Videos tagged with Solid Copper Bullet

Massad Ayoob discusses the limitations of standard .380 ACP ammunition, highlighting its struggle to achieve both expansion and adequate penetration. He introduces the Lehigh Defense Xtreme Defense (XD) .380 load, a 68-grain solid copper bullet designed for fluid displacement and deep penetration at 1100 fps. Ayoob emphasizes that for less powerful calibers like .380, selecting high-performance ammunition is crucial for effective self-defense.

Massad Ayoob discusses the viability of .380 ACP for self-defense, highlighting its resurgence due to compact pistols and suitability for recoil-sensitive shooters. He contrasts historical limitations with modern ammunition like Lehigh Defense XD, which uses fluid displacement for wound channels and penetration. While acknowledging .380 as a compromise, Ayoob stresses the critical importance of selecting high-quality ammunition for effectiveness.

This video explores the practical application of shooting through automotive glass, a variable rarely encountered in standard firearm practice. The presenter modifies their 1989 Trooper by removing rear windows to conduct exploratory testing. The core of the video focuses on where bullets will travel and whether they maintain integrity when fired through vehicle glass at extreme angles from both the driver's and passenger's seats. The firearms used are a Heckler & Koch P7M8 9mm, and the ammunition tested includes G9 Bullets External Hollow Point and Asym Precision Defensive load, both featuring solid copper construction.

This video analyzes the FK Brno 7.5mm Field Pistol, exploring its performance against Level IIIA armor. The pistol's proprietary 7.5mm cartridge achieves impressive velocities exceeding 2,000 fps, capable of penetrating IIIA rated armor with ease. The review discusses the cartridge's design, velocity, and terminal ballistics, comparing it to other calibers. While acknowledging the cartridge's innovation and potential, the reviewer critiques the "high terminal effect" projectile for its fragmentation and suboptimal wound track in ballistic gel. The pistol itself is noted as expensive ($8,000 MSRP) with a high-end fit and finish, though not entirely justifying the price tag. Alternative sight options and handling characteristics are also covered.

This review tests Underwood's 85gr Xtreme Cavitator .30 Carbine ammunition against traditional ball ammo. The Cavitator demonstrated superior wound cavity creation and energy transfer in ballistic gel and simulated hunting scenarios, while maintaining 100% weight retention. It effectively revitalizes the M1 Carbine's potential for defense and hunting.

SIG SAUER is expanding its Elite Performance ammunition line with two new offerings. The first is a solid copper, lead-free projectile called the HT bullet, which is also California Compliant. The second is a new .300 Blackout 220 Subsonic bullet. This video likely details these new ammunition types and their specifications.