Clear Impact Gun: Winchester PDX 9mm +P

Published on November 2, 2016
Duration: 3:06

This video reviews the Winchester PDX1 Defender 9mm +P ammunition, tested in a Ruger LCR 9mm pistol. The ammunition features a 124-grain bonded jacketed hollow point projectile. Performance in the short-barreled LCR showed limited expansion and penetration, with some fragmentation observed. The reviewer plans future testing in full-size pistols to assess optimal performance.

Quick Summary

The Winchester PDX1 Defender 9mm +P ammunition features a 124-grain bonded jacketed hollow point. Tested in a Ruger LCR 9mm, it achieved around 1200 fps but showed limited expansion (.357" to .54") due to the short barrel's insufficient velocity.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Winchester PDX1 Defender 9mm +P
  2. 00:14Ammunition Specifications
  3. 00:32Firearm Used: Ruger LCR 9mm
  4. 00:46Live Fire Testing
  5. 00:58Ballistics Results: Gel Block Analysis
  6. 01:42Performance Analysis: Short Barrel Limitations
  7. 02:09Projectile Measurements: Expansion and Caliber
  8. 02:32Future Testing Plans
  9. 02:43Self-Defense Considerations
  10. 02:53Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the specifications of the Winchester PDX1 Defender 9mm +P ammunition?

The Winchester PDX1 Defender 9mm +P ammunition features a 124-grain bonded jacketed hollow point projectile. It is designed as a high-performance round, often exceeding standard pressure limits.

How did the Winchester PDX1 Defender 9mm +P perform in a short-barreled pistol like the Ruger LCR?

When fired from a short-barreled Ruger LCR 9mm, the ammunition showed limited expansion and penetration. The short barrel did not provide enough velocity for optimal mushrooming of the projectile.

What were the measured expansion and penetration results for the Winchester PDX1 Defender 9mm +P?

In ballistic gel testing from the Ruger LCR, the projectile entered at approximately .357 inches and expanded to a widest point of .54 inches. Some fragmentation was also observed.

Is Winchester PDX1 Defender 9mm +P suitable for all self-defense scenarios?

The reviewer suggests that while a powerful round, its 'extremely hot' nature and potential performance variations in short-barreled guns might make it less ideal for home defense in densely populated areas compared to other options.

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