Does A Short Barrel Equal Poor Performance? .38 Special 158 vs 125 Grain Ballistic Gel Test!
This video performs a ballistic gel test comparing 125-grain and 158-grain .38 Special hollow-point ammunition from Monarch (PPU) and Ammo Inc. The test is conducted using a Taurus 856 2-inch barrel revolver. The primary question addressed is whether a short barrel significantly impacts the performance of .38 Special ammunition, specifically focusing on penetration and expansion in ballistic gel. The video aims to determine which bullet weight performs best from this compact firearm.









