Uploaded June 2016 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
Handguns, carbines, and shotguns can all be excellent tools for self-defense in the right hands. But under some circumstances, a good shotgun easily outclasses the other options available to the average armed citizen.
Handguns, carbines, and shotguns can all be excellent tools for self-defense in the right hands. But under some circumstances, a good shotgun easily outclasses the other options available to the average armed citizen.
![Everything You Wanted to Know About .44 Magnum [2025 Update]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UVIwSQNOQ0Y/mqdefault.jpg "Everything You Wanted to Know About .44 Magnum [2025 Update]
.44 Magnum might not be the most powerful handgun in the world anymore, but its still one of the cartridges we get the most questions about. So were gonna answer some of them. Theres also a thing about the history of .44 Magnum at the beginning, so maybe watch that. Also, stick around until the end for a quick visit from Uncle Manny.
This is an updated version of a video originally posted Dec 2024.")
![The Backyard Sniper - Lightweight Edition [2026 Update]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/V0zzKWUv__Q/mqdefault.jpg "The Backyard Sniper - Lightweight Edition [2026 Update]
Back in 2022, I put together a lightweight custom Ruger 10/22 for pest control, plinking, and general backyard rimfire duty. Three and a half years later, it’s still one of the guns I use the most.
This video was originally published in 2022 and was recently removed by YouTube. So we’ve brought it back with some updates.
Original build:
- Brownells receiver
- Tactical Solutions X-Ring barrel
- Ruger BX trigger
- Kidd bolt assembly
- Volquartsen automatic bolt release
- Magpul Hunter stock
- Leupold FX-I 4x Rimfire scope
- SilencerCo Sparrow suppressor
- Trunk Monkey sling
- Streamlight TLR-1 HL
- CQD MLOK Forward Sling Mount")
