Ammo Test: Federal Train + Protect 9mm

Published on September 9, 2022
Duration: 9:02

This video compares Federal 115 Grain Train + Protect ammunition against Sierra Outdoor Master 124 Grain ammunition using expired food cans as targets. The presenter, while not explicitly stating their credentials, demonstrates a practical approach to testing ammunition performance in a controlled environment. The Federal Train + Protect generally showed more significant can damage and larger exit wounds, particularly with the pinto bean and jalapeno pepper cans, suggesting better expansion or fragmentation.

Quick Summary

In a comparison of Federal 115gr Train + Protect 9mm and Sierra Outdoor Master 124gr 9mm, the Federal ammunition generally demonstrated superior performance. Using expired food cans as targets, the Federal rounds created more significant can damage and larger exit wounds, suggesting better expansion. The Federal ammo is also noted as being more cost-effective, sold in boxes of 50 at a lower per-round price.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction & Ammunition Comparison
  2. 00:12Sierra Outdoor Master 124gr vs Federal Train + Protect 115gr
  3. 00:51Test Setup & Target Introduction
  4. 01:13Target 1: Hunts Whole Tomatoes
  5. 03:30Target 2: Sun Vista Pinto Beans
  6. 05:25Target 3: San Marcos Jalapeno Pepper
  7. 06:40Target 4: Pumpkin Pies
  8. 07:53Bonus Target: Dr. Thunder Diet Blue
  9. 08:08Final Ammunition Performance Observations
  10. 08:40Conclusion & Recommendation

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Federal 115 Grain Train + Protect 9mm perform against Sierra Outdoor Master 124 Grain 9mm?

In a test using expired food cans, the Federal 115 Grain Train + Protect 9mm generally showed more significant can damage and larger exit wounds compared to the Sierra Outdoor Master 124 Grain 9mm. This suggests better expansion or fragmentation characteristics for the Federal ammunition in this specific test scenario.

What was the testing methodology used to compare these 9mm ammunition types?

The comparison involved shooting both Federal 115gr Train + Protect and Sierra Outdoor Master 124gr 9mm ammunition into various expired food cans, including whole tomatoes, pinto beans, jalapeno peppers, and pumpkin pies. The performance was evaluated based on the damage inflicted on the cans and the resulting exit wounds.

Which 9mm ammunition was considered more cost-effective based on the video?

The Federal Train + Protect 9mm ammunition was noted as being more cost-effective, as it comes in boxes of 50 rounds and is cheaper per round compared to the Sierra Outdoor Master 124 Grain, which is sold in boxes of 20.

What firearm was used for the 9mm ammunition test?

The firearm used for the 9mm ammunition test was an LTT Beretta Elite pistol. The presenter expressed satisfaction with the firearm's aesthetics and performance during the shooting session.

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