Videos tagged with Projectile Expansion

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 video demonstrates the performance of the GunNuts 12G Full Metal Kraken projectile. The test involves firing the hollow projectile into ballistic gelatin to observe its expansion and energy transfer. The results show significant expansion, creating the largest surface area cut observed, with the projectile opening into an 8-point, tentacle-like shape resembling a kraken.

This video demonstrates the terminal ballistics of the 12-gauge Kraken Slug, a fully hollow projectile designed for significant impact. The test, conducted by Civilian Tactical and featuring ammunition from Hickory Flat Boars, utilizes ballistics gelatin to showcase the slug's extreme expansion and energy transfer upon impact. The analysis reveals a unique 8-petal star pattern upon full expansion, indicating substantial tissue disruption.

This YouTube video, titled "Roupas Bloqueiam Duelos de Fogo? *Teste de Expansão* (Vertx)", likely investigates whether clothing, specifically from the Vertx brand, can impede or affect firearm projectile expansion, potentially in a self-defense or tactical context. The description implies a testing scenario, suggesting the use of firearms and ammunition to observe the impact of clothing on bullet performance during firing. This could involve live-fire demonstrations and analysis of projectile deformation.

This expert-level analysis details a ballistic gel test of Grizzly Kodiak 9mm +P+ 124gr JHP ammunition fired from a Canik Mete MC9 and a Glock 17. The test, conducted by an experienced instructor, measured velocity, penetration, and expansion through a heavy clothing barrier. The Grizzly Kodiak round demonstrated impressive performance, delivering significant energy and expansion, making it a potent self-defense option.

This expert-level analysis details the performance of Hornady Critical Defense 5.7x28mm 40gr FTX ammunition tested in both a PSA Rock 5.7 pistol and a PS90 rifle. The review provides detailed ballistic gel test results, including muzzle velocities, penetration depths, and projectile expansion, offering valuable insights for firearm enthusiasts and self-defense practitioners.

This expert-level review details a comprehensive ballistic gel test of Hornady 9mm Subsonic 147gr XTP ammunition. The test, conducted by an experienced firearms instructor, highlights the critical role of velocity in achieving reliable projectile expansion, particularly with XTP bullets. Results from two handguns with different barrel lengths (3-inch and 4.5-inch) demonstrate that subsonic velocities may not be sufficient for optimal performance, leading to significant over-penetration and minimal expansion.

This expert-level analysis from Tools&Targets compares subsonic 9mm and .300 Blackout ammunition for home defense. The video details a rigorous ballistic gel test, including chronograph readings, wound channel analysis, and projectile recovery. The instructor, demonstrating significant expertise, concludes that while both perform well, the 9mm T-Series offers superior expansion and penetration in this specific short-barreled configuration.

This video tests the penetration of 9mm hollow point and FMJ rounds through 29 sheets of drywall using a Glock 19. The FMJ penetrated 26 sheets, while the hollow point, after a feeding malfunction, penetrated 14 sheets. The hollow point created a significantly larger entry hole, indicating less penetration but greater expansion.