Videos tagged with FTX Projectile

This video provides a critical review and ballistic gel test of Hornady's new 10mm LeverEvolution ammunition, featuring a 150-grain FTX projectile. The instructor, Tools&Targets, expresses significant disappointment with the observed muzzle velocities and terminal performance, deeming the ammunition unsuitable for self-defense or serious use in 10mm firearms. The review highlights inconsistencies in performance between different barrel lengths and questions the product's value proposition.

This video conducts a ballistic gel test comparing 9mm and .327 Magnum Hornady Critical Defense ammunition. The test measures muzzle velocity, projectile expansion, weight retention, and penetration depth through a heavy clothing barrier. The .327 Magnum demonstrated higher muzzle velocity and energy, while the 9mm achieved greater penetration depth. Both rounds showed good expansion and weight retention, making them viable self-defense options.

This video features a ballistic gel test of new Hornady Critical Defense .45 ACP +P ammunition. The instructor tests the ammunition from two different firearms: a Glock 30 with a 3.8-inch barrel and a Rock Island Armory 1911 with a 5-inch barrel. The results show good expansion and penetration, though muzzle velocities were slightly lower than expected for a +P round. The instructor notes the ammunition is not yet listed on Hornady's website, suggesting it's a very new product.

This video conducts a ballistic gel test comparing Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special (110gr FTX) and .32 H&R Magnum (80gr FTX) ammunition fired from short-barreled revolvers. The .38 Special demonstrated superior expansion and energy transfer, achieving 14 inches of penetration with significant expansion. The .32 H&R Magnum, despite higher muzzle velocity from the 2-inch barrel (965 FPS vs. 900 FPS for .38 Spl), exhibited minimal expansion and relied on tumbling for its 16 inches of penetration, with only slight flaring observed on the projectile.

This guide details a comprehensive ballistic test of Hornady Critical Defense 5.7x28mm 40gr FTX ammunition, conducted by an experienced instructor. The test involves firing the ammunition from both a PSA Rock 5.7 pistol and a PS90 rifle into ballistic gel, with detailed measurements of velocity, penetration, expansion, and retained weight. The instructor provides an expert analysis of the results, comparing performance across different platforms and offering insights into the ammunition's effectiveness for self-defense.

This video presents a ballistic gel test comparing Hornady Critical Defense 40 S&W and 45 ACP ammunition fired from short-barreled pistols. The test reveals surprising results, with the 45 ACP demonstrating superior expansion and less penetration than the 40 S&W, contrary to the presenter's expectations. Both calibers performed adequately for self-defense, but the 45 ACP exhibited more ideal expansion characteristics.

This video provides an expert-level comparison of 9mm Luger and .40 S&W Hornady Critical Defense ammunition through rigorous testing. The presenter, demonstrating experienced authority, utilizes a chronograph and ballistic gel setup to measure velocity, penetration, expansion, and weight retention. Key findings highlight the .40 S&W's superior energy and penetration, while acknowledging the 9mm's effective performance meeting industry standards.

This guide details a ballistic gel test comparing Hornady Critical Defense 9mm Luger and .380 ACP ammunition. It outlines the setup, testing procedures using specific firearms and equipment like a LabRadar, and the analysis of results including velocity, penetration, and expansion. The expert-level instruction emphasizes practical data collection for ammunition performance evaluation.

This video compares Hornady's 32 ACP Critical Defense (FTX) and Custom (XTP) ammunition using ballistic gel and a Beretta 3032 Tomcat. The Critical Defense expanded to 11 inches with moderate disruption, while the XTP failed to expand and penetrated nearly the full 16-inch gel block. The presenter notes that while the Critical Defense performed as expected for its design, its penetration was limited, and the XTP acted more like an FMJ round, questioning its value as an expanding hollow point.

This video details a ballistic gel test comparing Hornady Critical Defense 115gr FTX and Hornady American Gunner 115gr XTP 9mm ammunition. The test involved firing rounds through a heavy clothing barrier into gel blocks to evaluate expansion, penetration, and overall performance. The Critical Defense demonstrated more consistent expansion and disruption compared to the American Gunner XTP, which showed variability in performance.

This video provides a detailed comparison of .45 Colt and .45 ACP ammunition performance through ballistic gel testing. The expert instructor uses a Taurus Judge and a Rock Island Armory 1911, firing Hornady Critical Defense 185 gr FTX rounds. The analysis covers muzzle velocity, wound channel characteristics, penetration depth, retained bullet weight, and expansion diameter, concluding that both calibers performed very similarly in this specific test scenario.

This video compares Federal's 9mm Critical Defense Lite (100gr) and Regular (115gr) ammunition through ballistic gel testing. The Lite version demonstrated a noticeable reduction in felt recoil while achieving comparable expansion and penetration to the standard load, making it a viable option for recoil-sensitive shooters seeking effective self-defense rounds.