Videos tagged with Heavy Clothing Barrier

This review details a ballistic gel test of Federal 230-grain Hi-Shok .45 ACP ammunition fired through heavy clothing barriers. The test, conducted by an experienced firearms instructor, utilized both a Glock 30 (3.8-inch barrel) and a Rock Island 1911 (5-inch barrel) to assess projectile performance. The results indicated a significant failure of the ammunition to expand as intended, with both projectiles clogging and tumbling, leading to deep penetration without terminal effectiveness.

This review details a ballistic gel test of Seismic Ammo's 9mm Quakemaker +M 185-grain rounds. The test, conducted by an experienced firearms instructor, evaluated performance through a heavy clothing barrier using a Ruger PC Charger and an HK SP5. The results indicated significant tumbling and a complete failure of the projectile to expand, leading to poor penetration performance and a negative recommendation for self-defense.

This review details a ballistic gel test of Browning X-Point .40 S&W 180gr self-defense ammunition. The test utilized a heavy clothing barrier and two Glock pistols (G27 and G22) with different barrel lengths to assess performance. While the ammunition demonstrated consistent expansion and deep penetration, the host concluded it was adequate but not superior to other available options.

This video conducts a ballistic gel test of Speer Gold Dot 9mm ammunition, comparing its performance with and without a "heavy clothing" barrier, simulating the FBI protocol. The content creator explores whether these rounds are still available during an "ammo shortage." The video emphasizes safe shooting practices on a private range and clarifies that no firearms or ammunition are for sale. An Amazon affiliate storefront link is provided.