Gel test Results
We tested this Federal 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 20.24-inches into the gelatin. Our test rounds ended the test with an average expanded diameter of 0.35-inches, retaining 56% 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 Federal 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.
20rds – 9mm Federal Syntech Defense 138gr. SHP Ammo Gel Test Results
Median | |||||
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Bullet Depth (in.) | 19 | 20 | 20.5 | 20.7 | 21 |
Expanded Diameter (in.) | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 |
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 |
Bullet Velocity (fps) | 1017 | 1022 | 1022 | 1029 | 1033 |
Federal Ammunition 9mm Luger (9x19) Ballistic Data
Federal Ammunition 9mm Luger (9x19) Ammo Details
- Barrel Length inches
- 4
- Ballistics Coefficient (G1)
- 0.175
- Ballistics Coefficient (G7)
- 0.000
- Sectional Density
- 0.156
Muzzle | 25 yds. | 50 yds. | 75 yds. | 100 yds. | |
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Velocity fps | 1050 | 1016 | 985 | 959 | 934 |
Energy ft lbs | 338 | 316 | 298 | 282 | 267 |
Bullet drop inch | n/a | 0 | -1.2 | -4.6 | -10.5 |