Just TOO WEAK for Self-Defense?....25 Auto "Mouse Gun" Ammo Test!

Published on May 27, 2023
Duration: 15:38

This video details a ballistic gel test of 25 Auto ammunition, specifically PPU 50-grain FMJ and Winchester Super X 45-grain Expanding Point, fired from a Phoenix Arms HP25A pistol. The test measures muzzle velocities and analyzes projectile performance in a gel block with a clothing barrier. The results indicate that the Expanding Point ammunition did not expand as advertised, performing similarly to the FMJ round in terms of terminal ballistics.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic gel test of 25 Auto ammunition, the Winchester Super X 45-grain Expanding Point averaged 880 fps, exceeding its advertised velocity. However, it did not expand and performed similarly to the PPU 50-grain FMJ, which averaged 774 fps. Both rounds tumbled and showed limited terminal performance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 01:16Ammunition Overview: 25 Auto FMJ vs. Expanding Point
  3. 02:26Firearm Used: Phoenix Arms HP25A
  4. 03:08PPU 50-grain FMJ Velocity Test
  5. 04:01Winchester Super X Expanding Point Velocity Test
  6. 06:0225 Auto Gel Test: FMJ Round
  7. 07:5425 Auto Gel Test: Expanding Point Round
  8. 09:45Gel Test Results: FMJ vs. Expanding Point Performance
  9. 11:23Projectile Analysis: No Expansion Observed
  10. 12:21Projectile Measurements and Weight
  11. 13:11Conclusion: 25 Auto Performance
  12. 14:48Future Tests and Viewer Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the average velocities for 25 Auto FMJ and Expanding Point ammunition in the Tools&Targets test?

The PPU 50-grain FMJ 25 Auto averaged 774 fps, while the Winchester Super X 45-grain Expanding Point averaged 880 fps from the Phoenix Arms HP25A pistol. The Expanding Point exceeded its advertised muzzle velocity.

Did the Winchester Super X 45-grain Expanding Point 25 Auto ammunition expand in the ballistic gel test?

No, the Winchester Super X 45-grain Expanding Point ammunition did not expand in the ballistic gel test. It tumbled and performed similarly to the FMJ round, with no signs of expansion.

What was the penetration depth of 25 Auto FMJ and Expanding Point rounds in the gel test?

The PPU 50-grain FMJ penetrated approximately 13.18 inches in the ballistic gel. The Winchester Super X 45-grain Expanding Point penetrated approximately 16 inches, but without any expansion.

What firearm was used for the 25 Auto ammunition test?

The ammunition test was conducted using a Phoenix Arms HP25A pistol, which features a 3-inch barrel.

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