This video showcases the Girsan Influencer X 1911, a full-size, single-stack handgun offered by European American Armory. The description highlights its availability in multiple calibers (9mm, 10mm, .45 ACP, .38 Super), emphasizing its accuracy due to a reverse-crowned, cone lock-up barrel. It's presented as a versatile firearm suitable for competition, personal protection, and critical duty. Key features include a full-length accessory rail, flared magazine well, extended beavertail, ambidextrous safety, aggressive grip texturing, two-tone Cerakote finish, an excellent trigger, lightening-cut slide, and optic-readiness for RMS/RMSc footprints.
This video conducts a ballistic gel test comparing Hornady Critical Duty and Hornady Critical Defense .45 ACP ammunition fired from a short-barreled Glock 30. The test includes a heavy clothing barrier to simulate real-world self-defense scenarios. The aim is to assess the performance differences between the two ammunition types in terms of penetration and expansion.
This video showcases a shooting test of Hornady Critical Duty 9mm hollow point ammunition fired from a Trailblazer Pivot pistol caliber carbine. The footage features slow-motion action as the bullets impact and shatter bottles, demonstrating the performance of the self-defense ammunition in a PCC platform. The video utilizes existing hashtags and implies a focus on target shooting and the effectiveness of the ammunition.
This video details a 'Failure to Feed' malfunction experienced with a Polymer 80 (P80) firearm build. The issue occurred while using Critical Duty Ultra Lite ammunition. The content focuses on troubleshooting and identifying the cause of the malfunction in a custom-built pistol. It highlights potential problems with reliable firearm operation and the importance of testing with different ammunition types.
This video review advises viewers against purchasing the Critical Duty Ultra Lite 100 Grain Pink Tips ammunition. While not explicitly stating the firearm or caliber, the title suggests a critical evaluation of a specific ammunition product, likely for defensive handgun use, given the 'Critical Duty' branding and 'pink tips' suggesting a visually distinct load. The recommendation to avoid the product implies potential issues with performance, reliability, or value.
This video demonstrates shooting from within a vehicle, highlighting how windshields significantly deflect initial shots due to their angle and laminated construction. Subsequent shots tend to follow the initial path. Side windows, made of tempered glass, shatter easily. The test also measured sound levels inside the car during firing.
This YouTube video offers a comprehensive test and comparison of three popular 9mm duty ammunition options: Hornady Critical Duty, Federal Premium Hydra-Shok DEEP, and Speer G2. The video focuses on evaluating their performance for duty use, with specific testing of the 135 gr +p Hornady Critical Duty, 135 gr Federal Premium Hydra-Shok DEEP, and 147 gr Speer G2 rounds. It also includes calls to action for viewers to support the channel through Patreon or PayPal donations and promotes the channel's Instagram presence.
This video features ballistics gel testing of 124 grain Hornady Critical Duty 9mm +P ammunition. The testing utilizes Clear Ballistics 20% ballistic gel blocks and is conducted using a Glock 17 9mm handgun. The creator invites viewer support through Patreon and encourages engagement via likes and comments for future video suggestions.
This video from NRA Gun Gear of the Week features Joe Kurtenbach interviewing Jason Hornady and Neal Emery at the 2018 NRA Annual Meeting. The discussion centers on Hornady's win of a significant FBI contract for their 9mm Critical Duty ammunition. They highlight the performance and capabilities of this specific ammunition offering, emphasizing its selection by a major law enforcement agency.
This video features former Deputy Sheriff Ed Combs testing Hornady Critical Duty .45 ACP + P ammunition through FBI gel blocks. The 220-grain rounds demonstrate impressive penetration, exceeding 16 inches in the first block and showing 2-4 inches of penetration in the second. The video highlights the continued viability of .45 ACP for defensive purposes, noting its use by law enforcement. It also promotes the USCCA and Concealed Carry Magazine, offering resources for responsibly armed Americans.
Mixing different ammunition types in a single carry magazine is generally discouraged. The speaker advocates for using the best all-around round for the primary magazine, as the first shot's requirements are unpredictable. Specialty rounds for specific scenarios should be carried in spare magazines or speedloaders. The presenter uses a Chiappa Rhino with Hornady Critical Duty and carries Barnes TAC-XPD and Underwood Extreme Defender as backup options.
This video features a range test of a custom 'Roland Special' Glock 19. The firearm is equipped with a KKM compensator and an RMR red dot sight, along with a Surefire X300U weaponlight. The test includes firing with Hornady 135 Grain Critical Duty and Winchester White Box 115 Grain ammunition. The video also shows runs of the F.A.S.T. drill and includes a brief cameo of a stock Glock 19 for comparison.
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