How about some current Starfires? I've always considered that to be an overlooked, but quite lethal ammunition. 
It's Almost That Time of Year Again...
to do hand-gun ballistics testing in my lab. \/
The purpose of the testing is to obtain fresh samples of rifling marks on bullets and firing pin impressions, extractor markings, etc. on the casings, but it's also kind of neat to see how the various rounds expand in a low-velocity water trap.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v20/duckbuck/shootinginto.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v20/duckbuck/evidenceinhand.jpg
I've got the ability to test .22; .32 ACP; 9mm, .38 spl, .357 mag and .357 Sig; .40 S&W; .41 mag; and .45 ACP. There is usually a .44 mag that comes visiting and maybe even a 10mm, but I don't own either caliber and we'll be stuck with whatever ammo is supplied.
If you've got a favorite standard (non-exotic) factory load in one of those calibers, I'd be happy to shoot a couple of rounds into the tank and post some pics, as long as I don't have to special order the ammo.
Just let me know.
BTW - this testing has absolutely no scientific or sociological value other than: (1) it's fun to do :mrgreen: and (2) we get to see how the ammo performs under the listed conditions.
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/ The purpose of the testing is to obtain fresh samples of rifling marks on bullets and firing pin impressions, extractor markings, etc. on the casings, but it's also kind of neat to see how the various rounds expand in a low-velocity water trap.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v20/duckbuck/shootinginto.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v20/duckbuck/evidenceinhand.jpg
I've got the ability to test .22; .32 ACP; 9mm, .38 spl, .357 mag and .357 Sig; .40 S&W; .41 mag; and .45 ACP. There is usually a .44 mag that comes visiting and maybe even a 10mm, but I don't own either caliber and we'll be stuck with whatever ammo is supplied.
If you've got a favorite standard (non-exotic) factory load in one of those calibers, I'd be happy to shoot a couple of rounds into the tank and post some pics, as long as I don't have to special order the ammo.
Just let me know.
BTW - this testing has absolutely no scientific or sociological value other than: (1) it's fun to do :mrgreen: and (2) we get to see how the ammo performs under the listed conditions.
db
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I've got some .40s and I think maybe some 9mm (although don't hold me to that).
I'll definitely fire a few for ya.
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I'll definitely fire a few for ya.
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It sure would be nice to see some .32acp tests!?!?!
Yep - I've got some of those, too. I'll add them to the list.
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duckbuck, I have a fairly good supply of some of the older specialty rounds, like Black Talon, Hydra-shok, Starfire, Glaser Blue (even some of the old flat-tips). If I can help, let me know.
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