High Velocity Underwood .40 S&W vs Heavy Steel Door - TheFireArmGuy

Published on September 20, 2015
Duration: 4:17

This video tests the penetration capabilities of high-velocity .40 S&W ammunition, specifically Liberty Civil Defense and Underwood, against a heavy steel door. Both brands, utilizing lighter, high-velocity hollow-point bullets, successfully penetrated the door, which had previously stopped standard full metal jacket and hollow-point rounds. The Underwood ammunition showed more expansion upon impact.

Quick Summary

High-velocity .40 S&W ammunition, including Underwood and Liberty Civil Defense hollow points, successfully penetrated a heavy Viking Professional steel door. This door had previously stopped standard FMJ and hollow-point rounds, highlighting the increased penetration power of high-velocity loads.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Steel Door Test Setup
  2. 00:13Ammunition Selection: .40 S&W High Velocity
  3. 00:29Liberty Civil Defense High Velocity Test
  4. 01:22Liberty Civil Defense Results & Bullet Recovery
  5. 01:36Liberty Civil Defense Penetration Analysis
  6. 02:16Underwood High Velocity Test Setup
  7. 02:41Underwood High Velocity Firing Sequence
  8. 02:56Underwood High Velocity Results & Bullet Recovery
  9. 03:03Ammunition Comparison: Liberty vs Underwood
  10. 03:14Underwood Penetration Analysis & Bullet Fragments
  11. 03:50Conclusion: High Velocity Penetration

Frequently Asked Questions

Can high-velocity .40 S&W ammunition penetrate a heavy steel door?

Yes, high-velocity .40 S&W ammunition, specifically from brands like Underwood and Liberty Civil Defense, demonstrated the ability to penetrate a heavy Viking Professional steel door in this test. This door had previously stopped standard FMJ and hollow-point rounds.

What types of .40 S&W ammunition were tested against the steel door?

The test featured two types of high-velocity .40 S&W hollow-point ammunition: Liberty Civil Defense and Underwood. These were chosen for their lighter bullet weights and increased velocity, aiming to assess their penetration capabilities.

How did the Underwood .40 S&W ammunition perform against the steel door?

The Underwood high-velocity .40 S&W ammunition successfully penetrated the steel door. Recovered bullets showed significant expansion, indicating effective energy transfer upon impact, though some lighter bullets fragmented.

Did the Liberty Civil Defense .40 S&W ammunition penetrate the steel door?

Yes, the Liberty Civil Defense high-velocity hollow-point .40 S&W ammunition also penetrated the heavy steel door. While it achieved penetration, the recovered bullets showed less expansion compared to the Underwood ammunition.

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