Hollow Point Vs FMJ *Energy Test*

This video, presented by Ted from Line45, details why traditional hollow-point ammunition is being phased out by gun owners in favor of more advanced self-defense rounds. It explores the technical advantages and performance characteristics of solid copper, fluted solid, tumble-on-impact, bonded JHP, ballistic tip, frangible, and hybrid ammunition types, emphasizing their effectiveness through various barriers and in different self-defense scenarios. The expert instruction highlights how these newer designs offer improved reliability, terminal ballistics, and legal compliance in restrictive states.

This guide details an experiment by Civilian Tactical to test handgun accuracy when shooting through a car windshield. The host, demonstrating experienced authority, uses a Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus with a Riton Optics RPX-1 to evaluate bullet deflection with different ammunition types. The findings indicate that Full Metal Jacket rounds perform better than Hollow Points in this specific scenario, though accuracy remains challenging.

This video from Civilian Tactical provides an educational comparison of .357 Magnum Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) and Soft Lead Point ammunition. The host, demonstrating expertise in firearms and ballistics, uses a suppressed lever-action rifle on an outdoor range to show the terminal performance differences when impacting a pumpkin. The soft point round clearly demonstrates superior energy transfer and destructive capability compared to the FMJ.

This video from Guns Blazing Ranch provides a clear, demonstrative comparison of three .45 ACP ammunition types: FMJ, JHP, and Monolithic rounds. Through ballistic testing against water bottles, the video visually illustrates the distinct terminal performance characteristics of each, highlighting how JHP and Monolithic rounds offer superior expansion and energy transfer compared to FMJ. The demonstration uses a Ruger SR1911 pistol.

This video demonstrates a practical comparison between Hollow Point (HP) and Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) ammunition using watermelons as ballistic mediums. The host, identified as a firearms enthusiast and content creator, showcases the significant difference in terminal ballistics, with the HP round causing more catastrophic damage due to greater energy transfer. The demonstration highlights the effectiveness of HP ammunition for self-defense applications.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics features an expert-level penetration test comparing the 9mm and 10mm calibers. Using a Glock 19 with 124gr FMJ and a Glock 20 with 180gr FMJ, the test demonstrates that the 10mm caliber penetrates more wooden boards than the 9mm. The host, Scott, provides clear visuals and direct comparisons, showcasing safe firearm handling and structured testing methodology.

This video presents a humorous skit emphasizing the critical importance of wearing eye protection at the shooting range. It visually demonstrates a handgun malfunction and uses a relatable, albeit exaggerated, scenario with a spent casing to highlight the potential dangers of inadequate eye safety. The creator, experienced in firearm handling and tactical gear, reinforces this essential safety message.

This video features a 'bulletproof' test where a tree is used as a ballistic medium to test various calibers from .22 LR up to .50 BMG. The Civilian Tactical host, demonstrating high-level firearms expertise, shows that even powerful rounds like .50 BMG can be significantly stopped by a dense tree, with none of the tested rounds achieving a complete pass-through. The test highlights the surprising terminal ballistics of different ammunition types against natural barriers.

This video from Civilian Tactical explores the concept of using a human body, simulated with ballistic gel, as a suppressor. The host fires a Derya Arms .22 rifle directly against a ballistic gel head and block, noting the shot sounded 'dead silent.' The experiment demonstrates the penetration depth of a .22 LR round through the simulated head and into the gel block.

This video demonstrates a ballistic test on a Belgian M1 steel helmet, evaluating its resistance against various calibers from birdshot to .223. The test, conducted by Civilian Tactical Host, shows that the helmet is not bulletproof against common handgun and rifle rounds like 9mm and .223. The host's energetic and demonstration-oriented style, coupled with expertise in tactical gear, provides a clear assessment of the helmet's limitations.