Videos tagged with Underwood XTP

This video explores the potential shift away from 9mm ammunition by preppers and firearm enthusiasts, driven by the emergence of newer, more specialized calibers. The speaker, identified as Ted from Line 45, details the advantages of calibers like .30 Super Carry, 5.7x28mm, 10mm Auto, .357 SIG, and .22 TCM, highlighting their specific performance characteristics, ballistic data, and practical applications. While acknowledging 9mm's historical dominance due to its balance of cost, performance, and availability, the content suggests these newer rounds offer solutions to challenges that 9mm may not address, particularly in areas of barrier penetration, terminal ballistics, and flat shooting trajectories.

This video compares the terminal ballistics of various pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) by shooting through 1-gallon water jugs. The .45 ACP demonstrated the most significant damage, tearing the side out of a jug, attributed to its larger diameter and expansion. The instructor notes that ammunition selection, including +P loadings, significantly impacts performance, and encourages viewers to check out more scientific gel tests for detailed terminal ballistics data.

This video demonstrates a practical comparison of common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) by shooting 2-liter soda bottles. The host, Buckeye Ballistics, provides an informative breakdown of ammunition types and performance, highlighting the destructive potential of each caliber. The test also reveals potential equipment failures, such as a front sight shearing off a Ruger 1911 during .45 ACP testing, underscoring the importance of reliable firearm function under stress.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides a practical, albeit unconventional, comparison of five common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) by shooting watermelons. The expert demonstrates varying levels of terminal performance, from the .22LR's significant splitting to the .45 ACP's complete watermelon fragmentation, highlighting the differences in hydraulic shock and expansion. The test utilizes specific hollow-point ammunition, including Speer Gold Dot, Aguila Super Maximum, and Underwood XTP, showcasing their effects.