Gel test Results
We tested this Hornady Ammunition 9mm Luger (9x19) ammo by firing five rounds with a S&W M&P Shield with a -inch barrel into calibrated Clear Ballistics gelatin. Of those five rounds, we discovered the ammo penetrated an average of 13.62-inches into the gelatin. Our test rounds ended the test with an average expanded diameter of 0.516-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 Hornady Ammunition 9mm Luger (9x19) ammunition stacks up compared to other self-defense rounds in 9mm Luger (9x19).
To read more about our testing procedures and processes, please head here.
250rds - 9mm Hornady Critical Defense 115gr. HP Ammo Gel Test Results
Median | |||||
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Bullet Depth (in.) | 13 | 13.5 | 13.7 | 13.8 | 14.1 |
Expanded Diameter (in.) | 0.48 | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.54 |
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) | 115 | 115.5 | 115.7 | 115.7 | 115.8 |
Bullet Velocity (fps) | 1059 | 1062 | 1063 | 1064 | 1072 |
Hornady Ammunition 9mm Luger (9x19) Ballistic Data
Hornady Ammunition 9mm Luger (9x19) Ammo Details
- Barrel Length inches
- 4
- Ballistics Coefficient (G1)
- 0.129
- Ballistics Coefficient (G7)
- 0.000
- Sectional Density
- 0.130
Muzzle | 25 yds. | 50 yds. | 75 yds. | 100 yds. | |
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Velocity fps | 1140 | 1078 | 1028 | 987 | 951 |
Energy ft lbs | 332 | 297 | 270 | 249 | 231 |
Bullet drop inch | n/a | 0 | -1.9 | -5.8 | -12 |
Trajectory Line Graph Hornady Ammunition 9mm Luger (9x19)
Velocity / Energy Comparisons
The Reviews
Why Shooters and Hunters love or hate 250rds - 9mm Hornady Critical Defense 115gr. HP Ammo
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It's my favorite carry ammo.
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Awesome round!
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Accurate, well control recoil similar to FMJ. Very happy of the quality its now my carry load.