Videos tagged with Short Barrel Performance

This video provides a data-driven comparison between the .308 Winchester and 7.62x39mm calibers, specifically testing their performance from short barrels (16 inches) out to 100 yards. The host, demonstrating high expertise with ballistics, uses a LabRadar chronograph to collect precise velocity and energy data, concluding that the .308 Winchester significantly outperforms the 7.62x39mm even in shorter configurations.

This video provides an expert-level ballistic gel test of Winchester Defender .357 Magnum 125 Grain Bonded JHP ammunition. The test, conducted by a highly authoritative instructor using a LabRadar chronograph and standardized barriers, reveals critical performance differences between short (2-inch) and slightly longer (3-inch) barrels. The ammunition demonstrated unreliable expansion and over-penetration from the 2-inch barrel, while performing adequately from the 3-inch barrel.

This video provides an expert review of the American Derringer Model 1 in .30-30 Winchester, showcasing its extreme recoil and limited effectiveness due to its short barrel. The presenter, Scott, a seasoned ballistics tester, demonstrates its performance against various barriers and compares it to a Henry Lever Action rifle, highlighting the significant difference in energy transfer and expansion capabilities. The review also includes tests against body armor and a ballistic dummy, offering a comprehensive look at this unique firearm's capabilities and limitations.

This video presents a ballistic gel test and review of Fiocchi Covert X .38 Special +P 125-grain ammunition. The instructor, with apparent experience in firearms testing, evaluates the ammunition's performance from both a 2-inch Taurus 856 and a 4-inch Ruger GP100. The test includes velocity measurements and gel penetration/expansion analysis, aiming to determine the effectiveness of this self-defense round.

This video provides a comprehensive ballistic gel test and review of Fiocchi Covert X 9mm ammunition. The instructor, experienced in firearms testing, evaluates the performance of the 124-grain projectile from both a short-barreled pistol (MC9) and a full-sized pistol (Glock 17). The test focuses on velocity, penetration, and expansion, comparing the results to the manufacturer's claims and previous tests of the .380 ACP variant. The ammunition demonstrated strong performance, particularly in expansion and weight retention, making it a viable option for self-defense.

This video presents a ballistic gel test and review of Speer Gold Dot 125-grain .357 Magnum ammunition, evaluating its performance from both a 4-inch and a 2-inch barrel. The instructor notes that while the 4-inch barrel achieved acceptable penetration and expansion, the velocity was lower than advertised, and he expresses a general dissatisfaction with Gold Dot's consistency across calibers. The 2-inch barrel demonstrated a significant velocity drop and complete failure to expand, leading to over-penetration and a classification as a failure for self-defense purposes.

This video provides an in-depth ballistic gel test and review of Remington Golden Saber 185 Grain .45 ACP +P ammunition. The test utilizes two different barrel lengths, a 4.25-inch Taurus Commander and a 3.8-inch Glock G30, to assess performance. The results demonstrate excellent expansion and penetration from both firearms, highlighting the effectiveness of this ammunition, particularly in shorter barrels.

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test of Remington Golden Saber 185-grain .45 ACP ammunition, comparing its performance from a Taurus Commander (4.25-inch barrel) and a Glock 30 (3.8-inch barrel). The instructor, with clear expertise in firearms testing, demonstrates consistent expansion and penetration across both barrel lengths, highlighting the ammunition's effectiveness.

This video conducts a ballistic gel test comparing Barnes Vor-TX 225gr and Hornady Handgun Hunter 200gr .44 Magnum ammunition fired from a short-barreled Taurus Tracker revolver. The test focuses on velocity, expansion, and penetration, revealing surprising performance from both rounds despite lower velocities than manufacturer ratings. The instructor highlights the significant expansion of the Barnes round and the controlled expansion and penetration of the Hornady.

This video conducts a ballistic gel test comparing Federal Punch 25 ACP and 22 LR self-defense ammunition. The instructor, with extensive experience, highlights that while both calibers have low energy, the 22 LR Federal Punch demonstrated superior velocity, energy, and comparable penetration in gel tests compared to the 25 ACP Federal Punch. The test also touched on potential reliability issues with rimfire ammunition in certain firearms.

This video details a surprising ballistics test of Winchester Silvertip .45 ACP ammunition. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, observed inconsistent performance between a short-barreled Glock 30 and a 5-inch barreled Rock Island 1911. While the ammunition performed exceptionally well with significant expansion and penetration from the shorter barrel, it failed to expand at all from the longer barrel, a phenomenon the presenter found inexplicable.

This video details a ballistic gel test of CorBon 9mm 125gr +P ammunition, re-testing after a previous mispackaging incident. The test compares performance from a short-barreled Canik METE MC9 (3.1-inch) and a longer-barreled Glock 17 (4.5-inch). The instructor emphasizes the importance of penetration for self-defense and notes the ammunition's consistent performance and velocity.