Fatal Feathers!...9MM +P Liberty Ammo Ultra-Light Self-Defense AMMO Ballistic Gel Test & Review!

Published on May 18, 2025
Duration: 12:22

This review details the performance of Liberty Ammo's 9mm +P Ultra-Light 50-grain solid copper fragmenting projectile. Tested from a Glock 19 and an MC9, the ammunition consistently exceeded advertised velocities, demonstrating significant fragmentation and energy transfer in ballistic gel. While effective, the speaker personally prefers heavier projectiles for self-defense.

Quick Summary

Liberty Ammo's 9mm +P Ultra-Light (50gr) demonstrated exceptional performance in ballistic gel tests, achieving average velocities of 2138 ft/s from a Glock 19. The solid copper projectile fragments upon impact, creating a significant energy dump and a wide wound cavity.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Range Setup & Weather
  2. 00:34Clothing Barrier Setup
  3. 00:39Liberty Ammo Ultra-Light 9mm +P Intro
  4. 00:59Cartridge Design & Case
  5. 01:27Projectile Design
  6. 01:40Ammunition Philosophy
  7. 01:55Test Platforms
  8. 02:20Velocity Testing - Glock 19
  9. 03:09Velocity Results - Glock 19
  10. 03:48Velocity Consistency - Glock 19
  11. 04:00Velocity Testing - MC9
  12. 04:33Velocity Results - MC9
  13. 05:02Velocity Consistency - MC9
  14. 05:31Barrel Length Velocity Comparison
  15. 05:43Expected Gel Performance
  16. 05:57Ballistic Gel Test Setup
  17. 06:14Ballistic Gel Impact - Glock 19
  18. 06:49Ballistic Gel Impact - MC9
  19. 07:04Ballistic Gel Results - Overview
  20. 07:39Fragmentation and Energy Transfer
  21. 08:07Penetration of Body Armor
  22. 08:31Gel Cavity Description
  23. 08:51Penetration Depth
  24. 09:38Recovered Projectile Analysis
  25. 10:10Projectile Weight Retention
  26. 10:35Projectile Dimensions
  27. 10:55Conclusion - Liberty Ammo Ultra Light 9mm +P
  28. 11:34Test Day Conclusion
  29. 11:58Affiliate Links & Channel Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the advertised velocity for Liberty Ammo's 9mm +P Ultra-Light?

Liberty Ammo advertises a muzzle velocity of 2400 ft/s for their 9mm +P Ultra-Light ammunition, which features a 50-grain solid copper fragmenting projectile.

How did Liberty Ammo's 9mm +P Ultra-Light perform in ballistic gel tests?

The ammunition fragmented within the first inch of ballistic gel, creating a significant energy dump and a wide cavity. The central base piece penetrated to approximately 11 inches.

What are the key features of Liberty Ammo's 9mm +P Ultra-Light projectile?

It's a 50-grain solid copper projectile designed to fragment around its edges upon impact, with a small central base piece that continues its trajectory. It uses a lightweight Shell Shock NAS3 case.

What is the average velocity achieved by Liberty Ammo's 9mm +P Ultra-Light from a Glock 19?

From a 4-inch barrel Glock 19, the Liberty Ammo 9mm +P Ultra-Light averaged 2138 ft/s over five rounds, exceeding typical velocities for this caliber and barrel length.

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