Videos tagged with Subsonic 9mm

This video provides a comprehensive review of Rocky Ford 9mm hollow point ammunition, including both standard velocity and subsonic loads. The presenter conducts ballistic gel tests, chronograph readings, and accuracy assessments across various firearms. The review highlights the ammunition's reliability and accuracy but expresses disappointment in the hollow points' expansion in controlled gel tests, comparing unfavorably to premium self-defense rounds.

This guide details a specialized shooting technique for a custom Glock 19 Gen 5, often referred to as a 'Sniper Glock,' designed for enhanced accuracy with suppressed fire. The core of the technique involves using a slide lock device to prevent the firearm's action from cycling, requiring manual manipulation of the slide between shots. This method, demonstrated by an experienced shooter, allows for exceptionally tight groups at 50 yards with subsonic 9mm ammunition.

This video features an in-depth discussion and review of the Silencer Central Banish 9K suppressor. Experts Brandon Maddox and Lucas van Lacken from Silencer Central, along with Guns & Ammo photographer Mark Kar, detail its design, materials, performance, and the innovative 3D printing manufacturing process. The Banish 9K is highlighted for its exceptionally small size, lightweight titanium construction, and effective sound reduction across various calibers, making it suitable for pistols, subguns, and PCCs.

This video details a ballistic gel test of Black Hills Ammunition's 125-grain Honey Badger subsonic 9mm rounds. The test compares performance from a short-barreled Canik MC9 and a longer-barreled Glock 17, measuring velocity and gel penetration. The instructor notes the projectiles' tendency to tumble, discussing its effectiveness and reliability compared to expansion.

This video details an experiment by Civilian Tactical to test the efficacy of a DIY water bottle silencer on a 9mm handgun. The host, demonstrating knowledge of NFA regulations and firearm mechanics, uses a PSA Dagger and subsonic ammunition. The experiment concludes that the water bottle fails to suppress sound and is destroyed by the muzzle blast, highlighting the complexities and potential dangers of homemade firearm modifications.

This video reviews G9's Barrier Blind Subsonic 9mm ammunition. The reviewer tests its reliability, accuracy, and performance against various barriers including glass, drywall, car doors, and even light body armor. While some suppressed pistols experienced reliability issues, the ammo ran flawlessly in all 9mm carbines. Accuracy was comparable to other 9mm loads. The subsonic nature makes it enjoyable to shoot with a suppressor without hearing protection, particularly beneficial for home defense. The reviewer highlights the ammo's impressive barrier penetration capabilities, despite not being classified as armor-piercing. They express strong satisfaction with the product, recommending it despite having no affiliation or discount codes.