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February 9, 2026

Tiny Firepower: Unpacking 2mm Pinfire Ballistics

Small Scale, Big Impact: Analyzing 2mm Pinfire Ballistics

BallisticsFirearms TechnologyHigh-Speed Photography
Pinfire GunsKinetic EnergyMacro LensesProjectile PenetrationMomentum TransferEngineering PrecisionCarbon BuildupLEGO Targets

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1. Bridging the Gap Between Micro-Scale and Massive Force

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    😱 Unexpected Projectile Penetration

    😱 Ultra-High Speed Capture Requirements

    πŸ‘ Macro Photography Environmental Sensitivity

    😱 Precision Scale Comparison

    Assessment 1: Technical Classification and Maintenance

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    The device is technically not a firearm because it uses pin fire.

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    A push rod is used to remove the spent round from the barrel.

    Assessment 2: Impact Visualization and Forensic Analysis

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    This is a tiny little pin fire gun which.

    06:37 - 07:38

    The slow motion footage reveals momentum traveling through the figure's body.

    Assessment 3: Scaling and Kinetic Energy

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    The miniature weapon functions similarly to a large scale artillery cannon.

    06:42 - 07:50

    The impact site shows exactly where the projectile hit the target.

    Assessment 4: Equipment Customization for Specialized Content

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    With firing different types of guns yeah.

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    Have a standard procedure American.

    Evolution of a Micro-Ballistics Experiment

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    Introduction to Pinfire

    00:34 - 01:36

    The presenters introduce a tiny gun that uses pinfire rounds rather than standard rimfire technology.

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    Establishing Scale

    00:34 - 01:36

    An American quarter is used as a standard reference to demonstrate the miniature size of the gun.

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    High-Speed Capture

    00:34 - 01:36

    The team analyzes the first successful shot using high-speed camera footage to see the bullet.

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    Mechanical Extraction

    03:07 - 04:07

    Clearing the barrel requires a manual push rod to eject the spent carbon-covered casing.

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    High-Pressure Impact

    04:21 - 05:21

    The small projectile demonstrates significant power by penetrating through a pressurized soda can.

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    Anatomical Displacement

    06:43 - 07:50

    Impact testing on a LEGO figure shows the physical force of the tiny bullet in slow motion.

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    Macro Optics Integration

    07:54 - 08:54

    The camera setup is modified with a macro lens to capture extreme close-ups of the gun.

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    Safety and Conclusion

    11:13 - 11:48

    The presenters conclude by highlighting the real dangers and power of the miniature firearm.

    Learning Pathway for Micro-Ballistics and Macro Cinematography

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    1. Proportional Firearm Comparison

    ed some massive guns. This is not a video that contains a massive gun. In fact, this gun is smaller than a lot of bullets! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/gavinfree/ https://www.instagram.com/danielgruchy/ Do not mess around with pinfire guns at home. You could get a tiny but very real owwie. Filmed on the Phantom v2640 at 12,500fps Firing a 2 inch Gun at 12,000fps - The Slow Mo Guys

    2. Slow Motion Trajectory Analysis

    ed some massive guns. This is not a video that contains a massive gun. In fact, this gun is smaller than a lot of bullets! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/gavinfree/ https://www.instagram.com/danielgruchy/ Do not mess around with pinfire guns at home. You could get a tiny but very real owwie. Filmed on the Phantom v2640 at 12,500fps Firing a 2 inch Gun at 12,000fps - The Slow Mo Guys

    3. Miniature Component Maintenance

    ed some massive guns. This is not a video that contains a massive gun. In fact, this gun is smaller than a lot of bullets! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/gavinfree/ https://www.instagram.com/danielgruchy/ Do not mess around with pinfire guns at home. You could get a tiny but very real owwie. Filmed on the Phantom v2640 at 12,500fps Firing a 2 inch Gun at 12,000fps - The Slow Mo Guys

    4. Analyzing Projectile Penetration

    ed some massive guns. This is not a video that contains a massive gun. In fact, this gun is smaller than a lot of bullets! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/gavinfree/ https://www.instagram.com/danielgruchy/ Do not mess around with pinfire guns at home. You could get a tiny but very real owwie. Filmed on the Phantom v2640 at 12,500fps Firing a 2 inch Gun at 12,000fps - The Slow Mo Guys

    5. Observing Momentum Transfer

    ed some massive guns. This is not a video that contains a massive gun. In fact, this gun is smaller than a lot of bullets! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/gavinfree/ https://www.instagram.com/danielgruchy/ Do not mess around with pinfire guns at home. You could get a tiny but very real owwie. Filmed on the Phantom v2640 at 12,500fps Firing a 2 inch Gun at 12,000fps - The Slow Mo Guys

    6. Precision Focusing Challenges

    ed some massive guns. This is not a video that contains a massive gun. In fact, this gun is smaller than a lot of bullets! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/gavinfree/ https://www.instagram.com/danielgruchy/ Do not mess around with pinfire guns at home. You could get a tiny but very real owwie. Filmed on the Phantom v2640 at 12,500fps Firing a 2 inch Gun at 12,000fps - The Slow Mo Guys

    7. Macro Visual Perspective

    ed some massive guns. This is not a video that contains a massive gun. In fact, this gun is smaller than a lot of bullets! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/gavinfree/ https://www.instagram.com/danielgruchy/ Do not mess around with pinfire guns at home. You could get a tiny but very real owwie. Filmed on the Phantom v2640 at 12,500fps Firing a 2 inch Gun at 12,000fps - The Slow Mo Guys

    Detailed Findings and Insights

    1. Support Stability Challenges

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    Macro is such a fine little focus and.

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    macro is such a fine little focus and

    2. Miniature Ballistic Residue

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    Black carbon residue is visible around the rod after firing the round.

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    black carbon around it because it's been

    3. Ergonomic Handling Difficulties

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    Physical conditions like moisture make it difficult to operate the tiny trigger.

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    that tiny little round it's like oh

    4. Pressurized Target Explosion

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    00:19 - 01:22

    Mirror right in the face we did within.

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    mirror right in the face we did within

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