EXPLODING 9mm AMMO! Tested on BALLISTIC GEL TORSO!

Published on July 4, 2024
Duration: 2:50

This review tests experimental 9mm exploding slugs fired from a B&W T9 PCP air pistol. Despite the 'exploding' feature, the lead slug itself showed minimal deformation after passing through ballistic gel and denim. The test demonstrates that the slugs detonate on impact, creating a cavity, but the projectile's core integrity remains largely intact.

Quick Summary

9mm exploding slugs detonate immediately upon impact with ballistic gel, creating a significant cavity. Testing with denim showed clothing did not lessen the impact, potentially transferring more thermal energy. The lead slug itself showed minimal deformation after passing through.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: B&W T9 & Exploding Slugs
  2. 00:27Ballistic Gel Torso Test
  3. 00:51Denim Barrier Test
  4. 01:22Lengthwise Penetration Test
  5. 01:56Slug Recovery & Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when 9mm exploding slugs hit a ballistic gel torso?

When 9mm exploding slugs hit a ballistic gel torso, they detonate immediately upon impact, creating a significant cavity. The slug itself shows minimal deformation, suggesting the 'explosion' is due to the filler material.

Does clothing affect the performance of 9mm exploding slugs?

Testing with a layer of denim over the gel torso showed that clothing does not lessen the impact of these exploding slugs. Instead, it seemed to facilitate the transfer of thermal energy into the resulting cavity.

What is the B&W T9 air pistol?

The B&W T9 is a semi-automatic PCP (Pre-Charged Pneumatic) air pistol chambered in 9mm, capable of firing specialty ammunition like the exploding slugs tested in this video.

How much does the lead slug expand after hitting ballistic gel?

Surprisingly little. Despite the dramatic 'exploding' effect on impact, the recovered lead slug showed minimal expansion after passing through ballistic gel and a denim barrier.

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