HOW POWERFUL is IT? .45 ACP 1911

Published on December 10, 2017
Duration: 8:57

This video from The VSO Gun Channel tests the penetration and performance of .45 ACP ammunition fired from a 1911 pistol, equipped with an Obsidian 45 suppressor, against a vintage van. The test reveals significant bullet fragmentation and limited penetration through vehicle panels, with one bullet even bouncing off a cardboard target. The experiment highlights the surprising limitations of the .45 ACP round in certain barrier penetration scenarios.

Quick Summary

The VSO Gun Channel tested .45 ACP ammunition from a 1911 with an Obsidian 45 suppressor against a vintage van. Results showed significant bullet fragmentation and limited penetration through vehicle panels, with rounds failing to penetrate the firewall and even bouncing off a cardboard target.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: .45 ACP 1911 Test
  2. 00:14Setup: Obsidian 45 Suppressor & Ammo
  3. 00:39How 'How Powerful Is It?' Works
  4. 00:47First Shot: Quarter Panel Penetration
  5. 01:36Analyzing First Shot Results
  6. 02:25Inside the Van: Fragmentation Evidence
  7. 03:03Bullet Deflection and Fragmentation Cause
  8. 03:42Second Shot Preparation
  9. 04:05Second Shot Results: Quarter Panel & Door
  10. 04:32Backside Penetration Check
  11. 05:01Bullet Bounces Off Cardboard Target
  12. 05:37Firewall Test Setup
  13. 05:52Firewall Shot: No Penetration
  14. 06:27Recovered .45 ACP Round from Firewall
  15. 06:43Conclusion: .45 ACP Power Assessment
  16. 07:19Viewer Suggestions for Future Tests
  17. 08:18Chronograph Test: Aguila .45 ACP

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber of ammunition was tested against the vehicle in the VSO Gun Channel video?

The video tested .45 ACP ammunition fired from a 1911 pistol. The specific load used was Freedom Munitions Hush 230 grain ball ammunition.

Did the .45 ACP rounds penetrate the vehicle's firewall in the VSO Gun Channel test?

No, the .45 ACP rounds did not penetrate the vehicle's firewall. One recovered round was found lodged in the entertainment system, indicating a lack of sufficient energy to pass through.

How did the .45 ACP perform against the vehicle's quarter panel and door?

The .45 ACP rounds caused fragmentation upon hitting the quarter panel and door crossbar. While they created holes, the bullets fragmented significantly and did not exhibit deep penetration, with one even bouncing off a cardboard target.

Does a suppressor affect the muzzle velocity of a .45 ACP round, according to the VSO Gun Channel video?

The video explicitly states that suppressors do not influence muzzle velocity in modern firearms and should not contact the bullet. In fact, it suggests suppressors might slightly increase velocity.

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