Skip to content

LuckyGunner.com Labs

  • About
  • Contact
  • Shop LuckyGunner.com
  • Experiments
  • How To Guides
  • Lounge

Experiments

Firearm and Ammunition Experiments

The science behind how ammunition functions and behaves – internal, external, and terminal ballistics – can be very complicated and difficult to understand. In addition, the nature of the internet makes it difficult for the average shooter to sift out facts and truth from a sea of falsehoods and misinformation.

LuckyGunner Labs conducts experiments, tests and research with an objective viewpoint and an interest in finding and reporting the truth, whatever it may be. These experiments might cover the behavior of ammunition immediately after it is fired, or after the bullet or projectile has traveled a few hundred yards, or as it impacts its target.

In addition, firearms tests are conducted, comparing and contrasting the relative strengths and weaknesses of various handguns, rifles, and shotguns. These tests and reviews are done in as objective a manner as possible.

The experiments, tests, and reviews conducted by LuckyGunner Labs are useful and relevant to all types of shooters, from novice to expert.

Pocket Pistol Caliber Ballistic Gel Tests

Pocket Pistol Caliber Ballistic Gel Tests

By Chris Baker

Shortcuts .22 LR .22 Magnum .25 ACP .32 ACP 9mm Makarov .380 ACP .32 S&W Long .32 H&R Magnum .327 … Continued

Jan 17, 2020Jun 7, 2021 No Comments
More
Brass vs. Steel Cased Ammo – An Epic Torture Test

Brass vs. Steel Cased Ammo – An Epic Torture Test

By Andrew

There are two major types of centerfire rifle cartridges available on the market today: Those which are loaded with steel, … Continued

Sep 21, 2019Feb 28, 2023 335 Comments
More
.357 Sig Self-Defense Ammo Ballistic Gelatin Test

.357 Sig Self-Defense Ammo Ballistic Gelatin Test

By Chris Baker

One of the most-requested calibers for us to add to our ballistic gelatin testing project is easily .357 Sig. This … Continued

Aug 16, 2018Nov 6, 2018 No Comments
More
10mm Auto Self-Defense Ammo Ballistic Gel Tests

10mm Auto Self-Defense Ammo Ballistic Gel Tests

By Chris Baker

So far, our ballistics gelatin testing project has covered 184 different factory loads split across today’s six most popular handgun … Continued

Jul 11, 2018Nov 6, 2018 No Comments
More
.38 Special and .357 Magnum Self-Defense Ammo Ballistics Test

.38 Special and .357 Magnum Self-Defense Ammo Ballistics Test

By Chris Baker

Revolver fans rejoice! It’s been a long time coming, but we’re finally ready to show you the results of our ballistics … Continued

Apr 4, 2017Aug 11, 2022 No Comments
More
Handgun Self-Defense Ammunition Ballistics Test

Handgun Self-Defense Ammunition Ballistics Test

By Chris Baker

Shortcuts Updates Project Summary Ballistics Testing in Plain English Lucky Gunner Testing Standards How to Read the Results Ballistics Test Results … Continued

Oct 15, 2015Mar 6, 2020 286 Comments
More
Eye Protection and Shooting Glasses Review

Eye Protection and Shooting Glasses Review

By Andrew

As a Navy Corpsman, I had the opportunity to see the results of a number of injuries, including those involving … Continued

Jul 19, 2012Aug 14, 2015 40 Comments
More
5.56 vs .223 – What You Know May Be Wrong

5.56 vs .223 – What You Know May Be Wrong

By Andrew

The differences between .223 Remington and 5.56mm NATO have been hashed out many times on the internet. Unfortunately, many of … Continued

Jun 22, 2012Dec 11, 2018 198 Comments
More

E-Mail Subscription

Informative tests, reviews and insights into firearms and ammunition - with the occasional explosion for good measure!

Follow us

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Recent
  • Popular
  • Pocket Pistol Caliber Ballistic Gel Tests
  • Brass vs. Steel Cased Ammo – An Epic Torture Test
  • .357 Sig Self-Defense Ammo Ballistic Gelatin Test
  • 10mm Auto Self-Defense Ammo Ballistic Gel Tests
  • .38 Special and .357 Magnum Self-Defense Ammo Ballistics Test
  • Handgun Self-Defense Ammunition Ballistics Test
  • Ammo in 2013: A Look Behind the Scenes at Lucky Gunner
  • The Colt Python – An Ideal Zombie Gun?
  • Handgun Self-Defense Ammunition Ballistics Test
  • .38 Special and .357 Magnum Self-Defense Ammo Ballistics Test
  • Pocket Pistol Caliber Ballistic Gel Tests
  • .357 Sig Self-Defense Ammo Ballistic Gelatin Test
  • 10mm Auto Self-Defense Ammo Ballistic Gel Tests

Shop LuckyGunner.com

Fast Shipping, In-Stock Ammo

LuckyGunner
  • About Lucky Gunner Labs
  • Who is Lucky Gunner?
  • Lucky Gunner Lounge
  • Free Targets

© 2009-2022 LuckyGunner, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Legal Disclaimer