Can AAC Do ACP?....45 Auto AAC Ammo From Palmetto State Armory. Self-Defense Ballistic Gel Test!

Published on January 21, 2024
Duration: 13:57

This video tests AAC's 230-grain .45 ACP ammunition featuring XTP projectiles, evaluating its performance in ballistic gel. Despite meeting and exceeding advertised velocities from both a Glock 30 Gen 4 and a Rock Island 1911, the ammunition failed to expand, behaving identically to Blazer 230-grain FMJ. The instructor concludes that for .45 ACP 230-grain loads, especially from shorter barrels or without +P velocities, expansion is unlikely, making FMJ a more cost-effective option.

Quick Summary

AAC's 230-grain .45 ACP XTP ammunition, tested in ballistic gel, failed to expand despite exceeding advertised velocities from both a Glock 30 Gen 4 and a Rock Island 1911. The projectiles performed identically to Blazer 230-grain FMJ, exhibiting no expansion and similar penetration depths.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Cold Weather Setup
  2. 00:22Ballistic Gel Setup & Clothing Barrier
  3. 00:47AAC 230gr .45 ACP XTP Ammunition Details
  4. 01:34Firearms Used: Glock 30 Gen 4 & Rock Island 1911
  5. 02:03Velocity Testing: Glock 30 Gen 4
  6. 03:18Velocity Testing: Rock Island 1911
  7. 04:41Ballistic Gel Test: AAC 230gr XTP
  8. 06:15Comparison Test: Blazer 230gr FMJ
  9. 06:55Gel Test Results: No Expansion Observed
  10. 07:39Projectile Analysis: Glock 30 vs. Rock Island vs. FMJ
  11. 09:00Penetration Depth Measurements
  12. 10:11Projectile Examination: No Expansion
  13. 11:34Conclusion: Can AAC Do ACP?
  14. 12:20Final Thoughts & Weather Conditions

Frequently Asked Questions

Did AAC's 230-grain .45 ACP XTP ammunition expand in the ballistic gel test?

No, the AAC 230-grain .45 ACP XTP ammunition failed to expand in the ballistic gel test. Despite achieving velocities of 832 ft/s from a Glock 30 Gen 4 and 877 ft/s from a Rock Island 1911, the projectiles behaved similarly to FMJ rounds.

How did AAC's 230-grain .45 ACP XTP compare to Blazer's 230-grain FMJ in testing?

The AAC 230-grain XTP .45 ACP ammunition performed identically to Blazer's 230-grain FMJ in ballistic gel testing. Both showed no expansion and similar penetration depths, leading the instructor to suggest FMJ is a more cost-effective choice for this weight and caliber.

What were the measured velocities for AAC's 230-grain .45 ACP ammunition?

The AAC 230-grain .45 ACP ammunition averaged 832 feet per second from a Glock 30 Gen 4 with a 3.8-inch barrel and 877 feet per second from a Rock Island 1911 with a 5-inch barrel.

What is the instructor's recommendation for 230-grain .45 ACP hollow points?

The instructor recommends saving money and buying FMJ if considering 230-grain .45 ACP hollow points like the AAC XTP, as they often fail to expand at standard velocities. He suggests that for reliable expansion, hotter loads or lighter projectiles might be more effective.

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