.380 Fun!

Published on July 6, 2022
Duration: 7:30

This video demonstrates the effectiveness of .380 ACP ammunition against various targets, including a soda bottle, cheese, and an aluminum frying pan. The presenter uses a Browning 1911 and a Glock 43X, testing both hollow point and FMJ rounds. The results show varying degrees of penetration and impact, highlighting the capabilities and limitations of the .380 caliber.

Quick Summary

This video showcases the performance of .380 ACP ammunition using a Browning 1911 and a Glock 43X. Targets included a soda bottle, nacho cheese, and an aluminum frying pan. The .380 hollow points were effective but didn't stop the soda bottle, while FMJ rounds were stopped by the frying pan and a plastic jug, with some penetration observed.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Introduction: Browning 1911 .380
  2. 00:31Target 1: Cherry Sam's Cola 2 Liter
  3. 00:48Loading Sierra Sports Master Hollow Points
  4. 01:02Shooting the Cola Bottle
  5. 01:21Onto the Next Target
  6. 01:32Target 2: Nacho Cheese
  7. 01:47Shooting the Nacho Cheese
  8. 02:19Second Shot at Nacho Cheese
  9. 02:33Cheese Volcano Effect
  10. 03:05Comparison to Previous Cheese Test
  11. 03:20Grand Finale Target: Frying Pan & Expired Drink
  12. 03:51Testing .380 FMJ on Expired Drink Jug
  13. 04:30Bullet Recovery from Jug
  14. 04:56Attempting to Shoot Through Frying Pan
  15. 05:08Switching to Glock 43X
  16. 05:12Shooting Frying Pan and Jug with Glock 43X
  17. 05:32Comparing .380 and 9mm
  18. 06:00Revisiting the Expired Drink with .380 FMJ
  19. 06:13Second .380 FMJ Shot on Jug
  20. 06:36Bullet Recovery: Federal Purple Rounds
  21. 06:58Conclusion and Fun Had
  22. 07:21Outro: Autumn's Armory

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were used in the .380 ACP fun video?

The video primarily features a Browning 1911 chambered in .380 ACP and a Glock 43X. Both firearms were used to test the performance of .380 ammunition against various targets.

What types of .380 ammunition were tested?

The video tested both hollow point ammunition, specifically Sierra Sports Master, and Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) ammunition. Federal 'purple rounds' were also recovered, suggesting another type of .380 ammunition was used.

How did .380 ACP perform against different targets?

.380 ACP ammunition showed effectiveness against a soda bottle, causing significant disruption. It also created a 'cheese volcano' effect when hitting nacho cheese. Against an aluminum frying pan, the .380 FMJ was stopped by the pan, and against a plastic jug, it penetrated but was stopped by the jug itself.

What were the results of shooting through an aluminum frying pan with .380 ACP?

When shooting an aluminum frying pan with .380 FMJ, the bullet appeared to be stopped by the pan. The jacket of the bullet remained lodged in the pan, indicating the pan provided significant resistance.

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