This Guns & Ammo video features Eric Poole, Patrick Sweeney, and Christopher Laack discussing and comparing the .32 H&R Magnum and .327 Federal Magnum cartridges. The discussion delves into their development, engineering advancements, and ballistic potential, particularly in the context of modern concealed carry revolvers. Sweeney shares his testing and comparison of modern loads using Ruger and Smith & Wesson revolvers, referencing an exclusive feature in the October 2025 issue of Guns & Ammo. The resurgence of these .32 caliber cartridges for self-defense is highlighted, with mentions of new 2025 introductions and the potential for increased capacity in small-frame revolvers. The .327 Federal's leap forward from the .32 H&R Magnum is detailed, including historical context and the engineering behind improved bullet performance.
This video presents a "subsonic showdown" comparing the 9mm and .300 Blackout calibers, utilizing nearly identical SIG Sauer platforms: an MPX in 9mm and an MCX Virtus in .300 Blackout. Both firearms are suppressed and loaded with subsonic Hornady ammunition. Competitive shooters Patrick Sweeney and Jim Tarr evaluate function, recoil, and report to determine their preference if they could only choose one caliber. The video aims to provide a direct, filmed comparison of these two popular subsonic rounds in similar host platforms.
This video pits the popular 9mm and .45 ACP calibers against each other in a "Cameras Don't Lie" segment. Competitive shooters Patrick Sweeney and Jim Tarr head to the range using nearly identical Remington RP polymer-frame, striker-fired pistols loaded with Hornady ammunition. High-speed cameras are employed to meticulously analyze and compare less visible metrics such as muzzle rise and slide-lock time, aiming to definitively settle the long-standing debate between which round is superior.
This video features Patrick Sweeney and Tom Beckstrand reviewing the new Colt Gold Cup Lite pistol. Sweeney, a gunsmith and author, fondly remembers the original Gold Cup and is eager to evaluate its modern iteration. Beckstrand, a former U.S. Army Special Forces Officer, joins him to explore the .45 caliber classic. The review highlights the Gold Cup Lite's updated BoMar-style target sights, improved trigger, and a contemporary fiber-optic front sight. Sweeney demonstrates its performance based on its traditional bullseye competition heritage, while Beckstrand showcases its accuracy in a modern context. The video concludes that Colt continues to excel in building John Browning's iconic Model 1911.
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