45acp vs 38super

Published on February 25, 2023
Duration: 0:59

This video compares the .45 ACP and .38 Super calibers using two 1911-style pistols. Ballistic tests show the .38 Super offers greater penetration through paper than the .45 ACP. Against a Level 3A ballistic helmet, neither caliber fully penetrated, though the .38 Super caused a more significant deformation.

Quick Summary

In ballistic tests comparing .45 ACP and .38 Super, the .38 Super showed greater penetration through a ream of paper. Against a Level 3A ballistic helmet, neither caliber fully penetrated, though the .38 Super caused a more pronounced deformation.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Pistol Comparison
  2. 00:16.45 ACP Ballistic Testing
  3. 00:31.38 Super Ballistic Testing
  4. 00:44Level 3A Helmet Test

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the .38 Super compare to the .45 ACP in penetration tests?

In tests using a 500-sheet ream of paper, the .38 Super demonstrated greater penetration, passing completely through the paper that stopped the .45 ACP. Both calibers were tested against a Level 3A helmet with neither fully penetrating.

What firearms were used in the .45 ACP vs .38 Super comparison?

The comparison featured two 1911-style pistols: a Colt chambered in .38 Super and a Springfield Armory .45 ACP, noted as a former FBI issue firearm.

Did the .45 ACP or .38 Super penetrate a Level 3A ballistic helmet?

Neither caliber fully penetrated the Level 3A ballistic helmet. The .45 ACP was stopped, while the .38 Super caused a significant bulge but also failed to penetrate the helmet.

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