20rds – 9mm Federal Hydra-Shok Deep 135gr. JHP Ammo
20rds – 9mm Federal Hydra-Shok Deep 135gr. JHP Ammo Details
Federal’s Hydra-Shok line of ammunition has long been lauded by self-defense experts for the reliable and devastating terminal performance that it delivers. Central to the Hydra-Shok’s efficacy is the center post in its bullet’s hollow cavity, which prevents the clogging of fabric which would have impacted its ability to perform. The Hydra-Shok Deep improves on that center post even further, making it more robust so that the bullet can pass through a variety of rugged media without compromising its ability to expand.This 9mm cartridge’s 135 grain projectile also features a hard notched jacket which assures reliable feeding in a semi-automatic, facilitates penetration, and controls expansion. The Hydra-Shok Deep projectile reliably penetrates ballistic gel to a depth of 15 inches, a distance determined ideal by modern FBI protocol and which minimizes the risk of overpenetration. This cartridge further offers a brass casing, which is plated with nickel in order to make feeding and ejection smoother, as well as to make it more visible during chamber checks in darkened environments.
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Product TypeAmmo
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Manufacturer
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ConditionNew
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Bullet Weight135 Grain
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Bullet Type
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Use TypeSelf Defense, Subsonic
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Casing TypeNickel-Plated Brass
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Quantity20
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Ammo Caliber
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Manufacturer SKUP9HSD1
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Primer Type
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Muzzle Velocity1060
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Muzzle Energy
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UPC Barcode604544637083
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Cost Per Round$1.45/ppr
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 Federal 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 Federal 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
20rds – 9mm Federal Hydra-Shok Deep 135gr. JHP Ammo Gel Test Results
| Median | |||||
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| Bullet Depth (in.) | 18.6 | 19.2 | 20.1 | 20.2 | 20.6 |
| Expanded Diameter (in.) | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.56 |
| Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) | 135 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 135 |
| Bullet Velocity (fps) | 926 | 942 | 945 | 946 | 956 |
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