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 Federal 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 Federal 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.
50rds - 9mm Federal 115gr. JHP Ammo Gel Test Results
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Bullet Depth (in.) | 15.5 | 16.8 | 17.7 | 19.5 | 22 |
Expanded Diameter (in.) | 0.32 | 0.41 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.6 |
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) | 110 | 113.4 | 113.7 | 114.7 | 114.8 |
Bullet Velocity (fps) | 1109 | 1114 | 1120 | 1126 | 1135 |
Federal Ammunition 9mm Luger (9x19) Ballistic Data
Federal Ammunition 9mm Luger (9x19) Ammo Details
- Barrel Length inches
- 4
- Ballistics Coefficient (G1)
- 0.000
- Ballistics Coefficient (G7)
- 0.000
- Sectional Density
- 0.130
Muzzle | 25 yds. | 50 yds. | 75 yds. | 100 yds. | |
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Velocity fps | 1225 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Energy ft lbs | 383 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Bullet drop inch | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Velocity / Energy Comparisons
The Reviews
Why Shooters and Hunters love or hate 50rds - 9mm Federal 115gr. JHP Ammo
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I took one shot each of this, an HST 147 and a Critical Defense. This expanded the best of all three and retrained all its weight The CD's just don't feed right in my gun. Apparently, rounded nose designs are more reliable than the conical ones like Hornady uses.
The HST seemed to disrupt the target a lot more though.
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Not the best expanding round but a very soft shooting round in my G19 and MP Shield. Definitely a good entry level HP bullet!
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Excellent ammo and decent for SD.
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this load could be used for a strategic reserve to keep jhp in a bad situation.
This load is too light for intermediate barriers. What I saw in home testing is a deforming of the bullet instead of a true flower petal.
This load has been shown to be very accurate and reliable in most pistols.
I would probably carry and practice with this load. As a civilian I wouldnt be dealing with barriers. -
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Ran great thru my ruger P95. Very accurate. Wouldn't think twice about using it for carry. And a bargain price is always nice.
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Fired flawlessly through my Walther PPX, accurate,
115gr didn't produce any muzzle flip.
At this cost per round a bargain!