Pillow Fight!...Hornady XTP VS FTX .25 ACP Self-Defense AMMO Ballistic Gel Test & Review!

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 video provides a ballistic gel test and review of Hornady Custom 10mm Auto ammunition featuring the 180-grain XTP projectile. The presenter, with experience in firearms instruction, tests the ammunition through Glock 20 and Glock 29 handguns, measuring velocity and observing terminal performance in ballistic gel. While the ammunition demonstrated consistent performance and good expansion, it was deemed underpowered for typical 'big dog' 10mm loads when compared to competitors like Buffalo Bore and Underwood.

This YouTube video features a ballistic gel test and review of Hornady Custom .40 S&W 180gr XTP ammunition. The creator details various equipment used in their videos, including steel targets, cameras, editing software, hearing protection, safety glasses, ballistic gelatin powder, scales, calipers, denim, range finders, shooting rests, chronographs, target stands, and various splatter targets. The video focuses on the performance characteristics of the specific ammunition in a controlled gel test environment.

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 guide details the field strip and reassembly process for the Mossberg Maverick 88 shotgun, as demonstrated by the Tools&Targets host. It covers the removal and reinstallation of key internal components, emphasizing the platform's simplicity for maintenance. The host, possessing high authority and hands-on experience, provides practical insights into the shotgun's design and operation.

This video details a comprehensive terminal ballistics test of Federal Syntech Defense 9mm ammunition. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, uses professional equipment like LabRadar and standardized protocols to evaluate projectile performance in ballistic gel through a clothing barrier. The test compares results from a Canik Mete MC9 and a Glock 17 Gen 4, providing objective data on velocity, segmentation, and penetration depth.

This video provides an expert-level unboxing and range test of the Taurus Model 856 .38 Special revolver. The host, an experienced firearms enthusiast, conducts empirical trigger weight testing and side-by-side comparisons. He demonstrates proficiency in both single and double-action shooting, achieving tight groups at various distances and with different ammunition types. The review highlights the revolver's accuracy, reliability, and comfortable handling, recommending it as a solid choice for a .38 Special snub-nose.

This comprehensive review from Tools&Targets analyzes the performance of three top .380 ACP ammunition loads: Federal Premium Hydra-Shok Deep, Underwood Xtreme Penetrator, and Winchester 95-grain FMJ. Using a Ruger LCP Max and standardized ballistic gel testing through a heavy clothing barrier, the analysis provides objective data on velocity, penetration, and expansion. The expert assessment highlights the practical implications for concealed carry and self-defense scenarios.