Underwood .38 Special +P Ballistic Gel Test With the Taurus 856 and 608 Revolvers!

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 details a ballistic gel test of Winchester Super X .38 Special +P 125-grain Silvertip jacketed hollow-point ammunition. The test was conducted using two revolvers: a Taurus 856 with a 2-inch barrel and a Taurus 608 with a 4-inch barrel chambered in .357 Magnum. The instructor found the performance, including penetration and expansion, to be nearly identical between the two firearms, despite a slight velocity difference.

This video conducts a ballistic gel test of Underwood 147 Grain +P 9mm ammunition featuring the Nosler ASP projectile. The presenter compares its performance against a previous test of Double Tap 147 Grain +P ammunition. Velocity was measured from a Canik Mete MC9 (3.1-inch barrel) and a Glock 17 (4.5-inch barrel). Gel tests evaluated expansion, penetration, and disruption.

This expert analysis from Tools&Targets details a ballistic gel test of Federal Punch .38 Special +P 120 grain ammunition. The instructor, demonstrating experienced authority, highlights critical performance differences between short-barreled (2-inch Taurus 856) and slightly longer-barreled (3-inch S&W 686 Plus) revolvers. Key findings indicate that the Punch .38 Special +P struggles to achieve adequate velocity and expansion through short barrels when encountering heavy clothing barriers, leading to over-penetration and a failure to expand.

This video provides a detailed ballistics test of the Underwood 9mm HERO 70-grain solid copper expanding hollow point ammunition. The instructor, with apparent expertise in firearms testing, evaluates its performance in ballistic gel after firing from two different barrel lengths: a 3-inch Canik Mete MC9 and a 4.5-inch Glock 17. The test focuses on velocity, expansion, and penetration, offering a critical assessment of the ammunition's effectiveness for self-defense.

This video details a ballistic gel test of the PMC Ultramag Tubular .38 Special +P ammunition, often referred to as 'cookie cutter' rounds. The test involves chronographing velocities from two different barrel lengths and firing rounds into gel with a clothing barrier. The results show the unique tumbling and limited expansion characteristics of this tubular projectile design, offering insights into its historical performance and potential effectiveness.

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.