Ballistic gelatin test results : .380ACP Glaser Safety Slug

[Brass Fetcher]

Special thanks to Franklin Gun Shop of Athens, Georgia for their sponsorship of this test.

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Brass Fetcher Ballistic Testing

Test # Franklin Gun Shop 1

Cartridge : .380ACP Glaser 70gr Silver Safety Slug

Test Parameters : Nominal 10% ballistic gelatin block. No barriers present. (17.5x5x5)” gelatin block


Block calibration velocity : 585 ft/sec

Block calibration penetration : 3.3 inch

Block calibration temperature : 37.9 degrees Fahrenheit

Block core temperature : 38.8 degrees Fahrenheit


Bullet impact velocity : 1222 ft/sec

Deepest penetration depth : 6.0 inch

Maximum crack diameter : 1.9 inch

Maximum crack diameter location : 1.3 inch

Cavitation depth : 0-5.4 inch



Weapon : Kel-Tec P3AT with 2.75" barrel length

Distance from weapon muzzle to impact face of gelatin block : 10.0 feet

Test site conditions : 69 degrees Fahrenheit, 45% relative humidity

Time out of refrigeration prior to shot impact : 4 minutes


Combined recovered weight of jacket and projectiles : 69.2gr

Jacket recovered average diameter : 0.479”

Jacket recovered length : 0.324”

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[Soybomb]

At least it out penetrated the calibration bb I suppose

 

[R.W.Dale]

looks like this stuff is pretty safe.........unfortunatly for the target as well.


that being said I love these tests BRAVO