Videos tagged with FlexLock

This video provides an expert comparison of 9mm and .45 ACP calibers, featuring retired Sergeant Major Karl Erickson. It delves into terminal ballistics using Clear Ballistics gel blocks and tests both standard ball and Hornady Critical Duty ammunition. The analysis includes slow-motion impact footage and a comparison of rapid-fire times, highlighting the trade-offs between stopping power, capacity, and recoil management.

This Guns & Ammo TV episode features a review of the Springfield Armory RO Elite Operator pistol chambered in 10mm. Competitive shooter Jim Tarr and retired police officer Jeff Chudwin evaluate the pistol's performance, highlighting its tight slide-to-frame fit, match-grade components, and controllable handling, even with powerful ammunition. They discuss the resurgence of the 10mm cartridge and the pistol's suitability for modern defensive use, concluding that it offers a custom feel right out of the box.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of Hornady Critical Duty 9mm Luger 135gr FlexLock ammunition's performance against various hard barriers. The instructor, demonstrating significant expertise, conducts structured tests using ballistics gel and materials like wood, glass, steel, and concrete. The results show the ammunition's capability to penetrate these barriers while maintaining expansion, with concrete proving to be the most challenging test.

This video provides a detailed comparison of three popular self-defense ammunition types: Federal HST, Speer Gold Dot, and Hornady Critical Duty, tested under the FBI's 'Heavy Clothing' protocol using 20% ballistic gelatin. The host, demonstrating high authority as a ballistics reviewer, highlights the critical role of barrier penetration in terminal performance, with the Federal HST showing superior expansion and retention compared to the other two rounds under these challenging conditions.

This video demonstrates a unique ballistic test, determining how many bags of Doritos are required to stop a 9mm Hornady Critical Duty round. Expert firearms instructor Edwin Sarkissian, known for his experimental approach, showcases the penetration capabilities of the ammunition. The test highlights the significant expansion of the FlexLock bullet after encountering the snack food barrier.