Gel test Results
In hopes of giving ourselves and our customers a better idea how this 9mm Luger (9x19) self-defense ammo would perform if called upon in a self-defense scenario, we tested dozens of the best selling hollow points on the market.
We fired five rounds of this Black Hills Ammunition 9mm Luger (9x19) ammo through a cloth barrier into Clear Ballistics calibrated synthetic gelatin and recorded the results. For these tests, we used a S&W M&P Shield with a -inch barrel. In the photos, graphics and video on this page, you can see specifically how the Black Hills Ammunition ammo performed and how it sticks up with the rest of the 9mm Luger (9x19) ammo we have tested so far.
To read more about our testing procedures and discover what round makes the best self-defense ammo for you head to this page.
Unfired versus Fired Round Comparison
How do the results for this Black Hills Ammunition 9mm Luger (9x19) compare to other Black Hills Ammunition?
20rds - 9mm Luger Black Hills 115gr. +P JHP Ammo Gel Test Results
| Median | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Depth (in.) | 17.5 | 18.3 | 18.5 | 18.6 | 19 |
| Expanded Diameter (in.) | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.49 |
| Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) | 110.3 | 111.2 | 111.2 | 111.7 | 112.2 |
| Bullet Velocity (fps) | 863 | 1165 | 1166 | 1171 | 1193 |
