GUILTY!....Of Greatness? Liberty Civil Defense .45 Colt AMMO From The Taurus Judge!

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  • Опубликовано: 4 май 2023
  • Testing some .45 Colt Civil Defense, self defense ammo from Liberty Ammo. Could this be the best ammo for the Taurus Judge? Heavy clothing ballistic gel test using a Public Defender and full-size Judge revolver!
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  • @armorist6570
    @armorist6570 Год назад +35

    I really like the idea of old calibers loaded under a modern doctrine.
    Like putting a Coyote V8 in a 60’s Mustang.
    Like back when 45LC was invented, the basic idea was “more lead in that dude over there = better”
    But now the idea is, “there are teenagers with body armor and switches on their Glocks, so i need to set off a small explosion in their chest, all while blasting ‘Big Iron’ by Marty Robbins in my headphones!”
    What a time to be alive

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +5

      🤣🤣🤣🤣💀

    • @Isaac_5.56x45
      @Isaac_5.56x45 Год назад +4

      Truly an insane time to be alive

    • @acid6urns
      @acid6urns 7 месяцев назад +3

      i mean, in a revolver strong enough to handle it, 45 colt can be loaded to 44 magnum equivalent power

    • @michaellavaughnrobinson
      @michaellavaughnrobinson 6 месяцев назад +4

      🦍 teenagers

  • @peggymorgan6355
    @peggymorgan6355 2 месяца назад +2

    Regardless of what anyone says, 45lc is a no joke fight finisher. There’s a reason it’s still around and being tested like never before! Look up the stats on how many wars and cowboy shootouts the 45lc has been involved in.Pretty damned wild.✌️

  • @Adam-nv9zo
    @Adam-nv9zo Год назад +25

    I can just imagine all the cussing. Probably sounded like me working on my cars. 😆 🤣 😂

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +4

      😆😆😆

    • @alm9951
      @alm9951 Год назад +3

      You must own Fords, Adam.

    • @Adam-nv9zo
      @Adam-nv9zo Год назад +2

      @410m no, but I've cussed a few Fords in the past.

    • @alm9951
      @alm9951 Год назад +1

      @@Adam-nv9zo hahahha!

    • @susanissajoke
      @susanissajoke 11 месяцев назад +2

      @@alm9951 Ford was starting to get better for a bit..then right back to the trash. With all this electronic crap in cars now they cant figure it out

  • @truthhurts7836
    @truthhurts7836 Год назад +27

    I have a couple of versions of the judge, really like the 45 colt testing. Appreciate all of your videos. Keep them coming 👍.

  • @jhippl
    @jhippl Год назад +3

    This is gonna be completely random but those background clouds look painted on perfect.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад

      It's funny you say that because they stuck out to me when I was editing too. 😎👍

  • @tedcollins4684
    @tedcollins4684 Год назад +12

    All calibers of this ammo seem to perform about the same. Gotta get some for the governor. Nice job and keep safe.

  • @brucevaughn2886
    @brucevaughn2886 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the constructive and consistent testing. Even when things don’t go according to plans, you provide clear accurate information about the load and results.

  • @rippertrain
    @rippertrain Год назад +8

    This guy could talk about anything from taking out the trash to what time of day it is, I like his southern accent. Great stuff keep up the great work

  • @GunsmithSid
    @GunsmithSid Год назад +1

    My mother selected a Ruger Vaquero in 45 Colt when I had her at the range to select a ‘hurricane gun’. She didn’t mind the big recoil as it wasn’t ‘sharp’. We selected a 225 grain lead semi-wadcutter hollowpoint out of it’s 5 1/2’ barrel. So not a concealed carry gun, but you spend a lot of time outside after a hurricane and I would at least wear mine. She probably intended it more for the looters that come at night.
    I haven’t shot the Libertys in 45 Colt, but have shot most of the other calibers and found them to have less recoil, shoot accurately and to point of impact in all the calibers and in several platforms and always fed and cycled the autoloaders. Super impressed - the old Glasers and MagSafes do not compare. While I generally like a deep penetrating hollowpoint, the Liberty rounds are in my Shield as my EDC concealed.
    Back in the eighties if my PACT 2 chrono struggled, I would put a paper target in front of the skyscreens to keep little particles or shockwave from giving false readings. My 22-250 had a tiny 40 grain bullet over 4000 ft/sec and the readings were low deviation.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +1

      These Civil Defense are definitely some soft shooters, but boy are they loud.😆😆😆

  • @yellowboxster06
    @yellowboxster06 Год назад +9

    Great video as always. I imagine if you were an Emergency Room surgeon and a gun shot case came in where this round was used…it would be a long procedure.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +6

      Pray that you happen to be on lunch break when it comes in.😆

    • @zackaryatkins6501
      @zackaryatkins6501 6 месяцев назад

      The way I actually learned about Civil Defense ammo was from an emergency room surgeon.. someone had used the 9mm on a guy in a defense situation and he said it was the worst wound tracks he had seen in a shooting state side and had no idea how he was even still alive when they brought him in...There was nothing he could do to save the guy so he had to find out what in the world the rounds were, then he started using them in his EDC ...and knowing this surgeon was a combat medic with multiple tours under his belt who had seen a lot of messed up stuff his word is legit...So every time I watch test videos of civil defense I always think of being told about that.

  • @hoffpbass
    @hoffpbass Год назад +20

    As far as a 45 Long Colt, that's a very nice home defense round. Wonder what it would do out of a Bond Arms Derringer?

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +2

      Probably very similar to this 2" Judge. 😎👍

    • @paulscountry456
      @paulscountry456 Год назад +3

      Those will not frag on many dry barriers and will whip through many walls, they are promoted as a barrier blind bullet, the hydraulic pressure from fluid medium initiates fragmentation.

    • @chrislang5659
      @chrislang5659 Год назад

      Jeff H!

    • @steveelbert6996
      @steveelbert6996 Год назад

      ​@Pauls Country I had a Bond Arms derringer 9mm and could not get rid of it fast enough.Well made just not for me.

    • @paulscountry456
      @paulscountry456 Год назад +1

      @@steveelbert6996 Derringers look cool and in the Wild Wild West he had one up his sleeve with a contraption to drop it to his hand.

  • @donlocklear5769
    @donlocklear5769 Год назад +1

    Good grief that wind was whipping. As soon as saw the title I said dang I forgot to look at 45 Colt yesterday and I had the judge with me. Good video!!

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад

      Thank you sir. That wind made this probably the most miserable test day I have ever had. If I didn't already have all my stuff setup, I would have just called it for the day.

  • @leonhart2452
    @leonhart2452 Год назад +6

    The variations on the velocity, it could be muzzle blast getting in the way. You might try using a piece of cardboard in front of the chronograph. This should prevent the muzzle blast from passing through the chronograph and effecting the readings.
    It may not help, but it might. Worth trying.

  • @HOOSIERDADDY385
    @HOOSIERDADDY385 Год назад +2

    These are some speedy rounds. I have seen the Liberty Civil Defense channel on some of them. I have them in my EDCs. My 9mm and my 45acp. Thanks for the testing.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +1

      Never thought about these in the judge but they look pretty nice.😎👍

  • @kenworland1865
    @kenworland1865 Год назад +7

    Clean up on isle 45. 😂👍👍

  • @Nutty.357
    @Nutty.357 Год назад +7

    Those projectiles are so light weight makes sense to me the extreme velocity differences in slight barrel length changes, idk. lol! I dont really care for those light bullets myself, just too inconsistent. May try to shoot revolvers through a target so the cardboard will keep the unburnt powder from messing up the crono, just thinking out loud! Interesting stuff! Happy Friday! 💥💥🪶

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +1

      They are some speedy boys. I'm with you though. Still not really fully on board with these type rounds.

    • @chrislang5659
      @chrislang5659 Год назад +1

      Nutty!

  • @susanissajoke
    @susanissajoke 11 месяцев назад

    You are one of the few channels that actually test 45 out of the judge. So many other videos act like its not a thing

  • @kevinramsey6124
    @kevinramsey6124 Год назад +2

    I can only imagine the agrivtion going on during this test. Thanks for doing the test though. Great job as always!

  • @SirHumboldt
    @SirHumboldt 10 месяцев назад

    Love the channel bro! Maybe invest in a better chrono in the future, or perhaps put it on its side, since I've noticed that seems to mitigate some inaccurate measurements. Electronics are super cool, when they work lol! Keep up the awesome videos!

  • @billdubois56
    @billdubois56 Год назад +2

    Another great jelly test Brotha , I wish you could have posted the unedited version ..

  • @stangaloski4208
    @stangaloski4208 Год назад +11

    Greatest cartridge of all time. 250 grain with 2400 under it is just magic

  • @judge4321
    @judge4321 Год назад +2

    I've inquired about that ammo recently but this test has changed my mind. I also checked out the Defiant Munitions ammo you tested recently and dear god!!!! That stuff is $81.00 per box

  • @randyadams03
    @randyadams03 Год назад +1

    Was a bit a trial, surely messed up that gel. These will be one more choice for my Judge. Have great weekend thanks Brian

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +1

      Thank you sir. Appreciate you sending these!😎👊

  • @champlow8522
    @champlow8522 Год назад

    Love your content been going back over a year watching videos and binge watching 😂 great video as usual

  • @frfrpr
    @frfrpr 9 месяцев назад

    Good testing. Thorough, appreciate it.

  • @user-si2km9wc6p
    @user-si2km9wc6p Месяц назад

    Love this! Would especially enjoy a .38 and/or .357 Civil Defense/Overwatch test!

  • @Dwayne7834
    @Dwayne7834 Год назад

    Thanks for the video. Another good test.

  • @robertwess4556
    @robertwess4556 Год назад

    Great ammo test I will have to pick up a box for my judge

  • @jeffray6197
    @jeffray6197 Год назад +2

    That was entertaining! Wish you could include a ‘blooper reel’ at the end of your video! That would be hilarious, I’m sure!!😉😂
    Thanks for sharing! Stay safe!🇺🇸👍🏻

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +1

      It would be a reel full of beeps because if I didn't, YT would demonetize everything.😆😆😆

    • @jeffray6197
      @jeffray6197 Год назад

      @@ToolsandTargets I know brother, just couldn’t resist after your comments during the video!😂👍🏻

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +1

      @@jeffray6197 It was something. Good thing I was in the middle of the woods or cops might have show up!😆😆😆

  • @caleb6988
    @caleb6988 Год назад

    Brother tools you did a fantastic job testing these freedom seeds. I enjoy your videos and you have definitely showed me more options on freedom seeds.

  • @tommylitchfield3450
    @tommylitchfield3450 Год назад +1

    I have shot those out of a 3" 9mm in milk jugs full of water and against steel plate, since Liberty claims them to be armor piercing. Soft armor, sure, but you do what you gotta do. I knew that it fragmented big time, so I put three jugs wide and 4 jugs deep. The first 3 in front were all busted...naturally, the middle one that actually got the actual shot had the most damage, and it was WRECKED! But the little base, like a watch battery, barely put a dent in the second jug in the center. That thing just EXPLODED! Against the steel plate, about 1/8th thick, the liberty did knock a deeper dent than the 115 FMJ that I shot as a comparison. It would be devastating against coyotes, but that lack of penetration did not float my boat at all. But MAN! I have never seen a round go as deep, or even deeper sideways as it did in straight line penetration. It would WRECK the insides of a bad guy, but I don't think it's a 100% chance that it would make it to the vitals if there was something in the way, like something in a shirt pocket, without exploding into shrapnel. But it sure was impressive seeing how it treated those front jugs! It was the closet thing to a rifle shot in a pistol caliber that I have seen! I thought I HAD me something!... until I saw how super-shallow that devastation was! But that's what testing is for, right?! Keep 'em comin', Tools!

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +1

      Yeah, they act a lot like a varmint round for sure in that first few inches.😎👍

  • @LuckyDog350X
    @LuckyDog350X Год назад +1

    Boy O Boy this was a cluster of a test wasn't it? Between that wind blowing like crazy & the chrono not liking the Judge to begin with, but you got er done. Have a good one brother see you on the next one.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад

      I can't even begin to describe the rage that went on out there.🤣🤣🤣

  • @kotm1
    @kotm1 Год назад +1

    Those public defender rounds absolutely fantastic in any caliber

  • @pewpewTN
    @pewpewTN Год назад +4

    From what I can tell, the listed velocities end up being pretty close with this stuff.
    Sometimes even over box velocity.
    The 10mm said 2400 FPS, but was getting 2500 in the Glock 20.
    Id say ~1650 in the 2" & ~2k in the 6.5" is probably accurate.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад

      Yeah, I actually noticed that testing some more today.😎👊

    • @mattsoares608
      @mattsoares608 Месяц назад

      @@ToolsandTargets I wonder what this would do out of a 8.38" barrel.

  • @trustnot9
    @trustnot9 Год назад +1

    Great test and great video. I really like that 2 in barrel judge, i think i might pick one up, thanks .

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +1

      Thank you sir. These Pachmayr grips are an absolute must with it. Night and day difference from the stock ones.😎👍

    • @trustnot9
      @trustnot9 Год назад

      @@ToolsandTargets your welcome and thanks for the tip about the grips. 👍👍👍

    • @frankfitz3421
      @frankfitz3421 10 месяцев назад +1

      Pac grip on mine, my favorite

  • @yuvgotubekidding
    @yuvgotubekidding Год назад +1

    What the heck was all of that? That was a rough one. Made you work extra hard. Any test after that one has got to be a breeze now. 😁👍🇺🇸👊

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +1

      It was already absolutely miserable with the wind and then this. I knew it was coming though. It happens with the Judges almost every time. no matter what round or distance I try to stand.😆😆😆

  • @chretired
    @chretired Год назад

    Nice test Tools, even if you did edit the "frustration" out. These are just like those R. I. P. rounds. Pedals breaking off and going different directions while the core continues on trucking. They tend to cause significant tissue damage to the intended target. I have no desire to be on the receiving end of any of these rounds. TGIF and have a great weekend.
    Be vigilant and always be safe my friend.

  • @cgsimons1187
    @cgsimons1187 Год назад +4

    The results are surprising. In the past I've seen Liberty Civil Defense fragment very nicely, but the core of the bullet would fail to reach the 12" mark. Perhaps in the larger calibers it does better.

  • @nickmccarthy5115
    @nickmccarthy5115 Месяц назад

    Alot of ppl in forums say these are gimmick rounds. Those did some serious damage. Love rounds with massive energy dump early

  • @ibpositivemostly7437
    @ibpositivemostly7437 Год назад

    Cool video thanks.

  • @legacyAF
    @legacyAF Год назад +4

    I love watching you test all these interesting rounds. That being said, I know it's poison, but I love lead. Especially in the form of HST.

  • @scarifrougeone7225
    @scarifrougeone7225 Год назад

    FRAGTASTIC. Good test enjoy the Judge testing. Bring out the Circuit Judge. I think you would really have the splinter maximum effect. Lol. Civil Defense is for real. Don’t have any of that around here. So question how do you like the Circuit Judge? Still performing good for you? Be safe and thanks for sharing. 🇺🇸👍⭐️🇺🇸

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +1

      I really like it. Very unique gun to have in the collection.😎👍

  • @midsouthexpress
    @midsouthexpress 7 месяцев назад +1

    Would like to see you try this in a Colt Peacemaker clone. I would like to see how much power those guns really did have.

  • @robwilson3749
    @robwilson3749 Год назад

    Fancy stuff! Thanks for the video.

  • @jeffreyrobertson7652
    @jeffreyrobertson7652 Год назад

    Another good Jelly Test Tools Really enjoy watching them Stay Safe Stay 2A Strong 🇺🇸

  • @josephpacchetti5997
    @josephpacchetti5997 Год назад

    I've seen these tested in 9mm, and they are not even close to something I'd consider using, but if you like them, that's all that matters, THX Randy & Brian, You guys have a great weekend! 🇺🇸

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +1

      I'm not sold on em in general either. Not sure what it is but something.🤷‍♂️

    • @josephpacchetti5997
      @josephpacchetti5997 Год назад

      @@ToolsandTargets If I remember correctly, It was on who-tee-who's channel, in 9mm, either way, I enjoy all of your videos, THX Again! 👊 😎

  • @joemorganeatmyshortschannel
    @joemorganeatmyshortschannel Год назад +3

    cool test

  • @1erinjames
    @1erinjames Год назад

    Curious about this! Thank you Tools!!

    • @1erinjames
      @1erinjames Год назад

      Hmm. Not sure how to feel bout these. They seem kinda messy but that might be a good thing depending.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +1

      Crazy stuff.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +1

      I'm not completely sold on em either for my main calibers.

  • @edysinsimon8646
    @edysinsimon8646 Год назад +2

    Interesting! Utilizing a pistol/carbine/rifle caliber? Outstanding thinking out side the box! Hung jury jellytime? Prefect call.

  • @jeffreybean5363
    @jeffreybean5363 Год назад +1

    Great 45LC test out of those judges. 🇺🇸👊

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +1

      Thank you sir. Looks like a good round for these.😎👍

  • @philipfreeman72
    @philipfreeman72 Год назад +2

    Good test THANKS , wonder what they would do out of a 7.5" 460 .

  • @jaceelee5450
    @jaceelee5450 6 месяцев назад

    As a video recommendation, I know you've been doing caliber head to heads and I am hoping that maybe you can test .45colt buffalobore deer grenades to 44magnum out of a henry or rossi lever action
    Or even doing the 2 out of ruger blackhawks would be really neat to watch.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  6 месяцев назад +1

      I've actually been looking to grab a .45 Colt lever gun for quite a while now.

    • @jaceelee5450
      @jaceelee5450 6 месяцев назад

      @ToolsandTargets well so I got a henry .45colt and I've been shooting differnt rounds out of the standard loads seems to shoot high out of my henry compared to the faster shooting stuff the deer grenades though have some recoil supposedly pushing 1860fps

  • @davidmeeks2405
    @davidmeeks2405 7 месяцев назад

    Never have had to use it, hope I never do. But I have some in .357 magnum for my S&W 686 as well as .45 long colt for my Bond Arms Derringer with a 3" barrel

  • @lanedexter6303
    @lanedexter6303 Год назад +1

    Wow, difficult test. I guess you’d need a giant jelly block to get the whole picture. Interesting, though. It would be great if you could settle the chrono issues, then compare those judges to an ordinary .45 Colt revolver. 👍

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +1

      It always fights me with these Judges. It hates em.😆

  • @BUZZKILLJRJR
    @BUZZKILLJRJR Месяц назад +1

    So are those defensive rounds you're shooting in this video are they standard pressure for just your standard pressure 45 Colt pistol? With a lightweight slug obviously?

  • @jedediahsibley3355
    @jedediahsibley3355 Год назад +2

    Damb, hits like an explosive rd!

  • @judge4321
    @judge4321 Год назад

    Another great video

  • @kodywoodward
    @kodywoodward Год назад

    I have quite a bit of this civil defense and pilgrim ammo. It's not one of my carry ammos but I do have it as a backup ammo.

  • @scottstewart5784
    @scottstewart5784 Год назад +1

    I can't think of any aim points anywhere near center-mass that wouldn't be a surgeon's nightmare to fix. Assuming the patient made it that far. That disk is spinning on one axis (from the grooved barrel) - then it hits body, loses its petals, still rotating, and obviously it isn't going to stay that way - it's going to be face differential pressures and be deflected and spin on a second axis - akin to a tumbling round. If it stays in the block/body, it eventually settles into a frisbee-like alignment - the shape of least resistance.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад

      Yep, it's a very interesting bullet if nothing else.

  • @charlesmorgan1879
    @charlesmorgan1879 Год назад

    Wow !!! That would be messy...
    😂 i had a similar day of words...

  • @SaltyMaverick
    @SaltyMaverick 5 месяцев назад

    Is there any chance you can re-test these and the .357 Magnum Civil Defense with your new chronograph? I'd really like to see some accurate velocity readings. It seems hard to find some tests with these two calibers in particular with the Civil Defense stuff. Seems like the only Liberty Ammo stuff most people care about is the 9mm and 10mm.
    Also, it'd be great (and kinda funny) to see this stuff tested out of a Colt Single Action Army (or a clone).

  • @prestoncoll876
    @prestoncoll876 Год назад +1

    Absolutely love Liberty Civil Defense ammo.

  • @timgower1675
    @timgower1675 Год назад +1

    Would love to see what these rounds would do out of your Bond Arms derringer. Thanks for the great videos!

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад

      😎👊

    • @bjb2309
      @bjb2309 10 месяцев назад

      In my experience with my BAD in 45/410, the 45 keyholes somewhat often, leading me to believe this wouldn't starburst as intended. Perhaps due to only 1 inch of the derringer being rifled.

  • @kimness7796
    @kimness7796 Год назад

    Thanks for the hard work!!!! The jelly looks like about 1600-1800 fps. Great for blowing up musk melons!!! But I'd take a 3" .357 with 125s. These .410s are too big.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад

      Definitely take a .357 over these for anything serious. These are more for "hey look at this thing!" for me😎👍

  • @gort4016
    @gort4016 Год назад +1

    These sure are good for killing jelly blocks. I think I would pass as my carry round. Thanks T&T.

  • @coreymerrill3257
    @coreymerrill3257 Год назад

    I think you may find the forckng cone has an extremely high polish and that is making bullets burnish to matching extremely high polish as they jump the cylinder gap . So they would be mirror like and reflect light as they pass the shadow sensor of the chronograph. They read by how long the it takes the shadow to pass over one sensor and reach the second. If the light is reflecting off of the rifling engraved areas, which is more compression than cut engraving ,the bullet would be reflecting light in all directions including down as it spins . I'm not sure how else a particular type of gun could repeatedly have the same issue with such a system . Light HAS to be involved in some way.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +1

      Yeah, it is without a doubt something with these Judges causing some sort of issue. It happens with them almost every time with all types of ammo or distance I put between them and the chrono.

  • @michaelcaristo4891
    @michaelcaristo4891 10 месяцев назад

    Love the .45 LC!

  • @noahmercy-mann4323
    @noahmercy-mann4323 Год назад

    Talk about timing...I was just pondering some light-bullet/high-velocity 45 Colt testing while looking at an old package of 45 Colt MagSafe frangibles on my desk. 96 grain rated at 1,700 FPS from a 6" S&W Model 25. Bullets are a jacket- looks like an XTP- with #2 copper plated shot in an epoxy matrix, so basically a Glaser Safety Slug sans nose cone and with much larger pellets for better penetration. My test will not be practical like yours (since this ammo is no longer available), but should make for some mega gel destruction!

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +1

      I don't know why, but I'm just not sold on this Civil Defense ammo in general. In something like this it did a great job compared to other stuff out of these judges, but there are just too many other good options in the more commonly used calibers.

    • @noahmercy-mann4323
      @noahmercy-mann4323 Год назад

      @@ToolsandTargets I really wish Speer would bring back the 45 Colt 200 grain Gold Dot load (they actually used to do the "flying ashtray" in aluminum Blazer cases). I've loaded the new-style 45 ACP Gold Dots in 45 Colt at standard pressures, and they're soft enough to obturate and grab the rifling, so accuracy is acceptable. Velocity with the 200 grain virtually guarantees expansion, at least down to a 3 1/2 inch barrel.

  • @ironmikehallowween
    @ironmikehallowween Год назад +1

    That looks like an absolute mess for a surgeon. Not sure what they accomplish with such shallow penetration with respect to the shedding of the petals, but it definitely looks brutal. I really like segmented rounds for small game, but I am not sold on them for larger animals or self defense. Thanks for the video. It looked very frustrating, and I appreciate your work.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +1

      Agreed. These look like another good option in something like this Judge, but not for my main stuff.

  • @kathygates8845
    @kathygates8845 Год назад

    MY GRANDMOTHER WOULD GET ON TO MY GRAND DAD ABOUT CUSSING ..... !!!!!!! HE WOULD SAY .... !!!!! IT'S WORTH EVER WORD MAM .... !!!!!!!! GREAT VIDEO ... !!!!! THANK YOU TOOL ...!!!!!! DOUBLE G. HERE ...!!!!!

  • @bigtrev761
    @bigtrev761 Год назад +3

    🇦🇺😎👍Crazy science my friend…did you say the f word 🤣?….man it’s ripped the ass out of the jelly contraption….just judging the results I’d call that a reckless death ☠….I’d say 100% dangerous 🙈🏁…. Thankyou Sir

  • @timjohnson8390
    @timjohnson8390 Год назад

    Man I love these Civil Defense rounds for my home defense handguns in 40cal and wife's 9mm. Seems like they'd make anyone change their prior plans immediately.. thanks for the info be safe

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад

      Got a .40 test of them coming next week.😎👍

    • @timjohnson8390
      @timjohnson8390 Год назад

      @@ToolsandTargets my ccw is a shield n 40cal and they definitely hit hard from that size tool but I use them in my full size M&P pro series 40cal for home defense. Wow are they loud as hell though

  • @hazaelbecerra-ub8bq
    @hazaelbecerra-ub8bq 3 месяца назад

    Great video...but I have question is it safe to shoot.45 colt civil defense in my cimarrón pistolero single action

  • @peelreg
    @peelreg Год назад

    When a chrony does not like a pistol it may be the muzzle blast. Next time you shoot a Judge, try backing up a bit. I found that I need 15 feet (or more) to get 100% results.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад

      Yeah, it's definitely something to do with the blast from these Judges in particular. It happens nearly every time. I've stood far enough back that I was worried about the accuracy of these things hitting the chrono, and still get crazy errors from them.

  • @Eduardojr01
    @Eduardojr01 Год назад

    Que revólver bonito! simplesmente lindíssimo.otimo vídeo.👏👏

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +1

      Obrigado novamente, meu amigo! Tenha um ótimo fim de semana! 😎👊

  • @michaelhovsepian2584
    @michaelhovsepian2584 Год назад +1

    Thumbs Up T&T 👍
    Please test these Liberty Civil Defense
    in your Bond Arms Grizzly 🐻

  • @nightmaresnake7050
    @nightmaresnake7050 Год назад +1

    That crono testing was very confusing lol nice video tho

  • @richdoherty64
    @richdoherty64 Год назад

    I have that ammo in 38spl for my RIA snubnose. I'll probably just use it at the range.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +1

      It's impressive in the gel, but I'm not sold on it for my main calibers.

  • @tinkertalksguns7289
    @tinkertalksguns7289 Год назад

    Good test, but I am not keen on these bullets. I like to hit what I aim at, and if those bullets curve in tissue the way they do in gel it might miss vital structures. I'll stick to more conventional ammo.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +1

      Thank you sir. Not sold on them in general either.😎👍

  • @Oldsoldiersays
    @Oldsoldiersays Год назад +3

    out of my 2inch taurus i get 1894fps in 357 mag.

  • @angrysheepdog9744
    @angrysheepdog9744 Год назад

    You said it right “stupid thing”. Back to the drawing board! 🤣😂

  • @jackschmac
    @jackschmac Год назад

    I can see that they all went in straight and then dove down.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад

      Yeah once they get out of balance, they get crazy.😎👍

  • @billdye3530
    @billdye3530 Год назад

    That new Judge Executive model is pretty sharp looking for a chunky carry revolver. 👍

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад

      Local shop has one in stock. I really like how they used a brass rod in the front sight.

    • @billdye3530
      @billdye3530 Год назад

      Imagine it ported & having to pull the trigger with that ammo in it about 3:00AM in your home. Be AC/DC time "The Walls Were Shaking All Night Long" Concussion would shake Granny's dentures off the nightstand. 😂😂

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад

      @@billdye3530 🤣🤣🤣

  • @timshelley8635
    @timshelley8635 Год назад +1

    Awesome ammo and test! Wonder what it would do out of a lever gun...

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +2

      Thank you sir. I need to get me a .45 Colt Henry to go with the collection.

    • @timshelley8635
      @timshelley8635 Год назад

      @@ToolsandTargets I've got an old Rossi 92 that's been a nice rifle.

  • @CarolinaRimfire
    @CarolinaRimfire Год назад +1

    Jelly block looking like my son's diaper in the morning 🎉😂

  • @ReichenbachEsq
    @ReichenbachEsq Год назад

    This confirms my decision to stick to using heavy .45 Colt rounds & avoiding the entire class of Taurus Judge revolvers.

  • @GunRagDave
    @GunRagDave Год назад

    Thanks for testing these. I think I'll stick with HST.

  • @ftdefiance1
    @ftdefiance1 Год назад

    I wish more companies manufactured conventional revolvers in .45 Colt.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +2

      That would be nice. Most stuff is either a novelty like these Judges or derringers, or single actions.

  • @billdye3530
    @billdye3530 Год назад +2

    Glad I don't have to clean that jelly. Your High School Teacher was right about you becoming a Disruptive Person 😂. Start with first shot in pelvic region & go up. Don't know on this one. Stubby Snubby is at least 20dcb louder than 6.5in.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад

      Yeah, it was a loud one for sure. I started to clean em for the batch of tests I did today, but I just unwrapped some new ones instead. 😆😆😆

    • @billdye3530
      @billdye3530 Год назад

      ​@@ToolsandTargetsKinda like cleaning out a birdshot load? 💥🙏

  • @A_Brit
    @A_Brit Год назад

    I'm not sure what other offerings are in 45 LC, but at least they would cause a heck of a mess.

  • @terrell48
    @terrell48 Год назад +1

    Perhaps if you backed up to 10-15 feet and what if you used a Black Sharpie and colored the projectile black then fired it maybe???

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад

      Tried it on this one. It's always this way with the Judges for some reason.😆😆😆

  • @leroycaudill96
    @leroycaudill96 Год назад

    Good test Tools but you are right very unpredictable.

  • @deanhoward4128
    @deanhoward4128 9 месяцев назад

    I think these rounds are doing what they are designed to do! If I was defending myself in a populated area,I wouldn't worry about over penetration & when it dumps the energy,I don't think the bad guy would get very far...& the doctor would have a hard time getting all the fragments out! Maybe the coroner! I definitely would not like to get shot with those " mini grenade" type hollow points!

  • @jasonkeating9958
    @jasonkeating9958 Год назад +1

    Those 2" were not exactly impressive although Im not with those people who say that would only be a flesh wound minus the core,
    But the 6" was a different story, that extra fps seemed to really wake them up as that whole track looked nasty,
    Id like to see if going even longer like a 16" or 18" would do better,
    Also this explosive fragmentation round could be great if the company made a heavy version say 200gr to 250gr like a sjhp with the hollow point almost to the base with some internal slices inside to round to weaken it in a calibre like 45+p+/45 super/460 Rowland or a bit lighter with say a full power 775fpe 180gr to 225gr fragmenting 10mm or 357 mag or sig of 158gr to 180gr,
    If they had a heavy round from the start and got the whole round to detonate with high fpe you wouldn't need the base for penetration as the waight and fps plus the larger pieces a heavy round would produce would get it there and the wounding on the way would be incredible,
    Imagine this 78gr but much more power and 3 to 5 times the weight, maximum damage no over penetration.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад

      Yeah, I would love to see all of these Civil Defense with some more weight to em.

  • @ctsnider88
    @ctsnider88 Год назад

    I have a lot to say on this one. my sympathies to you if you are going to reuse that block. Good luck to any surgeon that tries to remove those from someone. Do the fragments travel far enough to be effective even if it is a chest shot? Is that disc much bigger than a 22 round? This bullet is not one I could judge by the gel test. ( pun not intended but it fits) Good test though.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  Год назад +1

      I'm not completely sold on these Civil Defense rounds. Looks like another good option in this case but I personally prefer conventional stuff in my main use calibers and guns.

  • @natjonestower3035
    @natjonestower3035 Год назад

    Fine example of a "sit yer ass down" round.

  • @ccassidy43montana
    @ccassidy43montana 3 месяца назад

    You need a Garmin Chronograph.. spendy, but accurate and gives you ft pounds of energy

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  3 месяца назад

      I use a Labradar now. It gives you all the info you want all the way out to 100 yards. The Garmin only reads at the muzzle.

  • @PRINCE_175
    @PRINCE_175 14 дней назад

    I have Bondarms 2 1/2” shooting Barnes all copper 45LC…it’s a beast…Hate it too death because the Daringer itself feels like a brick in my pocket 😂

  • @dennisclapp2302
    @dennisclapp2302 9 месяцев назад

    Just a heads up , usually that kind of chrono you're using has to have light to work correctly ... So it could be being in the shade might be causing your reading problems on it ... Nice videos you do though ...

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  9 месяцев назад +1

      Appreciate that. I have added an IR light bar setup to it since this, and mainly use a Labradar now.😎👍

  • @randlerichardson5826
    @randlerichardson5826 Год назад +1

    See you soon Tools