Chunky Badgers!...Black Hills Honey Badger .45 ACP Self-Defense AMMO Ballistic Gel Test!

Published on April 11, 2026
Duration: 12:59

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test of Black Hills Honey Badger .45 ACP ammunition. The instructor, demonstrating significant expertise in firearms testing, evaluates the performance of this solid copper fluted projectile through a heavy clothing barrier. Key findings include consistent penetration and disruption across different barrel lengths, though the instructor notes a desire for higher velocity and energy compared to advertised claims.

Quick Summary

The Black Hills Honey Badger .45 ACP is a 135-grain solid copper fluted projectile designed for self-defense. Ballistic gel tests showed consistent disruption and penetration up to 18.25 inches after a heavy clothing barrier, with average velocities of 1110 FPS (3.8" barrel) and 1182 FPS (4.25" barrel). The main critique is its lower-than-desired velocity and energy.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Cold Weather Conditions
  2. 00:23Ballistic Gel Setup and Clothing Barrier
  3. 00:40Introducing Black Hills Honey Badger .45 ACP
  4. 01:01Solid Copper Fluted Projectile Explanation
  5. 01:32Advertised Velocity and Energy
  6. 01:46Firearms Used: Glock 30 and Commander 1911
  7. 02:15Velocity Testing: Glock 30 (Short Barrel)
  8. 03:33Velocity Testing: Commander 1911 (Longer Barrel)
  9. 04:27Energy Comparison and Instructor's Concerns
  10. 05:04Ballistic Gel Test: Firing Sequence
  11. 06:46Gel Test Results: Projectile Analysis
  12. 07:38Disruption and Travel in Gel
  13. 08:38Measured Penetration Distances
  14. 09:27Projectile Examination: No Expansion
  15. 10:03Projectile Weight and Dimensions
  16. 10:55Conclusion: Black Hills Honey Badger Performance
  17. 11:19Instructor's Final Thoughts and Critique
  18. 12:23Viewer Engagement and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Black Hills Honey Badger .45 ACP ammunition?

The Black Hills Honey Badger .45 ACP is a self-defense ammunition featuring a 135-grain solid copper fluted projectile. It is designed to create hydrostatic hydraulic action through disruption rather than relying on traditional expansion.

What were the average velocities for the Black Hills Honey Badger .45 ACP?

In testing, the ammunition averaged 1110 FPS from a 3.8-inch barrel (Glock 30) and 1182 FPS from a 4.25-inch barrel (Commander 1911), with lower extreme spreads from the longer barrel.

How did the Black Hills Honey Badger .45 ACP perform in ballistic gel?

The ammunition demonstrated consistent disruption throughout its travel in ballistic gel after passing through a heavy clothing barrier. Penetration distances ranged from 16 to 18.25 inches, with no significant expansion or deformation observed on the projectiles.

What is the main criticism of the Black Hills Honey Badger .45 ACP?

The primary criticism from the instructor is the ammunition's perceived lack of velocity and energy, which he suggests is lower than ideal for .45 ACP and comparable to some high-performance 9mm rounds.

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