2mm Changes Everything!...Federal Train & Protect 9MM Self-Defense AMMO Ballistic Gel Test & Review!

Published on April 12, 2025
Duration: 12:07

This video details a ballistic gel test of Federal Train & Protect 9mm 115-grain ammunition, evaluating its performance through a heavy clothing barrier. The test involved measuring muzzle velocity with chronographs and assessing projectile expansion and penetration in gel blocks fired from a Glock 19 Gen 5 and an MC9. The results indicated poor performance, with projectiles failing to expand and exhibiting excessive penetration, attributed to the projectile design clogging with cloth.

Quick Summary

Federal Train & Protect 9mm 115-grain ammunition showed poor performance in ballistic gel tests, failing to expand and exhibiting excessive penetration after becoming clogged with cloth from a heavy barrier. Average velocities were below advertised, and projectiles showed no expansion, indicating a critical design flaw for barrier penetration.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Weather Conditions
  2. 00:339mm Test Setup & Federal Train & Protect Ammo
  3. 01:42Cartridge & Projectile Design Overview
  4. 02:01Test Firearms: Glock 19 Gen 5 & MC9
  5. 02:35Chronograph Readings: Glock 19 Gen 5
  6. 04:09Chronograph Readings: MC9
  7. 05:18Ballistic Gel Test: Glock 19 Gen 5
  8. 06:26Ballistic Gel Test: MC9 & Initial Observations
  9. 06:41Gel Block Analysis: Penetration & Disruption
  10. 08:02Penetration Depth Measurements
  11. 08:16Close-up of Gel Disruption & Tumbling Suspicions
  12. 09:04Projectile Examination: Failure & Cloth Clogging
  13. 09:40Projectile Weight & Size Measurements
  14. 10:16Conclusion: Federal Train & Protect 9mm Performance
  15. 11:25Viewer Engagement & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Federal Train & Protect 9mm ammunition perform in ballistic gel tests with a clothing barrier?

The Federal Train & Protect 9mm 115-grain ammunition demonstrated poor performance in ballistic gel tests, failing to expand and exhibiting excessive penetration. Projectiles became clogged with cloth from the barrier, leading to straight-line disruption rather than controlled expansion.

What were the average muzzle velocities for Federal Train & Protect 9mm ammunition during the test?

The average muzzle velocity for the Federal Train & Protect 9mm 115-grain ammunition was 1139 ft/s from a 4-inch Glock 19 Gen 5 barrel and 1107 ft/s from a 3.1-inch MC9 barrel. These velocities were below the advertised 1180 ft/s.

Did the Federal Train & Protect 9mm hollow point projectiles expand through the clothing barrier?

No, the Federal Train & Protect 9mm hollow point projectiles did not expand when fired through the heavy clothing barrier. They became clogged with cloth, preventing any significant expansion and leading to over-penetration in the ballistic gel.

Why did the Federal Train & Protect 9mm ammunition fail to perform well in the ballistic gel test?

The failure is attributed to the projectile's 'very basic design' which easily clogged with cloth from the barrier, preventing expansion. This contrasts with the 380 version of the same ammunition, which performed better, suggesting design differences are critical.

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