Gel test Results
As you hunt for the best self-defense 9mm Luger (9x19) ammo, we thought you might enjoy seeing the results of some testing we recently conducted with calibrated Clear Ballistics gelatin.
We shot five of these Speer rounds through a four-layer cloth barrier using a S&W M&P Shield. The results are detailed in the video you see above as well as the photographs. Through the charts, you should get a great idea how this Speer ammo stacked up relative to other 9mm Luger (9x19) ammo products available to American shooters.
To get a better sense of our tests, be sure to check out all the protocols we followed when conducting our tests to determine the best self-defense ammo.
1000rds – 9mm Speer LE Gold Dot 147gr. JHP Ammo Gel Test Results
Median | |||||
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Bullet Depth (in.) | 14.6 | 15 | 15.4 | 16 | 16.7 |
Expanded Diameter (in.) | 0.55 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.58 |
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) | 145.8 | 146.1 | 146.6 | 146.7 | 147.2 |
Bullet Velocity (fps) | 886 | 890 | 890 | 896 | 904 |
Speer 9mm Luger (9x19) Ballistic Data
Speer 9mm Luger (9x19) Ammo Details
- Barrel Length inches
- 4
- Ballistics Coefficient (G1)
- 0.164
- Ballistics Coefficient (G7)
- 0.000
- Sectional Density
- 0.167
Muzzle | 25 yds. | 50 yds. | 75 yds. | 100 yds. | |
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Velocity fps | 990 | 962 | 936 | 913 | 891 |
Energy ft lbs | 320 | 302 | 286 | 272 | 259 |
Bullet drop inch | n/a | 0 | -1.5 | -5.4 | -11.9 |
Trajectory Line Graph Speer 9mm Luger (9x19)
Velocity / Energy Comparisons
The Reviews
Why Shooters and Hunters love or hate 1000rds – 9mm Speer LE Gold Dot 147gr. JHP Ammo
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As always ATG got the shipment out quickly. Ammo is great for the range, where I use it. Browning Hi-Power and CZ 75B ate it up with no malfunctions. I'll buy more.