S&W 629 44 Magnum VS Tree VS 5 Gal Water Jug!!

Published on June 10, 2024
Duration: 5:05

This video showcases the Smith & Wesson 329 Performance Center revolver in .44 Magnum, highlighting its features like the chrome hammer and trigger, and interchangeable weights. The presenter demonstrates the smooth trigger pull and then conducts a ballistic test, firing .44 Magnum soft point rounds at a rotten cottonwood tree stump and a 5-gallon water jug to assess their penetration capabilities. The results showed moderate damage to the tree and complete destruction of the water jug.

Quick Summary

The Smith & Wesson 329 Performance Center .44 Magnum features a factory-tuned action, chrome hammer and trigger, and interchangeable weights. In ballistic tests, .44 Magnum 240-grain soft point rounds caused superficial damage to a rotten tree stump but completely destroyed a 5-gallon water jug.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: S&W 329 Performance Center
  2. 00:18Performance Center Features
  3. 00:43Interchangeable Weights System
  4. 01:36Trigger Pull Demonstration
  5. 02:17Preparing for Ballistic Test
  6. 02:52.44 Magnum vs. Rotten Tree Stump
  7. 03:18Tree Impact Analysis
  8. 03:38Preparing for Water Jug Test
  9. 04:06.44 Magnum vs. 5-Gallon Water Jug
  10. 04:24Water Jug Destruction Analysis
  11. 04:49Call to Action & Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Smith & Wesson 329 Performance Center revolver?

The Smith & Wesson 329 Performance Center, also known as the Competitor, features a factory-tuned action, chrome hammer, chrome trigger, and an interchangeable weight system allowing for steel or polymer inserts to customize balance and recoil.

How did the .44 Magnum perform against a rotten tree stump?

When fired at point-blank range into a rotten cottonwood tree stump using 240-grain soft point .44 Magnum rounds, the projectile caused superficial damage, indicating the wood's condition greatly affected penetration.

What was the result of shooting a 5-gallon water jug with a .44 Magnum?

A single shot from a .44 Magnum revolver using 240-grain soft point ammunition completely destroyed a 5-gallon water jug, creating a significant exit hole and demonstrating the cartridge's power.

What ammunition was used in the S&W 329 Performance Center ballistic test?

The presenter used .44 Magnum 240-grain soft point ammunition for both the tree stump and water jug ballistic tests, aiming to demonstrate the cartridge's terminal performance.

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