Gel test Results
We tested this Federal Ammunition 40 Smith & Wesson ammo by firing five rounds with a S&W M&P40c with a 3.5-inch barrel into calibrated Clear Ballistics gelatin. Of those five rounds, we discovered the ammo penetrated an average of 18.92-inches into the gelatin. Our test rounds ended the test with an average expanded diameter of 0.676-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 Federal Ammunition 40 Smith & Wesson ammunition stacks up compared to other self-defense rounds in 40 Smith & Wesson.
To read more about our testing procedures and processes, please head here.
Unfired versus Fired Round Comparison
50rds - 40 S&W Federal LE Tactical HST 165gr. HP Ammo Gel Test Results
| Median | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Depth (in.) | 16.8 | 17.7 | 19.7 | 19.8 | 20.6 |
| Expanded Diameter (in.) | 0.66 | 0.67 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) | 164.4 | 164.6 | 164.8 | 164.8 | 165 |
| Bullet Velocity (fps) | 1033 | 1035 | 1036 | 1037 | 1043 |
Federal Ammunition 40 Smith & Wesson Ballistic Data
Federal Ammunition 40 Smith & Wesson Ammo Details
- Barrel Length inches
- 4
- Ballistics Coefficient (G1)
- 0.150
- Ballistics Coefficient (G7)
- 0
- Sectional Density
- 0.147
| Muzzle | 25 yds. | 50 yds. | 75 yds. | 100 yds. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velocity fps | 1130 | 1078 | 1035 | 999 | 967 |
| Energy ft lbs | 468 | 426 | 392 | 365 | 342 |
| Bullet drop inch | n/a | 0 | -1 | -4 | -9.1 |
Trajectory Line Graph Federal Ammunition 40 Smith & Wesson
Velocity / Energy Comparisons
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