Ballistic gelatin test results : .38 Special Derringer (heavy clothing test)

[Brass Fetcher]

Many thanks to J.K. for sponsoring this test in full.

Cartridge : .38 Special Cor-Bon 110gr +P DPX all copper hollowpoint

Firearm : .357 Magnum derringer with 1.4" barrel length

Block calibration : All depths corrected (From 10.1cm @ 582 ft/sec)

Single shot fired from 10' distance into gelatin block faced with 4 layers of 14.1 ounce denim fabric (to simulate heavy winter clothing). Bullet impacted at 934 ft/sec, penetrated to 11.4" and was recovered at 0.505" average diameter and 110.8gr weight.

 

[Dave Williams]

You do an excellent job on these threads, thanks.

I was able to test the same load from my 442, and it went just a hair over 12 and expanded to .62.

It looks like a great load for snubs.

Dave Williams

 

[DawgFvr]

Yup...Corbon DPX carried in my P3AT, my 642 and my .45 ACP. Copper bullets are fast...always expand...do not foul the barrel like lead...have less recoil...penetrate deeper...they Rule!

 

[MICHAEL T]

I love my DPX rounds I agree they rule