Videos tagged with Federal Hi-Shok

This review details a ballistic gel test of Federal 230-grain Hi-Shok .45 ACP ammunition fired through heavy clothing barriers. The test, conducted by an experienced firearms instructor, utilized both a Glock 30 (3.8-inch barrel) and a Rock Island 1911 (5-inch barrel) to assess projectile performance. The results indicated a significant failure of the ammunition to expand as intended, with both projectiles clogging and tumbling, leading to deep penetration without terminal effectiveness.

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.