Gel test Results

We tested this Speer 45 ACP (Auto) ammo by firing five rounds with a Ruger SR45 with a -inch barrel into calibrated Clear Ballistics gelatin. Of those five rounds, we discovered the ammo penetrated an average of 13.1-inches into the gelatin. Our test rounds ended the test with an average expanded diameter of 0.728-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 Speer 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.
50rds - 45 ACP Speer LE Gold Dot 200gr. +P HP Ammo Gel Test Results
Median | |||||
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Bullet Depth (in.) | 12.7 | 13 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 13.5 |
Expanded Diameter (in.) | 0.71 | 0.72 | 0.73 | 0.74 | 0.74 |
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) | 199.5 | 199.9 | 200 | 200.6 | 201.2 |
Bullet Velocity (fps) | 1059 | 1066 | 1079 | 1080 | 1094 |
Speer 45 ACP (Auto) Ballistic Data
Speer 45 ACP (Auto) Ammo Details
- Barrel Length inches
- 5
- Ballistics Coefficient (G1)
- 0.138
- Ballistics Coefficient (G7)
- 0.000
- Sectional Density
- 0.140
Muzzle | 25 yds. | 50 yds. | 75 yds. | 100 yds. | |
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Velocity fps | 1080 | 1033 | 994 | 960 | 930 |
Energy ft lbs | 518 | 474 | 439 | 409 | 384 |
Bullet drop inch | n/a | 0 | -1.1 | -4.5 | -10.2 |