Ballistic Testing of Self-Defense Rounds - Interesting Article!

[SmokeyJoe]

I had posted this on another forum, but wanted to share it here.

From the site "Lucky Gunner," they did a thorough examination of several brands and calibers. I found it pretty interesting. The page includes .380, 9mm, .40, and .45.

http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/self-defense-ammo-ballistic-tests/#9mm

 

[Jayne]

That's some amazing data. It also makes me feel pretty good about my EDC ammo:

 

[DangerRuss]

That's some amazing data. It also makes me feel pretty good about my EDC ammo:

What brand/type is that?

 

[P01135809]

Lucky gunner and shootingthebull410 (9mm ammo quest) on YouTube are the best. I wish ammo quest would give a summary video.

https://www.youtube.com/user/ShootingTheBull410/feed

 

[B00ger]

That's some amazing data. It also makes me feel pretty good about my EDC ammo:

What brand/type is that?

Looks like Hornady Critical Defense.

 

[Jayne]

What brand/type is that?

B00ger has it right, it's critical defense. Penetration in 9mm is just on the edge of acceptable but expansion (and in theory energy transfer) was impressive.

 

[spittinfire]

Good information here. I did some testing of my own a few years ago with HSTs first came out. One bullet that I was really surprised with was the Remington/UMC 230gr JHP...you know the one, the 100rd value pack that would could buy for $45 at the time. I think they're $60ish now. Anyway, they expanded very well and held their weight. I actually keep several hundred of them on hand simply because of that test. They aren't my top pick for SD but I wouldn't be afraid to use them. Also, if someone is on a tight budget but wants a good bullet, it's a solid option.
IF anyone wants the pics/bullet weights I could probably dig the info up.

 

[SmokeyJoe]

Good information here. I did some testing of my own a few years ago with HSTs first came out. One bullet that I was really surprised with was the Remington/UMC 230gr JHP...you know the one, the 100rd value pack that would could buy for $45 at the time. I think they're $60ish now. Anyway, they expanded very well and held their weight. I actually keep several hundred of them on hand simply because of that test. They aren't my top pick for SD but I wouldn't be afraid to use them. Also, if someone is on a tight budget but wants a good bullet, it's a solid option.
IF anyone wants the pics/bullet weights I could probably dig the info up.

Very cool! Thanks for sharing that information.

 

[Average Joe]

Thanks for the link.

 

[Sheepdog910]

Good read looks like winchester ranger and speer gold dot did the best in all the tested calibers.

 

[11B CIB]

Really surprised at how the Hydra Shok's expanded (or rather....didn't) compared to the HST.

I carry Speer Gold Dot 124gr +P....has been debating a swap to 147gr but I guess I'll stick with a known quantity