Gel test Results
We tested this Speer 40 Smith & Wesson ammo by firing five rounds with a S&W M&P40c with a -inch barrel into calibrated Clear Ballistics gelatin. Of those five rounds, we discovered the ammo penetrated an average of 14.58-inches into the gelatin. Our test rounds ended the test with an average expanded diameter of 0.638-inches, retaining 100% of the projectile's original weight.
On this page, you'll see video of our tests including photographs that detail the ammunition before/after firing it through a four-layer barrier into gelatin. Also, you'll see how this Speer 40 Smith & Wesson ammunition stacks up compared to other self-defense rounds in 40 Smith & Wesson.
To read more about our testing procedures and processes, please head here.
1000rds – 40 S&W Speer Gold Dot 180gr. Bonded JHP Ammo Gel Test Results
Median | |||||
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Bullet Depth (in.) | 13.6 | 14.2 | 14.3 | 14.7 | 16.1 |
Expanded Diameter (in.) | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.64 | 0.65 | 0.66 |
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) | 178.2 | 178.5 | 179.1 | 180.1 | 180.2 |
Bullet Velocity (fps) | 958 | 966 | 967 | 973 | 980 |
Speer 40 Smith & Wesson Ballistic Data
Speer 40 Smith & Wesson Ammo Details
- Barrel Length inches
- 4
- Ballistics Coefficient (G1)
- 0.143
- Ballistics Coefficient (G7)
- 0.000
- Sectional Density
- 0.161
Muzzle | 25 yds. | 50 yds. | 75 yds. | 100 yds. | |
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Velocity fps | 1025 | 988 | 956 | 928 | 902 |
Energy ft lbs | 420 | 390 | 365 | 344 | 325 |
Bullet drop inch | n/a | 0 | -1.3 | -5 | -11.2 |
Trajectory Line Graph Speer 40 Smith & Wesson
Velocity / Energy Comparisons
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