I thought DoubleTap 158gr Bonded JHP recoil from my S&W 340PD ultra light Scandium was severe, so I can't even imaging this being safe in my Scandium revolver!

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Out of a 2” barrel If you’re probably better off launching 125gr soft points for deep penetration, or 125gr gold dot hp for self defense. The lighter loads get better velocity from short barrels.

Hard to take you serious, your kinda goofy

I am not a fashionista. I love that handgun though. My problem is the four layers of denim test. Ridiculous. Assuming you’re shooting at a bad guy the likelihood of them wearing two pairs of denim pants and you’re shooting him in the ass pocket or next to zero. Just would love to know how Experts came up with four layers. The closest thing I can come up with is a really good car heart heavy weather halt. Certainly don’t want to be shooting the truckers are farmers. Back to the main thing you did excellent demo there thank you thank you

I think the lack of velocity defeated that round.

Was thinking about getting these for my 3" revolver. Something cheap but decent to stockpile.

Has anyone ever tried to run 180 grain 357 BB through a ruger sp 101. Would that damage the gun? Owners manual says it should handle sammi ammo fine but I am concerned that the additional pressure might mess up the cylinder alignment.

If when empty the slide moves back by hand and it locks and stays open the rounds were probably a little bit weak and not pushing the slide back enough to engage the lock

There a larger issue you with your recoil sensitivity

👍👍great test but I would hate to shoot that out of a snub nose. It would definitely do the job but I wonder how many people could stay on target for a second shot.

This ammo hurt my hand just watching your video!

Gotta love some Buffalo bore! It kicks like a mule out of a snub, but it will always be consistent, and will work as intended. Got a ruger sp101 with their 125 Heavies. It's a riot to shoot and looks like a flashbang in your hand.

I just tested Federal 158+P LSWCP vs UW Standard old Red Coating...through 4 layer tshirt "Light Clothing"....UW did not do well one shot 2" one shot 3"

BB is Smokin’

"Modern Meat Target" Tested 124 gr Fiocchi Defense Dynamics vs Federal punch in both Short & Long Barrels ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-e22hwbbevgQ.html

If the standard is layers of denim, why would you not go with that?

Looks like something a woman would be carrying in her purse in Beverly Hills, not something a man would be carrying to save his life

Absolutly no point in test bb 180 load in 2" revolver.

My choice for EDC. Federal HST's though.

I used to own a Rossi Puma model 92 carbine with a saddle ring. It was my truck gun for many years. I harvested many deer with it and three elk. I liked it so much I bought a Rossi model 92 .44 mag. which I didn't like. The barrel was much thinner and after just a couple shots the group would spread a lot. I sold it to a dude wrangler for a camp gun. Since those days I bought a Ruger M77/.357 and haven't looked back. It's got an old Weaver K2.5 scope I wouldn't trade for any new scope. I load my own ammunition so I can match or exceed any factory ammunition.

Why did'nt you use the buffalo bore 180gr JHP?

I use 180 grain HSM bear loads in a 4" S&W Model 19. They only clock 1000 fps but aren't too hot to handle. Out of a 16" carbine they average 1400 fps. I don't care for 2" magnums because they produce more recoil than useful velocity.

I love mine, glorious trigger and very aesthetically pleasing.

This is the problem with .380. This round give good expansion, but insufficient penetration. To get enough penetration in .380 you basically have to give up expansion.

That Underwood ammo is quite impressive. It's a real lay them downer!

Federal Punch and Stinger cases are a bit longer than standard long rifle cases.

BB doing what most don’t

Dangerous game load. 2 legged and 4. It's also dangerous on the palm of your hand! hahaha

That's impressive. Thanks for sharing!

👍👍Thanks Dave, recoil had to be stout.

Ugh! I love the performance; however, I also love not having to ice my hand afterward....

YEEEOOOOZA! That one had to be a fun one to shoot in a snubbie. The 158 gr 357 Mag load from BB in my S&W mod 60 is a thumper. This 180 has really got to kick in a little gun

9mm fan boys…”A +P will do that!!!” 😂

Let’s see the recoil

Absolute fail.

This is great news - I have these Buffalo Barnes and Double Tap solid copper HP. My DT 110gr are Barnes as well. Is there any chance you could test the DoupleTap Ammo 110gr +P copper HP?

It looks like all the shots were hitting POA. I think it's more an inexpensive pistol rather than a cheap one. I own one myself. I'm also a revolver guy so I don't see having 8 rounds as a handicap, especially since I have a spare 7 and a spare 9 round.

Normally Pro Mag is the budget choice. No other reason to buy Pro Mag, the prices I've seen are the same as Ruger.

Those gold dots going for over two dollars a round now. Ouch.

My personal list is 1. Underwood Extreme Defender 90 grain 2. Speer Gold Dot 124 grain +P 3. Federal HST 124 grain +P The Defenders perform so well but are expensive. Gold Dots are bonded and seem to penetrate barriers better. HSTs when they mushroom are so nice but don't perform in barriers as well as Defenders or Gold Dots. Prices reflect the performance as Underwood's are $1.10 a round, Gold Dots are $0.60 a round and HSTs are $0.57 a round. I stack HSTs as the price is appealing.

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Thanks for making this video. I have a J-frame clone 605 Defender 3" and got this ammo due to black bear taking interest in my fly fishing. I fish where there was a black bear fatality.

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Dang, round nose vs hollow point? Id love to see the same test between mini mags, velocitors and stingers. All hollow point.

Wow

That was impressive, especially from the short barrel. penetration and expansion, plus reliability through your pistol.

Nice

Try some Norma 9mm MHP 85gr. They can be had for less than $13 per box of 50! and exhibit similar characteristics except for Low Recoil.

👍👍good performance out of a 3” barrel. Thanks Dave