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 15.88-inches into the gelatin. Our test rounds ended the test with an average expanded diameter of 0.618-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.
50rds – 40 S&W Speer LE Gold Dot 165gr. JHP Ammo Gel Test Results
Median | |||||
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Bullet Depth (in.) | 13.7 | 16 | 16 | 16.7 | 17 |
Expanded Diameter (in.) | 0.59 | 0.6 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.66 |
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) | 164 | 164.2 | 164.4 | 164.7 | 165.4 |
Bullet Velocity (fps) | 1048 | 1071 | 1076 | 1076 | 1127 |
Speer 40 Smith & Wesson Ballistic Data
Speer 40 Smith & Wesson Ammo Details
- Barrel Length inches
- 4
- Ballistics Coefficient (G1)
- 0.138
- Ballistics Coefficient (G7)
- 0.000
- Sectional Density
- 0.147
Muzzle | 25 yds. | 50 yds. | 75 yds. | 100 yds. | |
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Velocity fps | 1150 | 1090 | 1042 | 1001 | 967 |
Energy ft lbs | 484 | 436 | 398 | 367 | 342 |
Bullet drop inch | n/a | 0 | -0.9 | -3.9 | -8.9 |
Trajectory Line Graph Speer 40 Smith & Wesson
Velocity / Energy Comparisons
The Reviews
Why Shooters and Hunters love or hate 50rds – 40 S&W Speer LE Gold Dot 165gr. JHP Ammo
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This IS the .40 load of loads. Along with the 165gr HST/Ranger T/Bonded, but given the choice; it's the 165gr Gold Dot. It's more accurate than I can shoot, hits hard, penetrates well and expands as well. THE ideal .40 load. Mid weight loads in all calibers work best (124gr +P 9x19, 165gr .40, 200gr +P .45ACP etc. You get the point.