Ballistic Gel Testing
We tested this Hornady Ammunition 9mm Luger (9x19) ammo by firing five rounds with a S&W M&P Shield with a 3.1-inch barrel into calibrated Clear Ballistics gelatin. Of those five rounds, we discovered the ammo penetrated an average of 21.96-inches into the gelatin. Our test rounds ended the test with an average expanded diameter of 0.438-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 Hornady 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.
Unfired versus Fired Round Comparison
| 25rds - 9mm Hornady Custom 124gr. XTP HP Ammo Gel Test Results | |||||||||
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| Median | |||||||||
| Bullet Depth (in.) | 20.2 | 20.8 | 21.3 | 23.5 | 24 | ||||
| Expanded Diameter (in.) | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.46 | ||||
| Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) | 123.4 | 123.5 | 123.5 | 123.5 | 123.7 | ||||
| Bullet Velocity (fps) | 985 | 993 | 1003 | 1014 | 1028 | ||||
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NO cycling , loading, jamming or any other problems in my Kimber Solo. Between the firearm and this ammo , accuracy is very good.
Also worked flawlessly in my Sig P229, and Beretta PX 4 Storm Sub-Compact. -
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Got a new Kimber solo. Test fired 50 rounds plus , without a single fail of any type ! I am not an expert shooter but this ammo with this gun made me feel like one. I am trying the 147 grain next !
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Very good ammo. Minimum required for use in Kimber Solo. Also use in Kimber Ultra Carry.