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 Hornady Ammunition 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 Hornady Ammunition 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.
25rds - 9mm Hornady Critical Duty 135gr. FlexLock HP Ammo Gel Test Results
Median | |||||
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Bullet Depth (in.) | 17.4 | 18.3 | 20.7 | 21.5 | 23.5 |
Expanded Diameter (in.) | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.47 |
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) | 135 | 136 | 136 | 136 | 136 |
Bullet Velocity (fps) | 934 | 937 | 938 | 941 | 942 |
Hornady Ammunition 9mm Luger (9x19) Ballistic Data
Hornady Ammunition 9mm Luger (9x19) Ammo Details
- Barrel Length inches
- 4
- Ballistics Coefficient (G1)
- 0.195
- Ballistics Coefficient (G7)
- 0.000
- Sectional Density
- 0.153
Muzzle | 25 yds. | 50 yds. | 75 yds. | 100 yds. | |
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Velocity fps | 1010 | 984 | 960 | 938 | 918 |
Energy ft lbs | 306 | 290 | 276 | 264 | 253 |
Bullet drop inch | n/a | 0 | -2.2 | -6.8 | -13.9 |
Trajectory Line Graph Hornady Ammunition 9mm Luger (9x19)
Velocity / Energy Comparisons
The Reviews
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Above and beyond with my order.
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This is the best self-defense ammo just because the higher grain than the critical defense gives you the advantage of stopping power threw car doors windows etc just the perfect round that works well for all brands of firearms