Hornady Critical Defense Review

This video reviews the Tipman Ordinance Pirate Pistol, chambered in .380 ACP, highlighting its unique slam-fire capability and tube-fed design. The reviewer conducts extensive testing, including accuracy at a Texas Star, slam-fire demonstrations, suppressed shooting with an Otter Creek Milkman suppressor, and various ballistic tests against targets like milk, spam, sardines, windshields, bulletproof glass, cottage cheese, cocktail sauce, and pimento cheese. The pistol is noted for its fun factor and surprising effectiveness with certain ammunition types.

This video tests the Hornady Critical Defense 90-grain FTX .380 ACP ammunition using two different barrel lengths: a 2.75-inch S&W Bodyguard 2.0 and a 3.8-inch M&P EZ. The testing involved chronograph readings and ballistic gel tests with a four-layer clothing barrier. Results showed inconsistent performance, with the shorter barrel failing to expand the projectile while the longer barrel achieved expansion but fell slightly short of the desired 12-inch penetration minimum.

This video provides an expert-level ballistic gel test comparing Hornady Critical Defense (FTX) and Hornady Custom (XTP) .25 ACP ammunition. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, uses a Beretta 21A Bobcat and a LabRadar chronograph to meticulously analyze terminal ballistics, including velocity, penetration, and projectile expansion. The findings suggest .25 ACP is an underpowered caliber for self-defense, with neither tested hollow-point round expanding effectively.

This video from Brownells, featuring Caleb, provides a ballistic comparison of Hornady Critical Defense .223 Remington ammunition against standard 55-grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) rounds. The testing, conducted at Big Spring Shooting Complex using ballistic gel, highlights the superior terminal performance of the Critical Defense round, demonstrating a significantly larger and more effective wound channel. The presenter argues for its value in self-defense scenarios due to its rapid energy dump and stopping power on unarmored targets, contrasting it with the over-penetration and minimal damage potential of FMJ rounds.

This video features a ballistic gel test of new Hornady Critical Defense .45 ACP +P ammunition. The instructor tests the ammunition from two different firearms: a Glock 30 with a 3.8-inch barrel and a Rock Island Armory 1911 with a 5-inch barrel. The results show good expansion and penetration, though muzzle velocities were slightly lower than expected for a +P round. The instructor notes the ammunition is not yet listed on Hornady's website, suggesting it's a very new product.

This review provides a comprehensive first look at the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp. The video highlights the ported barrel for recoil reduction, upgraded sights, and refined slide serrations as key improvements. It also discusses magazine capacity, grip ergonomics, and offers insights into ammunition selection for .380 ACP self-defense.

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the Walther PPK/S, as demonstrated by a knowledgeable firearms instructor. It covers the unique trigger guard release mechanism for slide removal and emphasizes the importance of safety during the procedure. The review highlights the hybrid American/German manufacturing and its implications for import regulations.

This guide details troubleshooting steps for an AR-15 build experiencing cycling failures, as demonstrated by Graham Baates. It covers inspecting the bolt carrier group, buffer tube, adjustable gas block, and trigger assembly for potential issues. The process emphasizes careful disassembly and reassembly to diagnose and resolve short-stroking or failure-to-cycle problems.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Bersa TPR9C, as demonstrated by GBGuns. It covers the essential steps for safely disassembling the firearm for cleaning and inspection, emphasizing critical safety checks. The speaker's high authority level ensures a technically sound procedure.

This review details the Smith & Wesson Performance Center Pro Series Compact 1911 in 9mm, highlighting its external features, internal components, and field stripping process. The expert analysis covers the scandium alloy frame, 3-inch bull barrel, and trigger characteristics, offering insights into its suitability for concealed carry and potential limitations with certain ammunition types.