4" 44 Mag Gel Test Fiocchi & Blazer SP & HP

Published on May 28, 2025
Duration: 2:45

This video tests the performance of Fiocchi Defense Dynamics Semi-Jacketed Soft Point and Blazer Jacketed Hollow Point 44 Magnum ammunition fired from a 4-inch Taurus pistol into ballistic gel. The Fiocchi soft point exhibited minimal expansion and clear exit, as expected from a pistol-caliber soft point. The Blazer hollow point showed slight expansion, leading to a capture, though the overall wound cavity was considered lacking compared to other calibers.

Quick Summary

Testing 44 Magnum ammunition from a 4-inch barrel in ballistic gel revealed limited performance. Fiocchi soft points offered penetration but no expansion, while Blazer hollow points showed slight expansion and a less-than-impressive wound cavity, comparable to some 9mm loads.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Test Setup
  2. 00:27Fiocchi Defense Dynamics SP Ammo
  3. 00:43Blazer Jacketed Hollow Point Ammo
  4. 00:53First Shot & Retake
  5. 01:09Fiocchi Soft Point Gel Results
  6. 01:40Blazer Hollow Point Gel Results
  7. 02:10Bullet Extraction & Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Fiocchi Defense Dynamics 44 Magnum soft point ammo perform in a 4-inch barrel gel test?

The Fiocchi Defense Dynamics 44 Magnum Semi-Jacketed Soft Point showed minimal expansion and clear exit through the ballistic gel. This performance is typical for soft points fired from handguns, prioritizing penetration over expansion, and the speaker noted it was less impressive than expected.

What were the results for Blazer 44 Magnum jacketed hollow point ammunition from a 4-inch barrel?

The Blazer 44 Magnum Jacketed Hollow Point exhibited slight expansion towards the rear of the ballistic gel block, which was more than anticipated. While it resulted in a bullet capture, the overall wound cavity was considered lacking, with the speaker comparing it unfavorably to some 9mm loads.

Does 44 Magnum ammunition perform well from a 4-inch barrel in ballistic gel tests?

According to this test, 44 Magnum ammunition from a 4-inch barrel may not perform as effectively as expected in terms of expansion and wound cavity creation. Both tested loads showed limitations, with the speaker noting that some smaller calibers like 9mm could produce more significant damage.

What is the typical expansion behavior of soft point ammunition from a pistol?

Soft point ammunition, especially when fired from a pistol, is generally not known for significant expansion. The design prioritizes penetration, and while it might expand slightly, it's less common than with hollow point designs. From a carbine, expansion is more likely.

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