How Lethal Are Pocket Pistols ??? (Part 1)

Published on October 13, 2022
Duration: 16:02

This video tests the lethality of various pocket pistol calibers using a ballistic dummy. Smaller calibers like .22 Short, .22 LR, .25 ACP, and .32 ACP showed limited penetration, often stopping at the sternum or ribs. Larger calibers such as .380 ACP, .410 shotgun shells, .45-70, and .500 Magnum demonstrated significantly higher terminal ballistics, causing substantial damage.

Quick Summary

The .22 Short, .22 LR, .25 ACP, and .32 ACP pocket pistol calibers showed limited lethality, often failing to penetrate the ballistic dummy's torso. In contrast, .380 ACP, .410 buckshot, .45-70, and .500 Magnum demonstrated high effectiveness with significant penetration and damage.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Pocket Pistol Lethality Test
  2. 02:07.22 Short Ballistics Test
  3. 03:45.22 Long Rifle Ballistics Test
  4. 04:49.22 Magnum Ballistics Test
  5. 07:12.25 ACP Ballistics Test
  6. 08:19.32 ACP Ballistics Test
  7. 09:05.380 ACP Ballistics Test
  8. 10:31.410 Shotgun Shell Test
  9. 11:50.45-70 Derringer Test
  10. 13:46.500 Magnum 'Pocket Pistol' Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the least lethal pocket pistol calibers tested?

The .22 Short, .22 LR, .25 ACP, and .32 ACP calibers showed the least lethality in the test. Rounds often failed to penetrate the ballistic dummy's torso, stopping at the ribs or sternum, indicating minimal effectiveness.

Which pocket pistol calibers demonstrated high lethality?

Calibers like .380 ACP, .410 shotgun shells (00 buckshot), .45-70, and .500 Magnum proved to be highly lethal. These rounds caused significant internal damage, penetrated deeply, and in the case of the .500 Magnum, completely destroyed the ballistic dummy.

How did the .380 ACP perform in the pocket pistol lethality test?

The .380 ACP round tested, using Underwood Extreme Defender ammo in a Ruger LCP Max, was effective. It successfully penetrated the torso, broke a rib, and exited the shoulder blade, showing considerable stopping power for its size.

What was the most powerful pocket pistol tested?

The Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum, despite its classification as a 'pocket pistol' in this context due to barrel length, was the most powerful. Its rounds completely liquefied and destroyed the ballistic dummy, demonstrating extreme terminal ballistics.

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