Fancy, Fantastic .40S&W!....Liberty Ammo Civil Defense!

Published on May 16, 2023
Duration: 14:20

This video provides a detailed ballistics test of Liberty Ammunition's Civil Defense .40 S&W rounds, conducted by a firearms instructor. The testing includes velocity measurements from two Glock pistols (Glock 27 with a 3.5-inch barrel and Glock 22 with a 4.5-inch barrel) and extensive gel block penetration and fragmentation analysis. The instructor notes the ammunition's high velocity, extreme fragmentation, and consistent performance, while also expressing a personal reservation about its lightweight nature for self-defense.

Quick Summary

Liberty Ammunition Civil Defense .40 S&W rounds are lightweight (60 grains) and designed for high velocity (advertised 2000 FPS) and extreme fragmentation. Testing showed average velocities of 1923 FPS from a Glock 27 and 2049 FPS from a Glock 22. The rounds fragment extensively in ballistic gel, creating a shrapnel field and penetrating to approximately 12 inches.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:13Ammunition Overview: Liberty Civil Defense .40 S&W
  3. 01:03Ammunition Specs: 60 Grains, 2000 FPS
  4. 01:33Projectile Design: Fragmenting Hollow Point
  5. 02:01Firearms Used: Glock 22 & Glock 27
  6. 02:26Velocity Testing: Glock 27 (3.5" Barrel)
  7. 03:40Glock 27 Average Velocity: 1923 FPS
  8. 04:01Velocity Testing: Glock 22 (4.5" Barrel)
  9. 04:40Glock 22 Average Velocity: 2049 FPS
  10. 05:15Gel Testing: Glock 27 Round
  11. 06:03Gel Testing: Glock 22 Round
  12. 06:46Gel Test Results Analysis
  13. 07:01Glock 27 Gel Performance: Fragmentation
  14. 08:20Glock 22 Gel Performance: Fragmentation & Penetration
  15. 09:02Penetration Measurements: 12.5" & 12.125"
  16. 09:19Fragmentation Zone: 1.5" to 4"
  17. 10:11Projectile Analysis: Weight Retention
  18. 10:53Weight Loss: ~20 Grains (1/3 Material)
  19. 11:19Projectile Dimensions Post-Test
  20. 11:47Conclusion: Liberty Civil Defense Performance
  21. 13:13Instructor's Hesitation on Lightweight Ammo
  22. 13:35Viewer Engagement and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of Liberty Ammunition's Civil Defense .40 S&W rounds?

Liberty Ammunition Civil Defense .40 S&W rounds are characterized by their lightweight design (60 grains), high velocity (advertised 2000 FPS), and solid copper construction. They are engineered to fragment extensively upon impact, creating a wide shrapnel field while the base projectile continues to penetrate.

What velocities were achieved with Liberty Civil Defense .40 S&W in testing?

In testing, the Liberty Ammunition Civil Defense .40 S&W rounds achieved an average velocity of 1923 feet per second from a 3.5-inch barrel Glock 27 and 2049 feet per second from a 4.5-inch barrel Glock 22, exceeding the advertised 2000 FPS from the longer barrel.

How does Liberty Ammunition Civil Defense .40 S&W perform in ballistic gel?

The Liberty Ammunition Civil Defense .40 S&W rounds exhibit extreme fragmentation upon hitting ballistic gel, creating a dense field of shrapnel within the first 1.5 to 4 inches. The base projectile consistently penetrates to approximately 12 inches, demonstrating effective energy transfer.

What is the instructor's opinion on Liberty Ammunition Civil Defense for self-defense?

While acknowledging the ammunition's impressive velocity, fragmentation, and consistent performance, the instructor expresses a personal reservation about its lightweight projectile (60 grains) for self-defense applications, preferring heavier traditional rounds despite the Civil Defense's effectiveness.

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