Videos tagged with Short Barrel Ammunition

This review details a ballistic gel test of Speer Gold Dot .357 Magnum 135-grain short barrel ammunition. The test evaluates performance from both a 2-inch and a 4-inch ported revolver, measuring velocity, penetration, and projectile expansion. The instructor notes the ammunition's effectiveness in expansion and penetration despite lower-than-expected velocities for the caliber.

This video tests Speer Gold Dot 230-grain .45 ACP ammunition, comparing standard and short-barrel loads. The instructor, with experience in ballistics testing, found both ammunition types performed nearly identically in gel tests, achieving 17.5 inches of penetration and significant expansion. While minor differences in projectile design and expansion were noted, the overall performance was comparable, suggesting the standard load is a more cost-effective choice.

This video tests the CORBON .223 77gr Sierra TMK (Tipped Match King) from a 20-inch AR-15 barrel into ballistic gelatin. Contrary to the common misconception that higher velocity always means deeper penetration, the test reveals that the increased velocity from the 20-inch barrel caused the TMK bullet to fragment excessively, resulting in shallower penetration (9.5 inches) compared to its performance from a shorter barrel. The instructor recommends this bullet for shorter barrels in home defense scenarios where over-penetration is a concern, but advises against it for longer barrels due to its fragility at higher velocities. For longer barrels or situations requiring barrier penetration, bonded soft-point bullets like Fusion or Bear Claw are recommended.

This video evaluates Speer's .45 Auto 230gr Gold Dot Short Barrel ammunition. The reviewer addresses the common challenges of using .45 Auto in short-barreled pistols, such as reduced velocity and expansion. Terminal performance is tested by shooting the ammunition from a Springfield Armory XDS Mod2 into ballistic gel, with results documented for bare gel and heavy clothing. Velocities are also recorded and analyzed. The video aims to determine if this specific load is well-suited for self-defense applications from a compact firearm.