Is This Silver Worth The Investment?...VERY Surprising! Winchester Silvertip .45 ACP AMMO Test!

Published on June 16, 2024
Duration: 16:55

This video details a surprising ballistics test of Winchester Silvertip .45 ACP ammunition. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, observed inconsistent performance between a short-barreled Glock 30 and a 5-inch barreled Rock Island 1911. While the ammunition performed exceptionally well with significant expansion and penetration from the shorter barrel, it failed to expand at all from the longer barrel, a phenomenon the presenter found inexplicable.

Quick Summary

Winchester Silvertip .45 ACP 85-grain ammunition demonstrated surprising performance differences between barrel lengths. From a 3.8-inch Glock 30, it averaged 969 ft/s with excellent expansion and ~14.5" penetration. In contrast, from a 5-inch Rock Island 1911, it averaged 1035 ft/s but failed to expand, penetrating ~23 inches intact.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:18Ammunition Overview: Winchester Silvertip .45 ACP
  3. 01:55Velocity Test: Glock 30 (3.8" Barrel)
  4. 03:28Velocity Test: Rock Island 1911 (5" Barrel)
  5. 04:56Gel Test: Glock 30 (First Shot)
  6. 05:50Gel Test: Rock Island 1911 (First Shot)
  7. 06:21Gel Test: Rock Island 1911 (Second Shot)
  8. 06:57Gel Test: Glock 30 (Second Shot - Intersecting Track)
  9. 07:50Gel Test: Glock 30 (Third Shot)
  10. 08:11Post-Test Analysis: Projectile Examination
  11. 13:04Projectile Weights & Dimensions
  12. 14:53Conclusion: Strange Performance Results

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Winchester Silvertip .45 ACP 85-grain ammunition perform in a short barrel test?

In a 3.8-inch Glock 30 barrel, the Winchester Silvertip .45 ACP 85-grain ammunition achieved an average velocity of 969 ft/s. Gel tests showed significant expansion and penetration of approximately 14.5 inches, indicating excellent performance from the shorter barrel.

What were the results of testing Winchester Silvertip .45 ACP 85-grain ammunition in a longer barrel?

When tested in a 5-inch Rock Island 1911, the Winchester Silvertip .45 ACP 85-grain ammunition averaged 1035 ft/s. However, gel tests revealed a complete failure to expand, with projectiles penetrating around 23 inches while remaining intact, a surprising and unexplained outcome.

Why is the performance of Winchester Silvertip .45 ACP ammunition considered unusual in this test?

The ammunition showed a stark contrast: excellent expansion and penetration from a short 3.8-inch barrel, but zero expansion and deep penetration from a longer 5-inch barrel. This reversal of expected performance, where longer barrels typically yield better results, is highly unusual and unexplained by the presenter.

What are the key ballistics figures for Winchester Silvertip .45 ACP 85-grain ammunition from different barrel lengths?

From a 3.8-inch barrel, average velocity was 969 ft/s, with expansion and ~14.5" penetration. From a 5-inch barrel, average velocity was 1035 ft/s, with no expansion and ~23" penetration. The advertised muzzle velocity is 1000 ft/s.

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