Slow & Chunky Battle! .45ACP Ammo Inc. vs Remington HTP. Ballistic Gel Test With the RIA 1911!

Published on February 13, 2022
Duration: 11:59

This video presents a ballistic gel test comparing Ammo Inc. and Remington HTP .45 ACP 230-grain jacketed hollow-point ammunition fired from a Rock Island 1911 with a 5-inch barrel. The test revealed surprising results, with Ammo Inc. demonstrating superior expansion and wound channel characteristics compared to the Remington HTP, which showed minimal expansion.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic gel test comparing Ammo Inc. and Remington HTP .45 ACP 230-grain hollow points fired from a Rock Island 1911, Ammo Inc. demonstrated superior performance. The Ammo Inc. rounds expanded significantly, while the Remington HTP rounds showed no expansion, despite higher velocities from the Ammo Inc. load.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:36Ammunition Comparison: Ammo Inc. vs. Remington HTP
  3. 01:06Firearm Used: Rock Island 1911
  4. 01:28Chronograph Testing: Ammo Inc.
  5. 02:16Chronograph Testing: Remington HTP
  6. 03:16Ballistic Gel Test: Ammo Inc.
  7. 04:18Ballistic Gel Test: Remington HTP
  8. 04:45Gel Results Analysis: Ammo Inc. vs. HTP
  9. 06:07Detailed Wound Channel Comparison
  10. 07:28Projectile Recovery & Analysis
  11. 08:08Projectile Weight & Expansion Measurements
  12. 09:37Conclusion & Surprising Results

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Ammo Inc. .45 ACP ammunition perform in a ballistic gel test?

The Ammo Inc. .45 ACP 230-grain jacketed hollow-point ammunition demonstrated excellent performance in ballistic gel, achieving an average velocity of 899 fps. It expanded significantly, creating a substantial wound channel and penetrating deeply before rebounding.

What were the results of the Remington HTP .45 ACP ammunition in ballistic gel?

Remington HTP .45 ACP 230-grain jacketed hollow-point ammunition averaged 813 fps and showed virtually no expansion or deformation in the ballistic gel test. It penetrated deeply without expanding, indicating a different terminal ballistic profile.

Which .45 ACP ammunition performed better in the Tools&Targets ballistic gel test?

In this specific test conducted by Tools&Targets, Ammo Inc. .45 ACP 230-grain hollow points outperformed Remington HTP .45 ACP 230-grain hollow points. The Ammo Inc. rounds expanded reliably, while the HTP rounds did not expand at all.

What firearm was used for the .45 ACP ballistic gel testing?

The ballistic gel tests for the .45 ACP ammunition were conducted using a Rock Island 1911 pistol equipped with a 5-inch barrel, which is a standard full-size configuration for this platform.

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