Clear Impact Gun: PHD Solid Copper Hollow-Points

Published on January 27, 2017
Duration: 2:59

Ed Combmes of Concealed Carry Magazine reviews the PHD defensive cartridge from Cutting Edge Bullets, designed for micro polymer frame .380 ACP pistols like the Ruger LCP. The video highlights the ammunition's solid copper construction, designed to mimic a jacketed hollow point with four cuts that create 'petals' upon impact. Testing in an FBI block demonstrated significant wound channel disruption and approximately 12 inches of penetration from the base projectile, with detached petals creating secondary wound channels.

Quick Summary

The Cutting Edge Bullets PHD .380 ACP cartridge is a solid copper defensive round designed for enhanced terminal ballistics. It features milled cuts that create 'petals' which detach upon impact, generating multiple wound channels and increasing tissue disruption for improved stopping power.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Micro 380s and Ammunition Limitations
  2. 00:44Introducing the Cutting Edge Bullets PHD Cartridge
  3. 00:53PHD Bullet Construction Explained
  4. 01:22Ballistics Test Results: Wound Channel and Penetration
  5. 01:49Analysis of Detached Petals and Secondary Wound Channels
  6. 02:15Overall Performance and Carry Recommendation
  7. 02:45Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cutting Edge Bullets PHD cartridge?

The PHD cartridge from Cutting Edge Bullets is a .380 ACP defensive round made of solid copper. It's designed to mimic a jacketed hollow point with special cuts that allow parts of the bullet to break off upon impact, creating multiple wound channels.

How does the PHD .380 ACP ammunition perform in testing?

In testing with an FBI block, the PHD .380 ACP round demonstrated significant wound channel disruption. The base projectile penetrated about 12 inches, while three detached 'petals' created additional wound channels, aiming to increase tissue damage.

What makes the PHD bullet different from a standard hollow point?

Unlike standard hollow points with lead cores and jackets, the PHD bullet is a monolithic piece of solid copper. It's milled to look like a hollow point and features specific cuts that cause it to fragment upon impact, creating multiple wound channels.

What is the intended benefit of the PHD bullet's design?

The design of the PHD bullet, with its ability to fragment into multiple pieces, is intended to create more extensive tissue damage and increase the stopping power of the .380 ACP cartridge. This aims to enhance the effectiveness of smaller defensive firearms.

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