more over illness, came back for a while and put out a couple videos but I haven’t seen anything since. His videos were / are the gold standard for ammo testing (Paul’s meat target gives some nice “real world” data as well).

[@bwax1542]

I own both of those 3" LCRx Rugers so I appreciate you posting this and previous videos on them. And thanks for putting an end (but haters will hate so there will not really be an end) to potential controversies by extending the "test". That was a sweet addition to the end. Thanks for the great video Buffdalo.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Glad you liked the videos. Those two revolvers have sparked a lot of conversation on my channel. Probably more than anything else I have posted in the last couple of years. I am glad to be able to do these videos.

[@2greeksandacamera]

One thought you might like to discuss is that the 22LR should give adequate penetration enough and less tendency to pass through than 22WMR, which could result in unintended damage beyond.

[@Kaufeetimevideo]

.22 mag is nothing to sneeze at. Sure there are better calibers for ... I can say the .22 mag is easy on arthritic hands. Buffalo you have a great sense of humor. Made me laugh this morn.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

So glad to make you laugh. I am not a serious guy, I cut up and joke all the time but for some reason I usually come off as very serious in my videos. It is something about that darn camera turning on that still gives me the deer in the headlights feeling even after all these years of doing this.

[@knifetex]

Some folks won’t ever be satisfied, haha. Great video sir!

[@vinayaksharma8697]

rightly sLaYed.

[@JohnLloydScharf]

Do not pretend you are ever satisfied. Some folks carry a knife even if they have a .44 Magnum. We are in an ammo shortage because those who have a 1000 rounds for each of 10 weapons will want 2000 rounds when there is a shortage. The fact is, both likely failed the minimum requirements of the FBI for penetration and expansion, but using 4 layers of denim are less likely to improve performance. Personally, if a .22LR can penetrate skull and medulla oblongata, I am a happy camper. Do I carry just one firearm? No. Do I have only ones with more power than a .40 S&W? No. Do I only carry ones with less power than a 9mm? No. Would I like to have 2000 rounds of high performance ammo which meet FBI specs for all my sidearms, rifles, and shotguns? Yes. Would I like a green laser which can burn a match at 2000 yards to sight my firearms? Yes.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

You are so right. Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@kevinroberts781]

I'm ok with the 22lr as a carry weapon. 4-5 round back to back will stop you at close range. Pop pop pop pop

[@JohnLloydScharf]

In a revolver, it is only as powerful as a .22 long in a rifle, but in most shootings, 3 hits is lethal and one hit ends the fight. Carry an 8 round revolver so you can practice at any range and still remain loaded at the end of a gunfight, statistically. I have only been in street fights and none of them with more than two attackers at a time. When I was being kicked in the gut and kidneys at the same time by two grunt PFCs, I would have appreciated even a 16 oz hammer with 86 ft/lbs and any .22LR beats that. It is hard to stand when you've been sucker punched while a jarhead stood on your foot; destroying ligaments in your ankle. I ended up six weeks in a cast on an aircraft carrier with 90% humidity and 90 degrees at the coolest in the middle of the Gulf of Tonkin. I still worked at least 12 hours a day. The next time I go to a hospital, someone is going to jail or the morgue. I am too old for fighting.

[@kevinroberts781]

Dead people can't talk. Don't send them to the hospital.

[@mkshffr4936]

Really taking a shine to the Taurus 842 WRM. Looking really good.

[@paulringgenberg8866]

Thanks I have never seen a ballistic gel that clear in the video before that was a big improvement of others I’ve seen

[@LUVDOGS1954]

"Hillbilly ways"...you are hilarious! I am also a Patreon supporter. I admire and appreciate your work, and am very glad I found your channel. God Bless and Merry Christmas from an Ohio Yankee.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank you for helping me on Patreon. It makes all the difference. A few years back I almost abandoned this channel but you all saved it!

[@tlm3574]

What is Patreon account?

[@comiketiger]

Another informative video! I am one who use to say this about .22 mag in a small bbl. Thanks. God bless all here.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks for tuning in and so glad that you enjoyed the video and found it informative. I just wing this stuff I never know how it's going to turn out.

[@joshuagibson2520]

We really do love you Buffalo. Thanks for sharing your data with us. It's very much appreciated.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks so much for this comment! I appreciate it. I enjoy sharing the videos but it wouldn't do much good if no one enjoyed watching them!

[@krashdude1]

Great video...In your opinion with these two, How much louder is the 22 Mag than the 22 LR?

[@tonynapoli5549]

Thanks for sharing video ok by me. Rain .......it’s been raining here in my home town in the UK for weeks. Take care

[@ftdefiance1]

We received our first measurable rain in 100+ days. Less then a half inch

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Glad you liked it. The rain drives me bonkers. Not so much the actual rain itself but the constant mud and rot. I never thought I'd leave this place but I've been seriously considering a move to a drier climate for the first time in my life.

[@mikey2864]

Why would you apologise for anything.... so informative, consistent, reliable, interesting and also you are a scientist at heart... someone that we can all relate to. Each of us asks these same questions (irrespective of nationality)... and you are providing the answers. Thanks Buffalo. Appreciated. And sorry Geoff, much as I love you, the gel (clear gel) says it all. Gummy Bear aside. Long my we all keep asking questions.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank you for the comment as I sure do appreciate it. I try to bring the best videos to the table that I am capable of making. Sometimes I fall short and sometimes I feel like I nailed it. This one just about got the better of me because I was having to hurry so much as I knew the rain was coming and this was the only day I was going to have off work in a while.

[@deandeann1541]

Good info on 3 inch barrels. Way more energy than 1.5 inch and under barrels.

[@allenw969]

I would like to see how the Hornady Critical Defense 22 WMR expands and penetrates out of a 3 inch barrel and a 6.5 inch barrel. Also, how the Federal 50 grain does in the same barrel lengths.

[@frankhinkle5772]

Thanks for your extra effort. I appreciate you braving the elements to show us that last .22WMR penetration test. That's what I was wondering about.

[@jerryreynolds8151]

I was hoping to find a video comparison of those two guns, thanks. I would be very interested to see the velocity difference for cci stinger 22 lr ammo in this gun from the 1640 fps on the box.

[@adamarens3520]

That’s the clearest block I’ve ever seen. I love 22 mag in my revolvers and my bolt action rifle 👍

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I feel that it is an underrated cartridge! I need to get me a rifle now.

[@RS-qc1dm]

Thank you. I've watched two of your videos on the ruger revolvers 22lr and 22 magnum and I truly think you give honest answers whether good or bad.

[@paulstan9828]

Yea!! Love ballistic jell tests! Thanks Buffalo I know it’s not cheap stuff.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks Paul! I don't usually do ballistics gel on my channel but I couldn't ignore the requests this time!

[@paulstan9828]

@@buffalosoutdoors 😁👍

[@johncashwell1024]

Great follow up to the previous video! There was a nice flash from the collapsing "bubble" with the .22 WMR and nothing from the .22lr. All the evidence, taken as a whole, definitely suggests the .22 WMR does lose velocity from the short barrelled revolver but still retains far more energy than the .22lr from the same gun.

[@rockkicker5527]

Thank you for your time I have been curious about those 3" barrels in 22 mag

[@buffalosoutdoors]

You're very welcome and thank you for commenting.

[@CEclips]

Thanks for the tests you did on these ammos. Please try CCI Velocitor .22LR. Please do the same tests you did on the CCI Mini Mag and the .22 Magnum on the same gun. Thank you

[@michaelnesmith7069]

Great video. When you only have one gel block, you may want to put a few gallon jugs of water at the end, followed by a few layers of fleece/wool blanket. Keep up the good work!

[@johnpower8356]

Excellent video your videos are smart nd informative, in this case I carry both 22lr and 22magnum, this answers a few questions I had

[@kennethrisner8648]

You did a good job on this video. The wound track of the 1st 22 mag shot rivals that of a decent 380 round, and probably a little better penetration. At the very least I'd carry a 22 mag as a back up

[@vanthof9852]

Thanks for the followup video, very helpful. I'm thinking of getting a .22 Mag revolver for my wife. The problem now is ammo...

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I feel ya on the ammo. It is absolutely crazy right now.

[@bryanrocker5033]

Adapt and overcome, that is the way its done. The more I see about the 22mag, the more I like it.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Just being completely open about it here, I think .22 Magnum is one of the most under rated cartridges out there. Thanks for watching!

[@Riley_1955]

The 22 mag is one fantastic cartridge.....I love shooting it in my Uberti stallion....When that magnum goes off in a handgun it just feels right.....And as for self defense no problem it will tear you to pieces.

[@jamessotherden5909]

wow, Ive never seen .22 LR or .22 WM in a ballistic jell test. Very telling in the difference. Well done sir.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@TargetSuite]

Great work Buffalo! I was a little suspicious that the short barrel was going to equalize the two cartridges, but didn't have confidence to speak up. Well . . . the proof is in the . . . gel!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks my friend. I thought I had enough gel to stop that .22 magnum.... I under estimated it. I fell like the .22 magnum is an under rated little cartridge.

[@JohnDoeSmith08]

Both are deadly. However that wound cavity from the .22 mag was impressive!

[@william38022]

Do you think you could ever do anything with Hornady critical defense 22 Magnum out of a short barrel revolver 3 inch and less?

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I think I actually have some of that on hand so yeah. I could do that. I am keeping track of all the suggestions I get and I will do the most popular ones and see where that leads me. Each video eventually leads into another.

[@SuperUncleRyan]

Does anybody else feel like Buffalo would make the best neighbor? Well for those of us who like guns and stuff anyway...

[@buffalosoutdoors]

That's about the best compliment a man can get. Thank you.

[@slamm1t]

Nice Test, Thank you. I really like how you caught it in the water jug!

[@billdonnelly1134]

Thanks for another good video. I like the 22lr and 22mag both. I've always been impressed with how much better the 22 mag performs in comparison. Saying that I wouldn't want to be shot with either one. Sure do enjoy your videos.

[@bullfrogjay4383]

I really want an LCR 3 inch in 22 mag. Awesome video Buffalo !!

[@rhinegun3482]

Same here and I am saving my change.

[@Dsdcain]

Great video. I love watching clear gel get shot. Did anyone else notice the flash around 2:58 when the .22 mag is running through the gel? Kinda looks cool. Really glad my internet and landline came back yesterday (12/12/20) it's been out because of a massive tree since last week 12/5/20. Thanks for the video. Stay safe out there and take it easy man. 😎👍

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks my friend. I was wondering how you are doing up there. Take care and stay warm!

[@slimfire54]

Buffalo I'm not satisfied till I see that jell hit with your 44MAG! Love your videos and Thanks.Stay safe.

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

Only if you buy the ammo! That's why he hasn't broken out his Performance Center, and I don't blame him. .22 is as cost effective and "easily" available as it gets 😁

[@slimfire54]

@@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG Yes I think your right.Buffalo knows I mean well.

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

@@slimfire54 I hear ya! I think we're all feeling that sting with ammo as well.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Now you're talking! I need to get that gun back out again. Whenever I see you in the comments section I always remember how much you liked the .44 magnum vids!

[@YellowHammer26]

I understand about the rain, here in s central Alabama we've had over 72" so far this year. I don't like to complain though because I remember other years praying for rain. Enjoyed the 22 comparison, thanks for your hard work.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks Lance. I get aggravated with the rain but I know it is a necessity. I guess like most things in life it's all about perspective. You're very welcome as I am glad you enjoy them.

[@raymondmccomas3710]

I'm looking to buy a kel tec 30 round 22WMR .CAME ACROSS YOUR VIDEO. HELPED ME MAKE UP MY MIND ! THANKS A BUNCH FROM FLATWOODS KENTUCKY!!

[@silverback3926]

First 22 mag probably tumbled. Good video

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I agree! Thanks!

[@stag3t-muspsa910]

Great info buddy...I love my 22mag...I carry the PMR 30...when I'm out bowhunting. hunting...

[@buffalosoutdoors]

The .22 mag is such a great cartridge. I feel like it doesn't get the credit it should.

[@stag3t-muspsa910]

@@buffalosoutdoors you are right on that

[@mausercal65]

In the last video shooting the metal doors told me all I needed to know . Great job .

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Awesome! Glad you liked that, I don't usually shoot gel on this channel but so many people asked me to I felt obligated.

[@hardyhomestead]

Speer gold dot and the Hornady both will expand nicely. Especially the gold dot.

[@davidbeal8054]

I sometimes (rarely) carry a 3 inch .22 long rifle revolver for protection, on the grounds that even a .22 LR is w-a-a-a-a-a-y better than nothing. (Its very light and compact.) Better than any other comparison I have ever seen, Buffalo, you have completely convinced me how and why a .22 Magnum is even betterer than nutnin'. Thanks a lot. Nice video. Your point was very convincinhly made and I can't see how one might argue that it wasn't. "Inconclusive" my asxks!

[@tomjones7285]

Great video buddy. Worked like i expected. Id take either one of the two. Have a Merry Christmas Buffalo. To you and the whole gang. And a Happy New Year

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

[@charlesthomas1539]

Thank you for showing the 22 mag.

[@williamhoppe4500]

The most impressive thing is the huge temporary wound cavity made by the 22WMR. Thanks so much for your work. Take care

[@boatrat]

Some other comments here are speculating that's 'cause the first one tumbled. But the second one didn't, so it shows none of that cavity left by the first one. Seems to evoke what I've heard of the early tests when they were coming up with 5.56x45 (derived from .223). Tumbling caused impressive wound effect, but I never understood how that was supposed to be a valuable characteristic, if it wasn't at all consistent/reliable. Proper expansion of these hollow-points would be the ideal. But we're not getting any of that here (surely not even on that first WMR shot, 'cause if it had expanded appreciably, it shouldn't have penetrated out the back of the block).

[@buffalosoutdoors]

That first channel was surprising. I just wing it on these videos and never have anything predetermined or scripted. When I turned the hand held camera on to look at the wound tracks that was literally the first time I looked at the wound tracks. I wish I had talked more about it but again I was a little surprised at what I was looking at. Thanks!

[@robertfarris9357]

dang you make some pretty clear gel

[@ponthis1]

Well 6 more inches of penetration and exponentially bigger wound trak says everything a person really needs to know. but we're always up for another video. Great video Buffalo as always, thank you!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks Larry! I always enjoy your comment good man!

[@stevekiemele995]

Love your channel. Also love your “authenticity”.

[@johnscott5367]

Love watching from NS Canada, really like to see the same test done from rifles with these two ammo selections! Thanks :)

[@nastymkfan]

Can an LCRx be put in an ankle holster?

[@charlesdudek7713]

Wouldn't want to be on the wrong end of either of those revolvers. The thing that is nasty about the 22lr is if it hits a bone in the body it bounce back and make another pass through additional organs and vessels. Interesting video Buffalo.

[@2fast2block]

I like the NAA pistols with 22 magnum 5 shot but I like the 22lr Ruger LCP 2 with 11 rounds even better.

[@blainclatworthy5423]

Enjoyable Video!!! Talking about weather, here in Eastern Ontario Canada, we had a Winter storm which dumped wet snow, ice pellets and some freezing rain. Your weather looks nice!!!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Wow. Thanks for reminding me that we do have it pretty good....by comparison anyway. I always say life is all about perspective but even I get caught up in my own little problems sometimes.

[@jasonsliger5430]

I believe that either round will get someone off of you but if given a choice would choose the magnum. Hornady makes a ballistic tip .22 magnum bullet that might expand better in the gel. Thanks and merry Christmas!

[@joaquin-jacknava2696]

Great testing with the gel. I was for sure the gel would of stop the Magnum. I was wrong. Thanks Buffalo

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I was wrong too! I thought I had enough gel but I came up short! Thanks for watching!

[@SaintBrianTheGodless]

This is information that I needed, thank you sir. I have a .22LR/.22WMR Minirevolver, a Ranger 2 breaktop with a 2 1/2 inch barrel, similar enough to your 3 inch for this info to be useful to me. I was thinking that the .22LR would be pretty close to the WMR in these barrel lengths but boy was I wrong. That .22WMR wound channel is more like a .380ACP and the penetration is a lot more than I would have ever thought. Wow. People sure underestimate the .22WMR. Thanks for this useful video!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Great comment and I thank you for it. You are 100% correct in your observation as I am one of those people who under estimated it. I thought for sure 16 inches of gel would catch that .22 magnum or I would have put two blocks end to end. It got me this time!

[@RevGunn-jq3cq]

My grandma’s jell always attracted flies; they make great targets if you use a scope. Great video, thanks

[@buffalosoutdoors]

This is true! LOL Thanks!

[@flip97gt]

The .22 mag tumbled, which would explain the wound channel. I saw the exact same thing in another review. I recommend you try CCI Velocitors in .22 LR. It's an intermediate round nestled between the mini-mag and the stinger. It actually does better than the stingers velocity wise out of shorter barrels. The stingers seem more optimized for longer barrels.

[@paulkerzee858]

Great video like always. The 22 WMR track shows a classic yawing artifact - it yawed, it likely deformed little if at all. A test of specific short barrel loads would be more meaningful. I know the difficulties with this at the moment. I would suggest 10 feet as a maximum distance for these calibers. In any case, a great video. Understated & informative.

[@scottroder5516]

I thought your metal cabinet door shoot was evidence of the power difference. But I appreciate this shooting demo as well. Thanks

[@mariodesmo]

That was a nice chunk of jello! Amazingly clear too! I have the exact same fleece sweater, same grey color too! It's my favorite. lol

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Someone gave me that sweater last year and it seems to be the one I reach for the most!

[@snowman7154]

You always do great work and I appreciate you..... Would love to see the result of a cci .22 LR Stinger in the gel..... Also the Hornady Critical Defense in .22 WRM

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank you for the comment. I am taking note of all these suggestions I am getting and will try to do the most popular ones first!

[@Mark-qq9cd]

So, in a 22 LR or Mag... Is hollow point effective at all? Thanks for the video. I’m thinking of The Taurus 8 round 22 Mag revolver. I appreciate the video. Cheers.

[@gregorybarton89]

Awesome video as usual. Very surprised with the distance they traveled. Love to see this with rifles and two blocks and catch that magnum. Keep up the great work.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

That would be interesting. I have got to get me a .22 Magnum rifle!

[@samtaylor7800]

Can you shoot 22lr from a 22 mag revovler?

[@gregorywalczak15]

Hey Buffalo, can the LCRX 22 Magnum shoot LR too or just the magnums?

[@johnkellmer5133]

I do wish we could know the actual .22wmr penetration and whether or not it expanded out of that 3 inch bbl.

[@bigsean2473]

u didnt watch till the end?

[@johnkellmer5133]

@@bigsean2473 see second comment

[@stevemiller7433]

This is a good test. It would be interesting to have shot each out of a rifle as well to compare velocity and expansion... my guess is that the higher velocity would allow both to expand and penetration would be shortened. Tnoutdoors9 has shot minimags into gelatin and they expanded nicely... out of a 1022 rifle but not at all out of a pistol. I've never seen a 22mag test into gelatin from a rifle.

[@radamson1]

The wound channel is what matters, who cares what the bullet looks like.

[@billbaker3565]

Thank you for another great video. You demonstrated that .22 WMR in the 3” inch barrel bests the LR. Not a 9mm but it was never claimed to be. Good to know if we need to rely more on revolvers given the ominous happenings politically.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks Bill. Your comment is spot on.

[@TK-nn8jd]

The biggest advantage of .22mag out of a snubnose is the psychological stop chances of the noise and muzzle flash making the opponent think you're shooting at him with a much larger caliber. Kidding aside, great video!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks I appreciate you stopping by and especially for the comment!

[@gizmocarr3093]

If you continue testing the differences between these two pistols. A good comparison to see; would be trying Stingers compared to V-Max 22 WMR poly tip ammo. I am completely sure the V-Max will expand and stay in the gel. I also think the Stingers have the best chance of expanding too. Stingers shoot great to 50-yards and the accuracy at 100-yards is not as good as high velocity 40-grain bullets. Might not want to use them in your target rifle; because of the longer case used on Stingers. They work fine in a revolver; at least they did in mine. Every 22 magnum ammo that uses 30 grain jacketed bullets shoot better than the standard lead 40 grain bullets will. I believe by having both revolvers enables practicing with the 22 long rifle and carrying the magnum for serious use if you choose.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

THis is a great, well thought out suggestion for a video. Thank you for that. I already have some of both of those ammos too! I should be able to get this one done. Maybe while I am off for a few days for Christmas.

[@gizmocarr3093]

@@buffalosoutdoors Snowing in Western Pennsylvania. Six inches and counting. Enjoy your Christmas holiday God Bless’

[@איילנאמן-ע3נ]

Thank you

[@buffalosoutdoors]

You're welcome!

[@jamesleathers5488]

As someone that has shot both 22LR and 22 Magnums for about 60 years these results don't surprise me at all. With that being said if the 22LR is all you got practice with it and rest assured you can defend yourself with it. It would not be my first choice but it will get the job done if necessary. That is my opinion anyway. Thanks for another concise video Buffalo.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks James! Good to see you in the comments! Well said.

[@HOOSIERDRAGON385]

Thanks for the video. I found a LCR 22mag at the gun shop. It felt good but was a little pricey. Maybe i will add it to my wish list. And they had a LCR 22lr. I guess that will get added to the list also.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

They are good revolvers but pricing is getting out of hand right now. Thanks for watching!

[@davidcole333]

Good information! I've been considering going to 22wmr because it's more available over 9mm or 22lr where I am at. Merry Christmas.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

It is more available here as well. Though both are hard to find now. THanks for watching!

[@thecocooreo]

It's Sunday and Buffalo posted a new .22 video, it's gonna be a good day!!!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank you for watching and I hope it did turn out to be a great day. Sorry for the slow response!

[@badbilly60]

i have 2 snub nose 22mags,wonder how much diff 1" makes

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

Hey! My very Italian grandmother used to pick these fresh off the vine LOL That .22 mag is no joke!! We have a Nor’ Easter headed up my way somewhere around Weds, and I’m hoping it flies right by you Kentuckians. You make it rain enough of the time 😁

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Good luck and stay safe! Sounds like you are blessed with good genes!

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

@@buffalosoutdoors LOL thanks! It’s already 18 degrees out, so the 12-16” of this storm should be fun. I can feel the lower back pain from all this shoveling starting ahead of time 😅

[@michaelnelson9989]

I really appreciate your videos. Rim fire ballistics isn't covered that much by other channels. Keep testing more 22 lr ammo. If you ever find it, I'd like to see how the CCI subsonic segmenting hollow points in 22 lr do out of a pistol vs rifle and what the gel block is like.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

That is a great video idea. I will take note and try to get it done.

[@michaelnelson9989]

Thanks Buffalo!

[@70selvisfan]

I’ve got a little NAA Black Widow in .22 mag that goes with me in my pocket during these hot Texas summers. I never feel under-armed!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

That's a mean little rascal!

[@robertozee5024]

I realize it might be hard to find right now, but CCI makes a soft point MaxiMag and I would be interested in seeing what it does out of that 3" barrel.

[@joshuagibson2520]

Wow, those Maxi Mags were super consistent in FPS.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

They really are, I was surprised.

[@Petedrumsusa]

How bout rat shot?? Will it work in them.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

It will. I can do a comparison, thanks for the idea!

[@JBJHonez]

Great video as usual sir. I’m trying to find me one of these to teach the kids about shooting revolvers and they aren’t to be found anywhere

[@tomhardy9691]

So the lr tumbled ?

[@StrictlyPlinking]

Outside of your test, those revolvers look slick and well made. Season’s greetings to you and your family.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Season's greetings my friend! They are well made revolvers. Ruger got these right, I do have a couple of complaints but they are minor. I wish they had given us a full length ejector rod on the .22 magnum. That's one of the reasons I like a 3" barrel so much, most times you get a full length ejector rod.

[@crankygunreviews]

I love those! I wish I could find a 3" barrel one around me, all the ones I have seen are snubbies, and the prices are going up and up! Like $450-600 I have seen in some stores which I think is crazy! I think I paid $400 for my 22 win mag snubby with a holster and speed loader and speed loader block. That is some very clear Gel! makes for a great video!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks man. Prices are all over the place here. Some of my local shops have temporarily closed until they can get some inventory. The gun racks are empty and so are the ammo shelves. It's as crazy as I've ever seen it.

[@crankygunreviews]

@@buffalosoutdoors most of the shops here have guns, but no ammo. I’ve had to buy some online for 3x the cost- I’ve cut way back on shooting. Plus it’s super cold here, and it’s hunting season so my club is closed for December except sundays.

[@countrycartier]

I gotta know Buffalo, which did you prefer the Ruger LCRs or the Taurus 942’s?

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

How far would the 22mini with the 40 gain solid make it?

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Might have to find out. I am taking note of all the suggestion I am getting and I will do the most popular ones in the gel next. Thanks!

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

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[@richardgonzales4815]

.22 Mag is a Dandy little round!

[@rickthompson1422]

...how much does a block of ballistics gel like that cost ? Just curious...

[@marzcapone9939]

Midway USA $120

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I got this one from clearballistics dot com for 54 dollars shipped during their Black Friday sale. I don't know what their regular pricing is.

[@michaelhedgepeth5106]

That lr sitting backwards would've left a mark...js

[@wbwills2]

Have a hankering for a22 lr or3.that's #1thanks to showing it.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

That sounds like a hankering that needs a fix! Thanks!

[@tonyrome5584]

Good follow up video Buffalo!! Yes the .22 WMR WILL do a lot of damage when hitting bone and flesh. Even out of a 3" revolver. If you are trying to stop an attacker you may have to empty the revolver, but that guy will not have a good day!!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

AMEN! Thanks for the comment!