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.
Unfired versus Fired Round Comparison
250rds – 9mm +P Hornady Critical Duty 135gr. FlexLock Ammo Gel Test Results
| Median | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Depth (in.) | 21.2 | 21.5 | 21.8 | 22.1 | 22.6 |
| Expanded Diameter (in.) | 0.39 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.42 | 0.45 |
| Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) | 134.7 | 134.7 | 134.8 | 134.9 | 135 |
| Bullet Velocity (fps) | 996 | 997 | 1007 | 1013 | 1030 |
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Shot a box of these through my SR1911 (9mm) and they cycled perfectly, no issues. These were more accurate than 124gr FMJ rounds and are hard hitting! Recommended!
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Hornandy Critical Duty is designed for barrels at least 4” long. So I suspect you ight get better results using a full size handgun.
