GUILTY!....Of Greatness? Liberty Civil Defense .45 Colt AMMO From The Taurus Judge!

Published on May 5, 2023
Duration: 17:23

This video details a ballistics gel test of Liberty Civil Defense .45 Colt ammunition fired from Taurus Judge revolvers with 2-inch and 6.5-inch barrels. The test utilized a heavy clothing barrier and focused on projectile performance, fragmentation, and penetration. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, encountered challenges with chronograph readings due to the ammunition's light projectile weight and silver color, but ultimately provided insights into the ammunition's terminal ballistics and effectiveness.

Quick Summary

Liberty Civil Defense .45 Colt ammunition features a 78-grain projectile designed to fragment upon impact, creating a wide wound channel and dumping energy rapidly. Tested in Taurus Judge revolvers, it showed significant disruption and penetration, with shots reaching up to 19 inches in ballistics gel. Chronograph readings were challenging due to the projectile's light weight and silver color.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:47Liberty Civil Defense .45 Colt Ammo Overview
  3. 01:51Firearms Used: Taurus Judge Models
  4. 03:00Chronograph Testing: 2-Inch Barrel
  5. 03:44Chronograph Testing: 6.5-Inch Barrel
  6. 04:23Chronograph Reading Issues
  7. 05:38Ballistics Gel Test Begins
  8. 06:15First Gel Test Results (2-Inch Barrel)
  9. 06:56Second Gel Test Results (2-Inch Barrel)
  10. 07:41Gel Test with 6.5-Inch Barrel
  11. 08:04Further Gel Testing & Chrono Readings
  12. 09:13Examining Gel Test Results
  13. 09:44Analysis of 2-Inch Barrel Shots
  14. 11:09Analysis of 6.5-Inch Barrel Shots
  15. 12:07Different Views of Gel Tracks
  16. 13:03Penetration Measurements
  17. 14:16Recovered Projectile Analysis
  18. 15:16Conclusion & Recommendations
  19. 16:26Final Thoughts & Viewer Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Liberty Civil Defense .45 Colt ammunition designed for?

Liberty Civil Defense .45 Colt ammunition is designed as a self-defense round featuring a lightweight, 78-grain projectile engineered to fragment upon impact. This fragmentation creates a wide wound channel and rapidly dumps energy, while a central core piece continues for penetration.

What firearms were used to test the Liberty Civil Defense .45 Colt ammunition?

The ammunition was tested using two Taurus Judge revolvers: a Public Defender model with a 2-inch barrel and a standard Judge model with a 6.5-inch barrel. These revolvers are known for their ability to chamber .45 Colt rounds.

What were the results of the ballistics gel test for Liberty Civil Defense .45 Colt?

The gel tests showed significant fragmentation and disruption within the first few inches. The 2-inch barrel shots achieved approximately 12 inches of penetration, while the 6.5-inch barrel shots reached up to 19 inches, demonstrating effective terminal ballistics for self-defense.

Why did the presenter have trouble getting accurate chronograph readings?

The presenter experienced difficulty obtaining accurate chronograph readings due to the ammunition's light, 78-grain projectile weight and its silver color. These factors can make it challenging for chronographs to reliably detect and measure the speed of such projectiles, especially when fired from revolvers.

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