38 spl ballistics double tap 125 grain bonded defense

125 grain
average velocity 921 fps
muzzle energy 235 ft lbs
7 water jugs and no penetration.........
All shooting done on a closed range by a certified professional.

[@charlesphillips5906]

Thanks for the short barrel.

[@frankbrowning328]

The hollow point looks just like a Spear Gold Dot to me. They typically open up pretty good in 4'' barreled 357 Mags but I think the velocity is just too little for expansion at well under 1000 fps

[@murphyfirearmstraining3630]

That's why I like doing these tests. Some rounds don't work out of short barrels even if they work really well out of say a 4 or 5 inch barrel.
Doesn't mean it is a bad round, just not a great choice for that barrel length.
Thanks for watching.

[@frankbrowning328]

@@murphyfirearmstraining3630 That's very true. Its especially difficult in a 38 snubby to find ammo that both expands well & penetrates to a good depth. They're out there but there's not as many as in 9mm Or 357 mag