Copper Showdown!...Defiant vs Barnes .380 Auto Self-Defense AMMO Test!

This video breaks down three essential 9mm ammunition types: Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) for practice, Hollow Point for self-defense, and Soft Point for hunting. It highlights Defiant Munitions 135-grain Hollow Points as a superior self-defense option. The content emphasizes understanding the purpose and limitations of each ammo type for safe and effective use.

This video features Gun Talk's Tom Gresham and Ryan Gresham discussing the Ruger LCP MAX. Ryan shares his experience shooting the compact .380 Auto pistol, including insights gained from time spent with Ruger Team Captain Doug Koenig. While acknowledging the usual considerations for very small firearms, the hosts highlight specific differences in the LCP MAX.

This test debunks the myth that thick clothing prevents hollow point bullet expansion. Using ballistic gel and a VertX sun hoodie, .380 Auto and 9mm rounds were fired. All tested hollow points, including Winchester, Hornady Critical Defense, and Defiant Munitions TCX, expanded successfully, with the Defiant Munitions .380 showing exceptional performance despite fabric contact.

This video features a ballistic gel test of Defiant Munitions Total Copper Expanding (TCX) self-defense ammunition in .380 Auto caliber. The test involves simulating heavy clothing penetration using two popular concealed carry pistols: the Ruger LCP Max and the Smith & Wesson Performance Center Shield EZ. The content focuses on evaluating the terminal performance of the ammunition, providing a visual and analytical look at its expansion and penetration capabilities in a controlled environment. The description also includes a discount code for Axil hearing protection and an affiliate link to an Amazon storefront.

This video features a review of the Beretta 80X Cheetah pistol chambered in .380 ACP. The filming adheres to safety guidelines and legal compliance on a public range with professional supervision. The description includes affiliate links to various products, including a complete parts list, Patreon, merchandise, supplements, ear protection, and an email list sign-up. A disclaimer is present regarding affiliate links and potential commissions.

This YouTube video conducts a 10-year-later test of Precision One .380 Auto +P ammunition, evaluating its effectiveness as a self-defense round. The test employs a heavy clothing ballistic gel setup using a Ruger LCP Max and a Smith & Wesson Performance Center Shield EZ. The description emphasizes that no firearms or ammunition are sold and all shooting is done safely on a private range, aiming to determine if the ammo is truly superior or a failed hollow point design.

This review covers the Mossberg Maverick 88, a budget-friendly 12-gauge pump-action shotgun, highlighting its simplicity and reliability for home defense. It details a comparison with the Mossberg 500/590, a full field strip, and the use of the Opsol Mini-Clip adapter with Aguila Minishells to increase capacity and ensure reliable cycling. Range tests confirm the adapter's necessity for 100% Minishell reliability.

This test evaluates Federal Syntech Defense 9mm SJHP ammunition using a Canik Mete MC9 and Glock 17. The ammo consistently segmented into three petals and a core, with the core penetrating 18-18.5 inches and segments stopping around 9 inches. Velocity averaged 1033 fps from the MC9 and 1094 fps from the G17, demonstrating high consistency.

The Taurus Model 856 in .38 Special is a capable snub-nose revolver, offering a smooth trigger and good accuracy for its class. It performs well in both single and double-action at typical defensive ranges, with comfortable grips aiding recoil management. The 856 proves to be a reliable and aesthetically pleasing option for concealed carry or self-defense.

This review tests three .380 ACP ammunition types in a Ruger LCP Max with a heavy clothing barrier over ballistic gel. The Winchester 95gr FMJ, Underwood 90gr Xtreme Penetrator, and Federal 99gr Hydra-Shok Deep were evaluated for penetration and expansion. Despite being FMJ, the Winchester proved to be the most effective due to superior penetration, outperforming premium defensive rounds that failed to expand.