Go LONG To Make It STRONG!...Defiant Munitions .357 Magnum TCX Self-Defense AMMO Ballistic Gel Test!

Published on May 9, 2026
Duration: 15:16

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test of Defiant Munitions .357 Magnum TCX ammunition, comparing its performance across different handgun barrel lengths (2-inch, 3-inch, and 4-inch). The instructor, with apparent expertise in firearms testing, analyzes velocity, penetration, and expansion data, concluding that the ammunition performs optimally from a 4-inch barrel, while performance from a 2-inch barrel is considered less impressive for the caliber.

Quick Summary

The Defiant Munitions .357 Magnum TCX ammunition performs optimally from a 4-inch barrel, achieving an average velocity of 1431 ft/s and penetrating 16 inches in ballistic gel with excellent expansion. Performance from a 2-inch barrel, averaging 1179 ft/s, was considered adequate but less impressive for the caliber.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:222-Inch Barrel Chronograph Test
  3. 03:554-Inch Barrel Chronograph Test
  4. 05:40Ballistic Gel Test - 2-Inch Barrel
  5. 06:27Ballistic Gel Test - 4-Inch Barrel
  6. 07:05Bonus 3-Inch Barrel Gel Test
  7. 07:31Gel Test Results Analysis
  8. 09:45Close-up Gel Results
  9. 10:13Projectile Examination
  10. 11:19Projectile Weight & Size Measurements
  11. 12:30Conclusion & Recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Defiant Munitions .357 Magnum TCX perform from a 2-inch barrel?

From a 2-inch barrel, the Defiant Munitions .357 Magnum TCX averaged 1179 ft/s, with a maximum of 1203 ft/s. It achieved 13.5 inches of penetration in ballistic gel and showed good expansion, though the instructor felt the velocity was low for the caliber compared to other options.

What were the velocity and penetration results for the .357 Magnum TCX from a 4-inch barrel?

From a 4-inch barrel, the Defiant Munitions .357 Magnum TCX averaged 1431 ft/s, exceeding the advertised velocity. It penetrated 16 inches in ballistic gel and demonstrated excellent expansion and disruption, performing optimally.

How does barrel length affect the performance of Defiant Munitions .357 Magnum TCX?

Barrel length significantly impacts the performance of the Defiant Munitions .357 Magnum TCX. Longer barrels (4-inch) yield higher velocities, leading to greater penetration and more consistent expansion compared to shorter barrels (2-inch), where velocity is notably lower.

What is the instructor's overall assessment of the Defiant Munitions .357 Magnum TCX?

The instructor finds the Defiant Munitions .357 Magnum TCX to be a fantastic projectile, especially from a 4-inch barrel, offering excellent expansion and disruption. While performance from a 2-inch barrel is considered adequate, it's not seen as ideal for the .357 Magnum caliber.

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