How Lethal is The TINIEST Gun I Own???

Published on December 13, 2022
Duration: 12:40

This guide details a method for testing firearm lethality and ammunition performance using custom-made wax torso targets. It demonstrates how different calibers and bullet types, from a .25 ACP to a .50 AE Desert Eagle and a 12 gauge slug, interact with simulated tissue. The video highlights the importance of ammunition selection for terminal ballistics, showing the expansion of hollow points versus the pass-through of FMJ rounds. Instruction is provided by Matt Carriker, known for his high-energy firearm demonstrations.

Quick Summary

Matt Carriker of Demolition Ranch tests the lethality of his smallest firearm, a Colt .25 ACP, against custom-made wax torso targets. The tests compare Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) versus Hollow Point (HP) ammunition, revealing the HP's expansion and the FMJ's pass-through. Larger calibers like 9mm, .50 AE, and .45-70 Government were also tested, demonstrating significantly higher power.

Chapters

  1. 00:21Introducing the Colt .25 ACP
  2. 01:23Custom Ballistic Targets Construction
  3. 01:47Comparing .25 ACP Pistols
  4. 02:45Range Testing the Colt .25
  5. 05:16Wax Torso Ballistic Test (.25 ACP)
  6. 06:20Escalating Calibers Test
  7. 08:36Heavy Hitters: 12 Gauge and .300 Win Mag

Frequently Asked Questions

How lethal is the Colt .25 ACP pistol?

The Colt .25 ACP is a very small, low-power pistol. While it can be lethal at very close range, its effectiveness is limited due to low velocity and penetration. Testing showed hollow points expanded, but FMJ rounds passed through a wax torso, indicating minimal stopping power compared to larger calibers.

What kind of targets were used for the ballistic tests?

Custom mannequin torso targets were created using 50 pounds of red and green wax. These targets were designed to simulate tissue and observe how different calibers and ammunition types would penetrate and expand.

How does .25 ACP FMJ compare to .25 ACP Hollow Point?

.25 ACP Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) ammunition tended to pass through the wax torso targets without significant expansion. In contrast, .25 ACP Hollow Point (HP) ammunition expanded upon impact, creating a larger wound channel and stopping within the target, demonstrating better terminal ballistics.

What other firearms were tested against the wax targets?

Beyond the Colt .25 ACP, the video tested a 9mm TTI Sand Viper, a .50 AE Desert Eagle, a .45-70 Government Marlin 1895 rifle, a 12 gauge shotgun (Kel-Tec KSG), and a .300 Win Mag rifle, all against the custom wax torso targets.

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