Knox Ballistics Gelatin Initial Test Results

This review of the Spikes Recluse 9mm carbine explores its suitability for home defense. The integrally suppressed PCC demonstrated quiet operation, with its ported barrel making most 9mm loads subsonic. Ballistics testing highlighted the effectiveness of specialized Lehigh Defense ammunition for terminal performance and controlled penetration, while standard FMJ rounds showed significant over-penetration risks.

This video features a "ballistics test" comparing the performance of several different calibers against watermelons. The calibers tested include 5.7x28mm, .357 SIG, 10mm, and .22 TCM. The description also lists a variety of shooting gear and accessories used by the creator, such as steel targets, cameras, ballistic gelatin powder, reloading tools, and various types of shooting targets. This indicates a focus on testing firearm ammunition and likely demonstrating its terminal ballistics.

This YouTube video pits watermelons against three different rimfire rifle calibers: .22LR, .22WMR, and .17HMR. The description also provides links to individual rifle reviews for each caliber and a variety of shooting gear, including steel targets, cameras, editing equipment, and ballistic gelatin. The video appears to be a destructive testing comparison focused on the terminal ballistics of these common rimfire cartridges against a soft target.

This review of Speer 75gr Gold Dot ammunition, presented by Andrew from The Chopping Block, details its performance in ballistic gelatin and through a windshield barrier using both an 11.5-inch SBR and a 20-inch rifle. The 75gr Gold Dot demonstrated effective expansion and penetration across various scenarios, making it a strong contender for defensive use. A key recommendation is to ensure proper barrel twist rate for optimal stabilization of the heavier bullet.

This video demonstrates the use of a Nocpix Lumi L35R thermal monocular to observe the heat signatures of 9mm bullets impacting various targets. The host, exhibiting high authority, shows that while bullets generate a noticeable temperature increase (5-20 degrees), the density of materials like ballistics gelatin can shield the internal thermal signature from detection. The experiment highlights the capabilities and limitations of thermal imaging in ballistics analysis.

This video provides a comprehensive review of Hornady Critical Defense ammunition. It delves into the performance of this popular round by showcasing ballistic gelatin tests (10% FBI standard), reliability assessments, and accuracy evaluations. The review specifically highlights how the ammunition performs with both short-barreled and duty-sized firearms, offering valuable insights for potential users.

This video hilariously tests a heavily accessorized AR-15, dubbed the 'Zombie Carbine,' as a parody of excessive tactical gear. The build, based on a Smith & Wesson M&P15, weighs 23 pounds fully loaded with 270 rounds across nine magazines. It features multiple optics, lasers, lights, and is demonstrated with rapid fire, hip sniping, and Tannerite explosions.

This "ultimate AR-15 meltdown" test pushes a custom build to its limits, revealing key durability insights. The Faxon barrel ultimately burst after 830 rounds, but critical components like the Sharps SRC bolt carrier group and Geissele rail demonstrated impressive resilience under extreme stress and heat. The test highlights the AR-15 platform's robust design, even when subjected to conditions far exceeding typical operational use.

This video showcases an extreme full-auto durability test of a premium Definitive Arms VEPR AK, comparing it to a budget WASR-10. The VEPR AK demonstrated exceptional resilience, enduring 895 rounds before failure, significantly outperforming the WASR-10 and even a previously tested AR-15. The expert analysis highlights the AK platform's inherent durability and heat management characteristics, even under severe stress.

This video demonstrates the legendary durability of the AK platform by subjecting a Yugo M92 PAP to a 700-round continuous firing test. Despite extreme heat causing significant smoke and glowing metal, the firearm remained functional, showcasing Mikhail Kalashnikov's robust engineering. The test concludes with a cooling process and a tribute to the designer's legacy.