Remington Golden Saber .357 Sig Ballistic Gel Test & Review

This video provides an in-depth ballistic gel test and review of Remington Golden Saber 185 Grain .45 ACP +P ammunition. The test utilizes two different barrel lengths, a 4.25-inch Taurus Commander and a 3.8-inch Glock G30, to assess performance. The results demonstrate excellent expansion and penetration from both firearms, highlighting the effectiveness of this ammunition, particularly in shorter barrels.

This video presents a ballistic test of two Underwood .357 Sig self-defense ammunition loads: a 115-grain Nosler ASP and a 147-grain Hornady XTP. The test involves firing rounds through a heavy clothing barrier into ballistic gel to evaluate velocity, expansion, fragmentation, and penetration. The presenter, experienced in firearms testing, notes that while both rounds performed adequately, neither weight (115gr or 147gr) is his preferred choice for .357 Sig, favoring a 125-grain projectile for this caliber.

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test and review of Fiocchi Covert X .357 Magnum 125-grain ammunition. The instructor, with apparent expertise in firearms testing, evaluates the ammunition's performance across two different barrel lengths: a 2-inch Taurus 605 and a 4-inch Ruger GP100. The test focuses on muzzle velocity, projectile expansion, and penetration depth in ballistic gel, offering insights into the ammunition's self-defense capabilities.

This video presents a ballistic gel test and review of Fiocchi Covert X .38 Special +P 125-grain ammunition. The instructor, with apparent experience in firearms testing, evaluates the ammunition's performance from both a 2-inch Taurus 856 and a 4-inch Ruger GP100. The test includes velocity measurements and gel penetration/expansion analysis, aiming to determine the effectiveness of this self-defense round.

This video reviews Grizzly Ammunition's .357 Sig 90-grain JHP Vaporizer rounds through ballistic gel tests. The instructor, an experienced firearms enthusiast, found the ammunition achieved high velocities but exhibited significant fragmentation and inconsistent penetration, particularly from shorter barrels. While effective at dumping energy, the lack of deep penetration was a concern for defensive use.

This video presents a ballistic gel test and review of Speer Gold Dot 125-grain .357 Magnum ammunition, evaluating its performance from both a 4-inch and a 2-inch barrel. The instructor notes that while the 4-inch barrel achieved acceptable penetration and expansion, the velocity was lower than advertised, and he expresses a general dissatisfaction with Gold Dot's consistency across calibers. The 2-inch barrel demonstrated a significant velocity drop and complete failure to expand, leading to over-penetration and a classification as a failure for self-defense purposes.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides a practical, albeit unconventional, comparison of five common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) by shooting watermelons. The expert demonstrates varying levels of terminal performance, from the .22LR's significant splitting to the .45 ACP's complete watermelon fragmentation, highlighting the differences in hydraulic shock and expansion. The test utilizes specific hollow-point ammunition, including Speer Gold Dot, Aguila Super Maximum, and Underwood XTP, showcasing their effects.

This video provides a practical, safety-conscious comparison of common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) against concrete blocks. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, details the testing methodology and results, emphasizing the risks of ricochet. None of the tested pistol calibers fully penetrated the concrete block's second wall, suggesting their limitations for certain penetration scenarios.

This review of the Taurus TX22 .22 LR pistol details its features, including a 16+1 capacity and excellent trigger. While initial testing with CCI Mini-Mags was flawless, subsequent tests with various ammunition types revealed cycling issues and culminated in a catastrophic failure. The failure was attributed to a squib load followed by a second shot, causing a barrel bulge and ruptured casing, highlighting potential ammunition inconsistencies. The review provides a detailed look at disassembly and damage assessment.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides an experimental comparison of three popular rimfire calibers: .22LR, .22WMR, and .17HMR, using cantaloupes as ballistic mediums. The host, an experienced shooter, demonstrates the distinct terminal ballistics of each round, highlighting how bullet construction and velocity affect target interaction. The comparison offers practical insights into the performance differences between these rimfire cartridges on soft tissue simulants.