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 Winchester 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 Winchester 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.
How do the results for this Winchester Ammunition 9mm Luger (9x19) compare to other 9mm Hollow Point Ammo?
50rds - 9mm Winchester Ranger Talon 147gr. T-Series HP Ammo Gel Test Results
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Bullet Depth (in.) | 14 | 14.2 | 16 | 16.2 | 19 |
Expanded Diameter (in.) | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.58 | 0.66 | 0.68 |
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) | 143 | 144 | 145 | 146 | 147 |
Bullet Velocity (fps) | 898 | 907 | 907 | 1004 | 1009 |
Review
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The round has great expansion the best next to the talon. They are a great defense bullet I would guess it is a one round stopper.