Pocket Rocket vs Super Snub!...Super Vel .380 & .38 Special +P Self-Defense AMMO Test!

Published on October 19, 2023
Duration: 15:32

This video compares Super Vel's .380 ACP Pocket Rocket and .38 Special +P Super Snub ammunition through a heavy clothing barrier and ballistic gel. The .380 demonstrated excellent expansion but insufficient penetration, while the .38 Special achieved adequate penetration but showed questionable expansion, leading to a mixed assessment for both rounds in this specific test scenario.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic gel test with a heavy clothing barrier, the Super Vel .380 Pocket Rocket achieved excellent expansion but only 9.25 inches of penetration. The .38 Special +P Super Snub penetrated over 18 inches but showed poor expansion, suggesting potential issues with clogging from the barrier.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:48Ammunition Overview: Super Vel Pocket Rocket & Super Snub
  3. 01:06Previous Super Snub Test Recap
  4. 02:11Firearms Used: Taurus 856 & Ruger LCP Max
  5. 02:45.380 Pocket Rocket Velocity Test
  6. 04:02.38 Special +P Super Snub Velocity Test
  7. 06:04Ballistic Gel Test Setup
  8. 06:06.380 Pocket Rocket Gel Test
  9. 06:48.38 Special +P Super Snub Gel Test (First Round Failure)
  10. 07:18.38 Special +P Super Snub Gel Test (Second Round)
  11. 07:42Gel Test Results Analysis
  12. 08:16.380 Pocket Rocket Gel Results
  13. 09:02.38 Special +P Super Snub Gel Results
  14. 10:14Projectile Close-up
  15. 10:46Projectile Examination
  16. 12:31Projectile Measurements
  17. 13:23Final Comparison and Conclusion
  18. 14:10Future Testing Considerations
  19. 14:31Viewer Feedback Request

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Super Vel .380 Pocket Rocket perform in ballistic gel with a clothing barrier?

The .380 Pocket Rocket demonstrated excellent expansion, achieving a diameter of over 0.7 inches. However, its penetration was limited to approximately 9.25 inches, which the tester deemed insufficient for self-defense.

What were the velocity results for the Super Vel .38 Special +P Super Snub from a short barrel?

From a 2-inch barrel, the .38 Special +P Super Snub averaged 1263 feet per second. While velocities were generally high, one round showed a significant drop, contributing to a wider extreme spread and standard deviation.

Did the Super Vel .38 Special +P Super Snub expand properly through a heavy clothing barrier?

The .38 Special +P Super Snub achieved substantial penetration of over 18 inches, but its expansion was poor, with diameters ranging from 0.374 to 0.576 inches. This is attributed to potential clogging from the clothing barrier.

What is the key difference in performance between the Super Vel .380 Pocket Rocket and .38 Special +P Super Snub in this test?

The .380 excelled in expansion but lacked penetration, while the .38 Special provided deep penetration but failed to expand adequately when fired through a heavy clothing barrier and into ballistic gel.

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