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This in-depth ballistic gel test evaluates Underwood's 9mm +P 115 Grain Sporting JHP ammunition fired from a Canik Mete MC9 (3.1" barrel) and an FN 509 (4.5" barrel). The test meticulously records muzzle velocities, penetration depths, projectile expansion, and weight retention, providing valuable data for self-defense ammunition selection. The expert analysis highlights the ammunition's excellent performance, particularly its massive expansion and near 100% weight retention, while also discussing penetration nuances.

This review by Buckeye Ballistics provides expert-level insight into the CCI Uppercut .22 WMR ammunition, specifically its performance in ballistic gel tests. The analysis highlights its effectiveness from a 3-inch barrel handgun, demonstrating consistent expansion and penetration that rivals some larger caliber defensive rounds, particularly when tested through denim. The data suggests this rimfire load is a viable option for personal defense.

This comprehensive ballistic gel test evaluates the Winchester Defender .40 S&W 165-grain bonded JHP ammunition. The review, conducted by an experienced firearms instructor, details velocity, penetration, and expansion characteristics across different Glock barrel lengths (3.5" and 4.5"). The results demonstrate excellent performance, with the bonded projectile maintaining integrity and achieving significant expansion and penetration through a heavy clothing barrier.

This review details a ballistic gel test of Browning X-Point .40 S&W 180gr self-defense ammunition. The test utilized a heavy clothing barrier and two Glock pistols (G27 and G22) with different barrel lengths to assess performance. While the ammunition demonstrated consistent expansion and deep penetration, the host concluded it was adequate but not superior to other available options.

This video from Civilian Tactical reviews the incredibly volatile Havok Halo rounds from Hickory Flat Boars. The host demonstrates their high reactivity, showing a smoking crater in dirt and significant charring/melting in a ballistic gelatin test. A strong warning is issued about the fire hazard these rounds pose, especially in dry conditions, due to intense sparks and heat upon impact with hard targets. The host's expertise is evident in his handling and safety demonstrations.

This video provides an expert-level ballistic gel test of Federal Premium HST 147 Grain +P 9mm ammunition. The host, demonstrating high authority, analyzes terminal performance from two popular self-defense pistols, the S&W M&P Shield EZ and Canik METE MC9. The results confirm HST's reputation for consistent expansion and weight retention.

This video compares the terminal performance of five common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) by shooting watermelons. The test demonstrates a significant increase in destructive power from .22LR up to .45 ACP, with the larger calibers causing more explosive expansion and fragmentation. Specific hollow-point ammunition from Speer, Aguila, and Underwood was used, highlighting the importance of bullet construction for terminal ballistics.

Buckeye Ballistics conducted a comparative test of common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) against concrete blocks. The host, demonstrating significant firearm and ballistics knowledge, emphasized extreme safety precautions due to ricochet risks. The test revealed that while larger calibers showed more damage, none could fully penetrate the concrete block's second wall, suggesting limitations for self-defense scenarios against hardened barriers.

This Taurus TX22 review details its performance with various .22 LR ammunition. While initially reliable with CCI Mini-Mags and cycling standard velocity rounds well, it encountered malfunctions with sub-sonic and high-velocity loads. A catastrophic failure occurred due to a squib load followed by a second shot, resulting in a bulged barrel and damaged magazine.

This video compares the terminal ballistics of .22LR, .22WMR, and .17HMR rimfire cartridges using cantaloupes as targets. The .22LR showed a clean pass-through with minor damage, the .22WMR caused an explosive front-face disintegration, and the .17HMR, despite its speed, disintegrated internally with no exit. The test highlights how different rimfire rounds perform on soft tissue simulants.