Underwood Ammo .45 ACP Xtreme Defender

Published on April 7, 2016
Duration: 19:49

This video provides an in-depth, expert-level review of the Underwood Ammo .45 ACP Xtreme Defender, featuring extensive barrier testing. Instruction from a highly authoritative source details its performance through automotive glass, plywood, drywall, and car doors, utilizing professional equipment like an Oehler 35P chronograph and FBI spec gelatin. The review highlights the projectile's solid copper construction and unique fluted design, emphasizing its effectiveness for self-defense and EDC applications.

Quick Summary

The Underwood .45 ACP Xtreme Defender is a 120-grain solid copper, fluted projectile designed for defensive use. It achieves advertised velocities around 1320 fps and demonstrates impressive barrier penetration through windshields, plywood, and car doors, while maintaining terminal ballistics and creating significant temporary cavitation in ballistic gel.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Underwood Xtreme Defender
  2. 01:08Velocity Testing and Baseline Gel
  3. 02:47Baseline Ballistic Results
  4. 04:35Auto Glass Barrier Test
  5. 08:48Plywood Barrier Test
  6. 11:21Drywall and Insulation Test
  7. 14:33Car Door Barrier Test
  8. 15:27Conclusion and Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Underwood .45 ACP Xtreme Defender ammunition?

The Underwood .45 ACP Xtreme Defender is a modern defensive ammunition featuring a 120-grain solid copper fluted projectile. It's an evolution of the Lehigh Xtreme Penetrator, designed to offer reduced collateral damage while maintaining excellent barrier penetration and terminal ballistics.

How does the Underwood Xtreme Defender perform through barriers?

Testing shows the Xtreme Defender effectively penetrates various barriers including automotive windshields, plywood, drywall, and car doors. It maintains its projectile integrity and terminal performance, unlike many hollow-point designs that can clog or deform.

What are the key ballistic characteristics of the Underwood Xtreme Defender?

The 120-grain solid copper projectile is advertised at 1320 fps and achieved 18 inches of penetration in FBI spec ballistic gelatin. It creates a significant temporary cavity due to its unique fluted design, enhancing its defensive effectiveness.

Which firearms were used to test the Underwood .45 ACP Xtreme Defender?

The video utilized three different .45 ACP firearms for velocity testing: a Smith & Wesson M&P 45 Compact, a CZ 97 BD, and a Kimber TEN II 1911. This provides a range of performance data across different pistol platforms.

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