.45 ACP test result photos, Helmet

[HTTI Canada]

HTTI high cut Kevlar FAST Helmets Test result photos of .45ACP 230gr. FMJ (Returned from NTS lab)



(Lining and Trauma pads removed)

[HTTI Canada]

9mm (124gr, FMJ) also added, hits are marked with white circle

[ponymusic]

Very interesting, thank you for posting these results. I'm looking forward to more of your posts.

[hollowedpoint]

Damn I’d imagine that 45 would leave you with a massive headache lol probably still dead!

[guysavard]

From the few videos and articles on ballistic helmets, I’m not sure if there are any helmets on the market where taking a direct hit will be a good time. Seems like protection from shrapnel is the main encounter they provide protection from. I appreciate the pictures and reports provided. With personal finances being a concern, some amount of ballistic protection is better than none. Can always upgrade later if the desire is to acquire an expensive name brand that still won’t ensure you’ll survive even a pistol caliber to your head.

[xtdgnx]

This is really interesting stuff. Just out of curiosity, what does "Threat Level: Special Threat" mean in this case? Just a classification of the testing?

[HTTI Canada]

This is really interesting stuff. Just out of curiosity, what does "Threat Level: Special Threat" mean in this case? Just a classification of the testing?

Yes, common example would be plates tested for M855 (green tip) and given a industry rating of level III+, and is not an rating covered by NIJ standards.

[HTTI Canada]

I've received a few enquiries regarding the BFD (Back Face Deformation) of our helmets. We send our helmets to NIJ certified labs to be tested, and are very proud of the results that we receive back, with the greatest BFD being only about 11.5mm at the front (.45APC 230gr. FMJ at 925fps, BFD<11.5mm all sides).

We also test for BFD against .357 Sig and .44 mag to ensure industry leading protection (vast majority only show/test for 9mm BFD), and will post the results we received from the lab separate from this bump.