Uploaded October 2016 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago

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We attempt to run a modern semi-auto hand gun with black powder instead of smokeless powder to see if the invention of smokeless powder is necessary for the development of auto loading firearms.

Testing was done with a Hi Point C9 and a custom 9mm loading we tested in a ransom rest.

Hi Point Torture Testing
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRW1xHsPuhDGOqcSzOdEIvkbVJ7FiozLd

Pyrodex vs Black Powder
youtu.be/oGyhsQug03o