.357 magnum & .45acp vs Set of Dishes - TheFireArmGuy

Published on June 19, 2014
Duration: 2:55

This video demonstrates the penetration capabilities of .357 Magnum and .45 ACP ammunition against a set of ceramic dishes. The presenter uses a Ruger SP 101 with Remington 125-grain jacketed soft point .357 Magnum rounds and a Sig P220 with full metal jacket .45 ACP rounds. Both calibers successfully penetrated multiple dishes, highlighting their effectiveness in this specific test scenario.

Quick Summary

In a penetration test, both .357 Magnum (125gr JSP) fired from a Ruger SP 101 and .45 ACP (FMJ) fired from a Sig P220 successfully penetrated multiple ceramic dishes. The test involved sets of eight and nine dishes respectively, demonstrating the significant power of these handgun calibers.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction
  2. 00:37.357 Magnum Ammo and Firearm
  3. 01:02Dish Set Setup
  4. 01:22.357 Magnum Test Firing
  5. 01:32.357 Magnum Results
  6. 01:48.45 ACP Dish Set Setup
  7. 01:57.45 ACP Firearm and Ammo
  8. 02:07.45 ACP Test Firing
  9. 02:09Conclusion and Results

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested against the ceramic dishes?

The video tested the penetration capabilities of .357 Magnum and .45 ACP ammunition against a set of ceramic dishes. Both calibers were fired from their respective handguns to observe their effectiveness.

What firearms were used in the dish penetration test?

A Ruger SP 101 revolver was used for the .357 Magnum portion of the test, and a Sig P220 pistol was used for the .45 ACP portion of the test.

What type of ammunition was used for the .357 Magnum test?

For the .357 Magnum test, 125-grain jacketed soft point ammunition from Remington was used. This type of projectile is designed to expand upon impact.

Did both .357 Magnum and .45 ACP penetrate the ceramic dishes?

Yes, both the .357 Magnum and .45 ACP rounds successfully penetrated through the sets of ceramic dishes. The video shows the dishes breaking apart after being shot.

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