This comprehensive ballistic gel test evaluates Federal's 230 Grain Hi-Shok JHP .45 ACP ammunition. The test, conducted by an experienced instructor, utilized a Glock 30 and a Rock Island 1911, measuring velocities, penetration, and projectile performance through a heavy clothing barrier. The results indicated a failure to expand for both firearms, with significant differences in penetration depth and projectile behavior.
This video from Cranky Gun Reviews details a 'Stockpile Sunday' where the host replenishes ammunition shot at the range and adds extra boxes to his personal supply. He reviews various brands and calibers including Remington UMC 9mm and .380 Auto, Federal Hi-Shok .40 S&W, Igman 7.62x39mm, Magtech .22 LR, and Winchester 9mm FMJ. The host, an experienced shooter, emphasizes practical considerations like bullet types, case materials, and reliability with specific firearms, particularly noting issues with steel-cased ammo in his AR-15 upper.
This video tests Federal Hi-Shok 9BPLE 9mm +P+ duty ammunition using a ballistic gel test with heavy clothing. The test is conducted with a Smith & Wesson Shield EZ and a Canik TP9SFx to evaluate the performance and determine if this ammunition remains a viable option for self-defense. The description emphasizes that all shooting is done on a private range under controlled conditions and discourages attempting such activities.
This video is the fourth part of a series testing different self-defense ammunition for concealed carry. The host uses a Glock 43 subcompact 9mm pistol and tests various defensive rounds, including Federal Premium HST, Federal Hi-Shok, Fort Scott Munitions TUI, Freedom Munitions X-treme Defensive Carry, and Speer Gold Dot. The tests are conducted using Clear Ballistics 20% gel blocks with an FBI Heavy Clothing Kit taped to the front to simulate real-world conditions. The video aims to demonstrate how these bullets perform out of a shorter barrel, providing valuable data for firearm owners choosing carry ammunition.
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