Xtreme Penetrator: Best Penetrating Bullet?

Published on November 16, 2018
Duration: 9:10

This video tests the Underwood Extreme Penetrator 115-grain Plus P Plus 9mm ammunition through various barriers. The presenter, with experience testing ammunition, demonstrates its performance against paper, wood, water jugs, and ballistic gel. The Extreme Penetrator shows significant penetration capabilities, outperforming a standard Full Metal Jacket in most tests, particularly in water jugs and ballistic gel after passing through glass.

Quick Summary

The Underwood Extreme Penetrator 115-grain Plus P Plus 9mm round is a solid copper bullet designed for high penetration, advertised at 1,350 feet per second. It demonstrated superior performance in water jug tests, penetrating seven jugs compared to a standard FMJ's six, and showed significant penetration through glass and into ballistic gel.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Underwood Extreme Penetrator
  2. 00:47Paper Penetration Test
  3. 02:47Wood Barrier Test
  4. 04:04Water Jug Ballistics Test
  5. 07:04Glass and Ballistic Gel Test
  6. 08:45Conclusion and Wrap-up

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the advertised velocity of the Underwood Extreme Penetrator 9mm Plus P Plus?

The Underwood Extreme Penetrator 115-grain Plus P Plus 9mm round is advertised to travel at approximately 1,350 feet per second. This high velocity contributes to its enhanced penetration capabilities.

How does the Underwood Extreme Penetrator perform against barriers like wood and water?

In tests, the Extreme Penetrator showed similar penetration to a standard FMJ through wood, stopping in the third piece. However, it significantly outperformed the FMJ in water jugs, penetrating seven jugs compared to the FMJ's six.

What is the construction of the Underwood Extreme Penetrator bullet?

The Underwood Extreme Penetrator is a solid copper bullet. This construction is designed to maintain its integrity and enhance penetration through various barriers without fragmenting.

How did the Extreme Penetrator perform in ballistic gel after passing through glass?

After penetrating two sheets of quarter-inch glass, the Extreme Penetrator stopped at approximately 14 inches into a 16-inch ballistic gel block. This performance was comparable to other specialized rounds tested.

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