380 acp Liberty Ultra-lightweight: 1500 fps! Failure

Published on August 7, 2021
Duration: 4:48

This video reviews Liberty Ammunition's Ultra-Lite 380 ACP rounds, tested in a Bersa Thunder 380. The ammunition achieved a velocity of 1520 fps, exceeding its advertised 1500 fps. While demonstrating good fragmentation, the rounds fell short of the advertised 12 inches of penetration in gel, averaging around 11.25 inches. A significant issue encountered was ammunition unreliability, with multiple rounds failing to fire even after multiple primer strikes.

Quick Summary

Liberty Ammunition's Ultra-Lite 380 ACP, tested in a Bersa Thunder 380, achieved 1520 fps, exceeding its advertised 1500 fps. While showing good fragmentation in gel, it only penetrated about 11.25 inches, falling short of the claimed 12 inches. Critically, multiple rounds failed to fire, even with multiple primer strikes, indicating significant reliability concerns.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction to Liberty Ammunition Ultra-Lite
  2. 00:17380 ACP Specs and Advertised Performance
  3. 00:29Test Setup: Bersa Thunder 380 and Chronograph
  4. 00:42Ammunition Features: Penetration and Fragmentation Claims
  5. 01:45Ammunition Construction: Hybrid Case and Monolithic Bullet
  6. 02:04Gel Block Test Preparation
  7. 02:22First Shot Velocity and Wound Channel Analysis
  8. 02:48Penetration Results vs. Advertised Claims
  9. 03:07Second Gel Test Attempt
  10. 03:12Ammunition Failure: Misfires and Duds
  11. 03:43Primer Strikes and Misfire Analysis
  12. 03:51Summary of Gel Test and Reliability Issues
  13. 04:09Video Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the advertised specifications for Liberty Ammunition's Ultra-Lite 380 ACP?

Liberty Ammunition's Ultra-Lite 380 ACP is advertised with a 50-grain bullet, a listed velocity of 1500 feet per second, 2 inches of dispersion, and 12 inches of penetration at 10 feet, featuring a deep cavity projectile for starburst fragmentation.

What velocity was achieved by Liberty Ultra-Lite 380 ACP during testing?

During testing in a Bersa Thunder 380, the Liberty Ultra-Lite 380 ACP ammunition achieved a velocity of 1520 feet per second, exceeding its advertised 1500 fps.

How did the Liberty Ultra-Lite 380 ACP perform in gel ballistics testing?

In gel block testing with four layers of denim, the Liberty Ultra-Lite 380 ACP rounds demonstrated good fragmentation but fell short of the advertised 12 inches of penetration, averaging approximately 11.25 inches.

Were there any reliability issues with the Liberty Ultra-Lite 380 ACP ammunition tested?

Yes, significant reliability issues were encountered. Multiple rounds failed to detonate, even after multiple primer strikes, indicating a potential problem with the primers or manufacturing of the tested batch.

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