Videos tagged with 230 Grain

This video details a ballistic gel test of Fiocchi Hyperformance .45 ACP 230 grain ammunition, featuring the XTP projectile. The instructor, with extensive experience, expresses concern over the low velocity and lack of expansion observed in the tests conducted with both a Glock 30 and a 1911 pistol. The results indicate that the ammunition, despite its premium features like nickel-plated casings, fails to achieve sufficient velocity for reliable terminal performance in self-defense scenarios.

This video details a ballistic gel test of Remington Golden Saber 230 Grain .45 ACP ammunition, evaluating its performance through a clothing barrier. The test compares results from a Glock G30 (3.8-inch barrel) and a Rock Island Armory 1911 (5-inch barrel), measuring muzzle velocity, penetration, and expansion. The non-bonded BJHP projectile demonstrated surprising expansion, particularly from the longer barrel, though performance varied with barrel length.

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test and review of Federal Premium's 230-grain .45 ACP Hydra-Shok self-defense ammunition. The test evaluates performance from both a 5-inch barrel (1911) and a 3.8-inch barrel (Glock 30), measuring muzzle velocity, projectile expansion, and penetration depth. The instructor highlights the ammunition's effectiveness, particularly noting its surprising performance from the shorter barrel.

This video reviews the Rock Island 1911 M1911 A1 FS TCT chambered in .45 ACP. The presenter highlights its 5-inch barrel, Picatinny rail, fiber optic front sight, and drifting rear sight. While acknowledging the 1911 platform's manual of arms, including the grip and thumb safeties, the presenter finds the Rock Island model to be a well-made, weighty firearm with a responsive trigger for its price point.

This video tests Speer Gold Dot 230-grain .45 ACP ammunition, comparing standard and short-barrel loads. The instructor, with experience in ballistics testing, found both ammunition types performed nearly identically in gel tests, achieving 17.5 inches of penetration and significant expansion. While minor differences in projectile design and expansion were noted, the overall performance was comparable, suggesting the standard load is a more cost-effective choice.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Smith & Wesson 325 Thunder Ranch revolver chambered in 45 ACP. The presenter highlights its Scandium frame, Performance Center tuning for a smooth action, and the impressive trigger pull, noting the single-action trigger is exceptionally light, potentially around 2 pounds. The necessity of using moon clips for this model is emphasized, along with a demonstration of its double and single-action capabilities.

This video details a ballistic gel test of Federal Premium HST 230-grain .45 ACP ammunition, both standard pressure and +P, fired from a short-barreled Glock 30. The test aimed to evaluate expansion and performance characteristics, particularly at velocities achievable from shorter barrels. Results indicated that velocities around 800 feet per second are near the minimum threshold for proper HST expansion, with performance being inconsistent across different rounds.

This video tests Magtech Guardian Gold .45 ACP Plus P 230-grain ammunition using ballistic gel. The testing reveals significantly lower velocities than advertised, with averages of 884 fps from a 4.25-inch barrel and 940 fps from a 5-inch barrel. The ammunition failed to expand in ballistic gel tests, resulting in complete pass-throughs of both gel blocks, indicating poor performance for self-defense or hunting applications.

This video tests the Winchester Ranger T-Series .45 ACP +P 230-grain ammunition through a heavy clothing barrier and ballistic gel. While the ammunition achieved good penetration and some expansion, the expansion was noted as irregular and not fully symmetrical, suggesting the heavy clothing barrier impacted its designed performance. The instructor found the results acceptable for self-defense but not meeting the expected performance standards for the projectile.

This video covers a variety of ammunition pickups from local shops and online orders, featuring brands like Underwood Ammo, AAC, Ammo Inc, Liberty Ammunition, Defiant Munitions, and LAX Ammo. The presenter discusses pricing, bullet types (Gold Dot, XTP, TCX, Nosler), and intended uses for calibers including 9mm, 10mm, .40 S&W, .223 Remington, .454 Casull, and .45 ACP. The video also touches on price drops for Federal Auto Match 22LR at Walmart and highlights new tools acquired.

This video provides a detailed ballistics test of the Federal Punch 45 ACP 230 grain ammunition, comparing its performance from a 3.5-inch barrel Colt 1911 and a 5-inch barrel Rock Island Armory 1911. The test includes chronograph readings for both barrel lengths and extensive gel testing to evaluate penetration, expansion, and wound channel characteristics. The presenter, with apparent experience in firearms testing, offers insights into the ammunition's performance and its effectiveness.

This video features a Springfield 1911, originally a mil-spec model, that has been upgraded with Wilson Combat parts including the hammer, beavertail safety, and trigger. The speaker discusses the trigger pull weight, which averages around 3-4 pounds but measured as low as 2.77 pounds. The firearm is chambered in .45 ACP and is shown being fired with 230-grain coated lead handloads using 7-round magazines. The presenter expresses appreciation for the 1911 platform's aesthetics and nostalgia, though notes a preference for polymer-framed striker-fired pistols for concealed carry due to single-stack magazine practicality.