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Published on April 24, 2026
Duration: 1:53

This video tests the terminal ballistics of a 1-carat diamond-tipped .45 ACP round fired from a 1911. The diamond-tipped bullet, along with standard hollow point and PMC .45 ACP rounds, were tested in water and ballistic gelatin. Notably, none of the tested .45 ACP rounds, including the diamond-tipped one, showed significant expansion in ballistic gelatin, behaving more like FMJ rounds.

Quick Summary

Testing revealed that a 1-carat diamond-tipped .45 ACP bullet, fired from a 1911, did not expand in ballistic gelatin, behaving more like an FMJ round. This lack of expansion was also observed in standard hollow point and PMC .45 ACP ammunition, raising questions about the terminal ballistics of .45 ACP hollow points.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Diamond Bullet Test
  2. 00:13Test Setup: Water and Gelatin
  3. 00:41Water Test Results: Diamond Bullet
  4. 00:58Ballistic Gelatin Test Setup
  5. 01:13Gelatin Test Results: Diamond vs. Hollow Point
  6. 01:31Gelatin Test Results: PMC .45 ACP
  7. 01:48Conclusion: .45 ACP Performance Questioned

Frequently Asked Questions

How did a diamond-tipped .45 ACP bullet perform in water tests?

A 1-carat diamond-tipped .45 ACP bullet fired from a 1911 showed no explosive expansion in water, creating a crack and acting more like an FMJ round. It passed through two gallons of water with a small, clean exit hole.

Did the diamond-tipped .45 ACP bullet expand in ballistic gelatin?

No, the 1-carat diamond-tipped .45 ACP bullet did not expand in ballistic gelatin. It passed straight through, similar to how standard hollow point and PMC .45 ACP rounds performed in the test.

Are .45 ACP hollow points ineffective at expansion?

Based on the tests in this video, multiple .45 ACP hollow point rounds, including a diamond-tipped variant and a PMC load, failed to expand in ballistic gelatin, suggesting a potential issue with their performance in this caliber.

What is SDI and what do they offer?

SDI, or the School of Trade and Technology, is an accredited college offering online degrees in firearm technology. Interested individuals can visit SDI.edu for more information about their programs.

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