August 7, 2013 - Going Ballistic

CaliforniaMama · 08-07-2013, 12:55 PM

Firearm aficionado Andrew Tuohy firing his .45 Kimber 1911 underwater in his pool.

Here is .40 165gr and .45 230gr loaded ammo and expanded projectiles.

"Andrew told us that while no guns were damaged in the making of these photos, the underwater shock he felt after they were fired made him feel like he had been kicked in the chest."

Leslie Horn at Gizmodo

The video above shows Andrew firing a .40 Glock 22 in his own pool. The video was shot with Pentax WG-2 on the "high speed" video setting. It's been slowed down to 30fps for an added bad ass factor. (Watch for the bullet and casing to slow down and sink to the bottom at the end.)

From Gizmodo

BigV · 08-07-2013, 01:02 PM

It sure doesn't seem to take much water to stop the projectile, does it?

Gravdigr · 08-07-2013, 06:53 PM

I wouldn't want to be underwater myself when doing that.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-07-2013, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigV

It sure doesn't seem to take much water to stop the projectile, does it?

Slightly less than flesh.

SPUCK · 08-08-2013, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigV

It sure doesn't seem to take much water to stop the projectile, does it?

Remember Sea Hunt???

We saw them dodging bullets shot at them underwater every episode.

Undertoad · 08-08-2013, 08:36 AM

SPUCK age reference noted: he remembers "Sea Hunt".

There was a Mythbusters about this. They fired a 50 caliber round into the water. This is a round that can kill you a half mile away, or penetrate light armor. The Mythbusters figured that you'd be safe 14 inches below surface.

Degrees · 08-08-2013, 09:35 AM

Very interesting pictures.

CaliforniaMama · 08-12-2013, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Gravdigr

I wouldn't want to be underwater myself when doing that.

Why not?

Interesting stuff you guys brought up. I was just thinking about the cool pictures, not about the range or velocity of the projectile.

chrisinhouston · 08-18-2013, 12:23 PM

And it's important we continue the fight for the right to shoot guns under water. The second amendment applies to all mammals, whales and dolphins alike.

08-07-2013, 12:55 PM	#1
CaliforniaMama I wonder . . . Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Left Coast, a pretty good place to be. Posts: 1,278	August 7, 2013 - Going Ballistic Firearm aficionado Andrew Tuohy firing his .45 Kimber 1911 underwater in his pool. Here is .40 165gr and .45 230gr loaded ammo and expanded projectiles. "Andrew told us that while no guns were damaged in the making of these photos, the underwater shock he felt after they were fired made him feel like he had been kicked in the chest." Leslie Horn at Gizmodo The video above shows Andrew firing a .40 Glock 22 in his own pool. The video was shot with Pentax WG-2 on the "high speed" video setting. It's been slowed down to 30fps for an added bad ass factor. (Watch for the bullet and casing to slow down and sink to the bottom at the end.) From Gizmodo

08-07-2013, 01:02 PM	#2
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	It sure doesn't seem to take much water to stop the projectile, does it? __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

08-07-2013, 06:53 PM	#3
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	I wouldn't want to be underwater myself when doing that. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

08-08-2013, 08:36 AM	#6
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	SPUCK age reference noted: he remembers "Sea Hunt". There was a Mythbusters about this. They fired a 50 caliber round into the water. This is a round that can kill you a half mile away, or penetrate light armor. The Mythbusters figured that you'd be safe 14 inches below surface.

08-08-2013, 09:35 AM	#7
Degrees Resident Denizen Join Date: May 2001 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 62	Very interesting pictures.

08-18-2013, 12:23 PM	#9
chrisinhouston Professor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,857	And it's important we continue the fight for the right to shoot guns under water. The second amendment applies to all mammals, whales and dolphins alike.

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