This expert-level guide, informed by a firearms instructor, details the shift away from traditional hollow points in 2025-2026 due to advancements in defensive ammunition. It covers Solid Copper Hollow Points, Fluted Solids, Tumble-on-Impact rounds, Bonded Jacketed Hollow Points, and Ballistic Tip ammunition, highlighting their performance characteristics, barrier penetration capabilities, and suitability for various firearm platforms and legal restrictions. The information emphasizes consistency, control, and versatility in critical situations.
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.
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