Clear Impact Gun: 38 Special Vs. Bone

Published on December 21, 2016
Duration: 2:27

This video demonstrates the performance of Winchester Train and Defend 130-grain jacketed hollow-point 38 Special ammunition fired from a Smith & Wesson Model 37 Airweight revolver. The test involved shooting the projectile into a block containing bone to assess expansion and penetration. The ammunition performed well, with the projectile fully petalizing and delivering its energy effectively.

Quick Summary

The Smith & Wesson Model 37 Airweight, a classic concealed carry firearm, was used to test Winchester Train and Defend 130-grain .38 Special jacketed hollow-point ammunition against bone. The projectile demonstrated perfect petalization and mushrooming, achieving approximately 10.5 inches of penetration while delivering its energy effectively into the target.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: S&W Model 37 and .38 Special
  2. 00:13The Legend: Smith & Wesson Model 37 Airweight
  3. 00:39Ammunition: Winchester Train and Defend .38 Special
  4. 00:55The Experiment: Bone in the Block
  5. 01:02Lab Analysis: Projectile Performance
  6. 01:14Projectile Analysis: Perfect Petaling
  7. 01:40Impact on Bone and Penetration Results
  8. 01:58Conclusion: Performance Summary
  9. 02:10About the Author and Channel

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearm was used in the .38 Special ballistics test?

The firearm used in the .38 Special ballistics test was a Smith & Wesson Model 37 Airweight revolver. This model, introduced in 1950, features an aluminum frame and a steel cylinder, making it a historically significant concealed carry option.

What type of .38 Special ammunition was tested against bone?

The ammunition tested was Winchester Train and Defend 130-grain jacketed hollow-point (JHP) .38 Special rounds. This specific load is designed for self-defense and was evaluated for its terminal ballistics performance.

How did the .38 Special hollow-point projectile perform after impacting bone?

The .38 Special jacketed hollow-point projectile performed exceptionally well, exhibiting perfect petalization. This means all the petals of the hollow-point opened up, flattening the projectile and maximizing energy transfer into the target.

What was the penetration depth of the .38 Special round in the test?

In the test block that included bone, the Winchester Train and Defend 130-grain .38 Special jacketed hollow-point ammunition achieved approximately 10.5 inches of penetration. The projectile also mushroomed out nicely.

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