The Most Powerful .380acp Ammo You Can Buy - Ballistic Gel Test

This video explores the evolution and practical application of the .380 ACP cartridge, debunking its historical reputation as underpowered. Modern firearm designs have significantly improved its controllability and capacity, making it a viable option for concealed carry where comfort and concealability often outweigh raw ballistic power. While inherent performance limits exist, precise shot placement and faster recovery are key advantages for many shooters.

This video features a ballistic gel test and review of Underwood Ammunition's 185-grain .45 ACP +P self-defense rounds. The test involves firing the ammunition through a Glock 30 and a Rock Island Armory 1911, simulating heavy clothing penetration in ballistic gel. The content focuses on the performance and effectiveness of the ammunition for self-defense applications.

This video tests the self-defense capabilities of .32 S&W Long wadcutter ammunition from Sellier & Bellot. The test involves firing the rounds into ballistic gel through heavy clothing, using a Smith & Wesson Model 31-1 and a Taurus 327 revolver. The analysis focuses on the effectiveness of wadcutter rounds in a defensive scenario.

This video features a ballistic gel test of 10mm Underwood Gold Dot ammunition, specifically the 180-grain load. The test is conducted using heavy clothing simulation and fired from both a Glock 20 and a Glock 29. The description highlights the quality of Underwood ammunition and Gold Dot bullets, and the video aims to demonstrate their performance in self-defense scenarios. It also includes promotional links for the channel and affiliated products.

This video tests Precision Delta 9mm match ammunition for self-defense potential. It features ballistic gel testing with heavy clothing, using a Canik Mete MC9 and a Glock 17. The video aims to determine if match-grade ammunition is a viable option for personal protection scenarios, showcasing the performance of the ammo through various tests.

This video conducts a ballistic gel test to compare the effectiveness of heavy (147 grain) versus light (115 grain) Underwood .357 SIG self-defense ammunition. The test utilizes a Glock 22 fitted with an Alpha Wolf Glock 31 barrel and is performed with heavy clothing to simulate real-world defensive scenarios. The analysis aims to determine if either weight is "just right" or if an intermediate weight would be more optimal for self-defense.

This video compares the terminal performance of five common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) by shooting watermelons. The test demonstrates a significant increase in destructive power from .22LR up to .45 ACP, with the larger calibers causing more explosive expansion and fragmentation. Specific hollow-point ammunition from Speer, Aguila, and Underwood was used, highlighting the importance of bullet construction for terminal ballistics.

Buckeye Ballistics conducted a comparative test of common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) against concrete blocks. The host, demonstrating significant firearm and ballistics knowledge, emphasized extreme safety precautions due to ricochet risks. The test revealed that while larger calibers showed more damage, none could fully penetrate the concrete block's second wall, suggesting limitations for self-defense scenarios against hardened barriers.

This Taurus TX22 review details its performance with various .22 LR ammunition. While initially reliable with CCI Mini-Mags and cycling standard velocity rounds well, it encountered malfunctions with sub-sonic and high-velocity loads. A catastrophic failure occurred due to a squib load followed by a second shot, resulting in a bulged barrel and damaged magazine.

This video compares the terminal ballistics of .22LR, .22WMR, and .17HMR rimfire cartridges using cantaloupes as targets. The .22LR showed a clean pass-through with minor damage, the .22WMR caused an explosive front-face disintegration, and the .17HMR, despite its speed, disintegrated internally with no exit. The test highlights how different rimfire rounds perform on soft tissue simulants.