Ballistic Gel Testing
We tested this Remington Ammunition 45 ACP (Auto) ammo by firing five rounds with a Ruger SR45 with a 4.5-inch barrel into calibrated Clear Ballistics gelatin. Of those five rounds, we discovered the ammo penetrated an average of 13.92-inches into the gelatin. Our test rounds ended the test with an average expanded diameter of 0.708-inches, retaining 100% 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 Remington Ammunition 45 ACP (Auto) ammunition stacks up compared to other self-defense rounds in 45 ACP (Auto).
To read more about our testing procedures and processes, please head here.

Unfired versus Fired Round Comparison
25rds - 45 ACP Remington Golden Saber 185gr. HP Ammo Gel Test Results | |||||||||
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Median | |||||||||
Bullet Depth (in.) | 12.6 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.2 | 14.6 | ||||
Expanded Diameter (in.) | 0.67 | 0.68 | 0.71 | 0.73 | 0.75 | ||||
Expanded Weight (gr.) | 184.2 | 184.3 | 184.3 | 184.6 | 184.9 | ||||
Bullet Velocity (fps) | 932 | 933 | 957 | 960 | 988 |
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THIS STUFF IS O.K. MAINLY BECAUSE OF ITS WEIGHT BUT THE 9MM IS JUNK! LIGHT WEIGHT, NOT BONDED ...IVE HEARD THAT LIKE SPEER GOLD DOT H.P. BECAUSE OF THE DESIGN THEY ALWAYS OPEN... SPEER GOLD DOT PEELS AT LEAST THE REM SABER EXPANDS..
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Great Round! Shoots clean and is very accurate. It feeds flawlessly through many different weapons including glocks, kimbers, hk's, and taurus. A GREAT DEAL at a great price. This 185 grain is great out of all my 3-4 inch barrels without any noticeable increase in recoil or flash.