Videos tagged with Clear Ballistics Gel

This video tests the effectiveness of a medieval handgonne and its projectiles against modern body armor. The handgonne, a crude firearm from the 1400s-1500s, fired wooden bolts with iron tips. Tests included shooting ballistics gel and both soft (Level 3A) and hard (Level 4 ceramic) body armor. The medieval projectiles proved surprisingly effective against soft armor, penetrating both sides, while the lead ball did not penetrate. Against hard armor, the projectiles caused surface damage but did not penetrate.

This video demonstrates the ballistic effects of firing 10-cent coins from a shotgun into ballistic gel. The test reveals significant deformation of the projectiles and penetration depths of approximately 30 cm, indicating a potentially lethal outcome if impacting a human body. The experiment highlights the destructive potential of improvised projectiles.

This video focuses on a practical technique for firearm enthusiasts: how to achieve clear ballistics gel. Ballistics gel is crucial for understanding bullet performance and terminal ballistics, often used in reviews and testing. The video likely covers the process and materials needed to create transparent gel, which enhances visibility during testing and analysis of projectile impact. This is a valuable DIY technique for those who conduct their own testing or are interested in the scientific aspects of ammunition performance.

This guide details the basic operation and testing of the 'Lighter Pistol,' a novelty firearm disguised as a Zippo lighter. It covers loading, firing, and initial performance assessments using various media, highlighting its limitations in power and reliability. The video demonstrates its impracticality as a self-defense tool, emphasizing safety considerations due to its unique design.

This video details a ballistic gel test of the 70-grain Velocitas monolithic bullet in 30 Super Carry caliber. Fired from a Smith & Wesson Shield Plus handgun, the bullet achieved 1520 fps, expanded to three pedals with no fragmentation, and penetrated 9.5 inches. Fired from a Hi-Point 3095 carbine at 1956 fps, the bullet shed one pedal and penetrated 14.75 inches. The test highlights the trade-off between expansion and penetration in this caliber.

This video reviews the East German Makarov pistol, acquired through a trade. The presenter details its historical development, comparing it to the TT-33 and noting its design similarities to the Walther PPK. Range performance with Hornady Critical Defense ammunition at 50 yards is discussed, along with ballistics in 10% gel. The review highlights the Makarov's ease of manufacture, maintenance, and training, while acknowledging its low capacity and the 9x18mm cartridge's perceived underpowered status.

This video details a ballistics gel test of Winchester Ready Defense 10mm 170gr ammunition, fired from two Springfield Armory XDM pistols (3.8-inch and 4.5-inch barrels). The test measured velocity, penetration, and bullet expansion in Clear Ballistics Gel, providing performance data for this factory ammunition.

This video conducts a clear ballistics gel test of various 30 Super Carry ammunition types, comparing performance from both a Smith & Wesson Shield Plus handgun and a Hi-Point 3095 carbine. The test highlights significant velocity differences between the handgun and carbine, leading to varied projectile performance, particularly in terms of expansion and fragmentation when exceeding designed velocities. Monolithic copper bullets demonstrated consistent penetration without expansion, while jacketed hollow points showed extreme fragmentation at higher carbine velocities.

This video compares the ballistic performance of 9mm and .308 Winchester ammunition when fired into Clear Ballistics Gel versus water jugs. The presenter found surprisingly similar results in terms of bullet expansion and penetration between the two mediums, suggesting water jugs can offer a reasonable approximation for testing without specialized gel. The experiment highlights how different ammunition types react upon impact.

This video details a ballistic gel test of Hornady 147gr XTP subsonic 9mm ammunition. The test evaluates performance from both a short-barreled Beretta Nano and a full-size CZ 75B, with and without a denim barrier. Results indicate that barrel length and the presence of clothing significantly impact bullet expansion and penetration depth.

This video details a ballistic gel test of Underwood Ammunition's 180gr XTP .44 Magnum rounds fired from both a 4.25-inch Colt Anaconda and a 7.5-inch Ruger Super Blackhawk. The test measured velocity and penetration, demonstrating significant energy dump and fragmentation, making it a viable option for self-defense.

This gel test evaluates the Speer Gold Dot G2 180gr 40 S&W ammunition. The test revealed significant issues with expansion when the ammunition was fired through four layers of denim, resulting in poor wound channels and over-penetration. However, when fired without the denim barrier from a full-size barrel, the ammunition demonstrated proper expansion.