Videos tagged with 147 Grain

This video compares the performance of lightweight, high-velocity pure copper projectiles against heavier, traditional defensive hollow points. Both types demonstrated comparable expansion and penetration in ballistic gel, with similar muzzle energy output. The presenter highlights the effectiveness of both options for defensive use.

This expert review from Tools&Targets critically analyzes the 9mm Speer Gold Dot G2 LE DHS Border Patrol ammunition. The instructor, demonstrating deep expertise, conducted rigorous ballistic gel tests and velocity measurements using Glock 19, Glock 17, and Canik TP9 SFX firearms. The findings reveal significant underperformance in expansion and penetration, leading to a strong recommendation against its use for defense purposes.

This video reviews 15 different 9mm ammunition loads suitable for self-defense in 2025, detailing their bullet weights, performance characteristics, and intended applications. It highlights key features like expansion, penetration, and recoil management for each option, offering insights for choosing the right self-defense ammunition.

This review of the HK SP5 9mm pistol highlights its status as a premium, German-made roller-lock firearm. While acknowledging its high cost compared to other roller-lock platforms, the reviewer emphasizes its exceptional fit, finish, and refinement. The SP5 demonstrated 100% reliability with various AAC ammunition types, both suppressed and unsuppressed, and exhibited excellent magazine compatibility. It's presented as a collectible range toy rather than a purely practical defense or competition platform.

This video conducts a ballistic gel test of Underwood 147 Grain +P 9mm ammunition featuring the Nosler ASP projectile. The presenter compares its performance against a previous test of Double Tap 147 Grain +P ammunition. Velocity was measured from a Canik Mete MC9 (3.1-inch barrel) and a Glock 17 (4.5-inch barrel). Gel tests evaluated expansion, penetration, and disruption.

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test and review of DoubleTap 9mm +P 147 Grain Bonded Gold Dot ammunition. The instructor, with clear expertise in firearms testing, evaluates the ammunition's performance across two different barrel lengths: a 3.1-inch Canik Mete MC9 and a 4.5-inch Glock 17. The testing includes velocity measurements via chronograph and terminal ballistics analysis in ballistic gel, assessing expansion and penetration.

This video tests the reliability of the PSA Dagger pistol with various hollow-point ammunition types, including 115, 124, and 147-grain rounds from Federal, Hornady, and Winchester. The presenter assesses felt recoil, potential for malfunctions, and penetration through a block. The PSA Dagger demonstrated flawless performance with all tested hollow-point rounds, even when run dry and unlubricated, suggesting it is a reliable platform for EDC.

This video tests Winchester Silvertip 9mm 147gr ammunition from a Beretta Nano (3-inch barrel) and a Glock 19 (longer barrel). The test involved shooting through four layers of denim into Clear Ballistics Gel to measure velocity, penetration, and expansion. The results generally exceeded the presenter's expectations, particularly for the short-barreled Nano, showing decent expansion and penetration within expected self-defense parameters.

This video tests Federal Premium Hydra-Shok High Velocity .38 Special +P+ 147-grain ammunition. The testing reveals significantly lower-than-expected velocities from both a 2-inch Taurus 856 and a 4-inch Ruger GP100. Ballistic gel tests showed poor performance, with tumbling and zero expansion, leading the reviewer to question the 'High Velocity' and '+P+' designations.

The video argues that the Glock 19 is the best handgun due to its universal adoption, reliability, and the widespread availability of 9mm ammunition. It dismisses .40 S&W and .45 ACP as misguided choices for 2024, emphasizing the effectiveness of 9mm 124-grain +P or 147-grain loads. The speaker highlights Glock's low stoppage rate per thousand rounds as a key indicator of its reliability.

This video tests CorBon 9mm ammunition, initially believed to be 125-grain Plus P. However, ballistic testing revealed the rounds were actually 147-grain projectiles, mislabeled and mispackaged. The test showed poor velocity and zero expansion from both a Canik MC9 and a Glock 17, with significant penetration but no terminal performance.

This video features a positive review of HOP Munitions ammunition, specifically highlighting their 147-grain loads. The creator has been using the ammo for over five months and finds it reliable, accurate at distance, and soft-shooting. They recommend HOP Munitions, mentioning discount codes "Jedi5" for practice ammo and "Jedi20" for defensive ammunition. The focus is on user experience and product endorsement.