Videos tagged with Solid Copper

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test and review of the S&B Exergy .40 S&W 130-grain solid copper self-defense ammunition. The instructor, with extensive experience, tests the ammunition from two different barrel lengths (3.5-inch Glock 27 and 4.5-inch Glock 22) to assess velocity, expansion, and penetration. While the ammunition demonstrated good expansion and penetration, the instructor found the velocities, particularly from the shorter barrel, to be on the lower side for .40 S&W, suggesting it might be underloaded for his personal preference.

This video details a ballistic gel test of Black Hills Ammunition's 125-grain Honey Badger subsonic 9mm rounds. The test compares performance from a short-barreled Canik MC9 and a longer-barreled Glock 17, measuring velocity and gel penetration. The instructor notes the projectiles' tendency to tumble, discussing its effectiveness and reliability compared to expansion.

This video details a ballistic gel test of Pilgrim Ammunition's 9mm +P Torch self-defense rounds. The test evaluates projectile velocity from different barrel lengths and performance in ballistic gel, focusing on fragmentation and penetration. The instructor notes the ammunition's ability to achieve claimed velocities and fragment effectively, though expresses personal reservations about the penetration depth typical of this ammunition type.

This video provides a detailed ballistic test of two 9mm self-defense rounds, PMC Starfire and Ballistic Machinist Interceptor, fired from a 16-inch barrel carbine at 28 yards. The instructor, with apparent expertise in firearms testing, compares the performance to previous tests from handguns. Key findings include velocity gains from the carbine and detailed measurements of penetration and expansion for both ammunition types.

This video showcases the G9 Defense External Hollow Point (EHP) .45 ACP ammunition. It highlights the unique solid copper, fluted projectile design, emphasizing its potential for effective defensive performance. The presenter, from Farewell Firearms Training, focuses on the projectile's construction and the ammunition's specifications, including its 117-grain weight and 1400 FPS velocity.

This video tests the performance of Ballistic Machinist 9mm Interceptor rounds, machined from solid copper, against a car windshield. The instructor, demonstrating experienced authority, confirms the rounds penetrate the windshield and impact a metal surface behind it. The recovered projectile shows it collapsed on itself, indicating effectiveness on hard targets, while noting its one-inch expansion on soft targets.

This guide details a test procedure for G2 Research R.I.P. 9mm ammunition, as demonstrated by an experienced firearms reviewer. The test involves firing the segmented solid copper rounds into a clay block to observe their fragmentation and cavity creation. The CZ Scorpion serves as the platform for this terminal ballistics evaluation.

This video tests Celia and Below Exergy Defense 380 ACP solid copper expanding hollow points through two different barrel lengths: a 2.8-inch Ruger LCP MAX and a 3.5-inch S&W M&P EZ Shield. The test measures velocity and penetration in ballistic gel, revealing that while expansion is good, penetration is limited, a common trait for 380 ACP expanding rounds. The EZ Shield achieved better velocity and penetration than the LCP MAX.

This video details a ballistic gel test of Underwood Xtreme Penetrator ammunition in .380 ACP, comparing standard pressure and +P variants fired from an M&P Shield EZ. The test measured velocity and penetration, revealing impressive performance for both loads, with the standard pressure slightly outperforming the +P in depth. The solid copper projectiles maintained their integrity and created significant wound channels.

This video features a ballistic gel test of Colt brand .45 ACP ammunition. The test utilizes two 1911 pistols: a Rock Island Armory and a Taurus Commander. The focus is on evaluating the performance of solid copper hollow point projectiles from the Colt ammunition when fired into ballistic gel, demonstrating terminal ballistics and penetration.

This video performs a ballistic gel test comparing two .380 caliber defensive ammunition types: Norma MHP (Monolithic Hollow Point) and Barnes Tac-X PD. The test is conducted using an M&P Performance Center .380 EZ pistol. The description highlights that .380 caliber ammunition can be difficult to find during shortages and emphasizes safe shooting practices on a private range. The creator clarifies they are not affiliated with manufacturers or retailers and do not offer firearms or ammunition for sale.

This video features a ballistic gel test of Super Vel's 10mm 160gr SCHP (Solid Copper Hollow Point) ammunition fired from a 4.5" EAA Witness pistol. The test assesses penetration, expansion, and retained weight in both bare gel and heavy clothing scenarios. Velocities are recorded and analyzed, showing an average of 1,119 fps with a spread of 25 fps. The video highlights the dependable performance of solid copper projectiles despite potential velocity differences compared to lead-core ammunition, emphasizing its technical aspects as an educational resource.