12 Gauge vs 20 Gauge: The Wall Test Surprised Me

Sign up for my newsletter 👉 https://subscribepage.io/willcaliber Choosing between a 12 gauge and a 20 gauge for home defense? I built a real interior wall and put both gauges to the test with paper targets behind it to see exactly what makes it through. I ran five loads: a 12ga slug, Federal Power-Shok #3 buck in 20ga, the Winchester PDX1 Defender combo, a 20ga birdshot field load, and Hornady Critical Defense 00 buck. Some results were about what you'd expect. One of them honestly caught me off guard and made me rethink what I keep loaded. Every load has trade-offs, and over-penetration is a bigger deal than most folks admit. Watch and see which one earned a spot in my home. Which load do you trust for home defense — and why? Drop it in the comments. #shotgun #tacticalshooter #selfdefense #homedefense #familysafety 00:00 20 Gauge Myth Busting 00:27 12 Gauge Slug Wall Test 01:04 Recoil and Shotgun Types 01:23 20 Gauge Buckshot Results 02:16 Winchester Defender Combo Load 03:24 20 Gauge Birdshot Surprise 04:23 12 Gauge Critical Defense Buck 04:49 Final Takeaways and Picks