Does Higher Cost Equal Better Performance? 9mm Ammo Inc. Standard vs Blackline, Ballistic Gel Test!

Published on December 10, 2021
Duration: 12:51

This video conducts a ballistic gel test comparing Ammo Inc.'s Standard 9mm 115gr JHP against their Black Line 9mm 115gr HP. The test, performed with a Taurus GX4, measures velocity, penetration, expansion, and weight retention. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, notes that the less expensive standard rounds achieved higher velocities and greater penetration while still expanding effectively, leading to a preference for the standard ammunition despite the Black Line's premium claims.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic gel test comparing Ammo Inc. Standard and Black Line 9mm 115gr hollow points from a Taurus GX4, the standard ammunition achieved higher velocities (1114 fps vs. 1030 fps) and greater penetration (16 inches vs. 12.5 inches). Both expanded effectively, but the standard round retained more weight, leading the presenter to prefer it despite the Black Line's higher cost.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Test Setup
  2. 00:20Ammo Inc. Standard vs. Black Line Overview
  3. 00:44Black Line Premium Claims
  4. 01:05Visual Differences: Standard vs. Black Line
  5. 01:10Price Difference & Performance Question
  6. 01:12Velocity Testing: Standard Ammo Inc.
  7. 01:40Velocity Testing: Ammo Inc. Black Line
  8. 02:01Velocity Results Comparison
  9. 02:29Ballistic Gel Test: Standard Ammo Inc.
  10. 02:57Ballistic Gel Test: Ammo Inc. Black Line
  11. 03:18Gel Test Results & Analysis
  12. 03:32Standard Ammo Inc. Wound Channel & Fragments
  13. 03:41Standard Ammo Inc. Penetration Depth
  14. 03:52Black Line Wound Channel & Penetration
  15. 04:02Black Line Expansion vs. Penetration
  16. 04:18Projectile Recovery & Measurement
  17. 04:23Standard Ammo Inc. Penetration Measurement
  18. 04:41Black Line Penetration Measurement
  19. 04:50Comparing Penetration & Yaw
  20. 05:00Projectile Weight Retention Comparison
  21. 05:13Weight Measurement: Standard Ammo Inc.
  22. 05:31Weight Measurement: Ammo Inc. Black Line
  23. 05:47Projectile Expansion Measurement
  24. 05:54Black Line Expansion Measurement
  25. 06:02Overall Performance Summary
  26. 06:27Final Thoughts & Ammunition Choice
  27. 06:30Presenter's Preference: Standard Ammo Inc.
  28. 06:57Why Standard Ammo Inc. is Preferred
  29. 07:04Call to Action & Engagement
  30. 07:17Amazon Affiliate & Channel Support
  31. 07:31Appreciation & Future Content

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key differences between Ammo Inc. Standard and Black Line 9mm ammunition in a ballistic gel test?

In a ballistic gel test with a Taurus GX4, Ammo Inc. Standard 9mm 115gr JHP achieved higher velocities (1114 fps vs. 1030 fps) and greater penetration (16 inches vs. 12.5 inches) than the Black Line. Both expanded well, but the standard retained more weight, making it a preferred choice for the presenter.

Which Ammo Inc. 9mm ammunition performed better in terms of penetration and expansion?

The Ammo Inc. Standard 9mm 115gr JHP demonstrated superior penetration, reaching 16 inches in ballistic gel, while still achieving significant expansion and retaining 107 grains of its original weight. The Black Line penetrated less (12.5 inches) but expanded slightly more and retained all its weight.

What was the average velocity of Ammo Inc. Standard and Black Line 9mm 115gr hollow point rounds from a Taurus GX4?

From a Taurus GX4 with a 3.06-inch barrel, the Ammo Inc. Standard 9mm 115gr JHP averaged 1114 feet per second over a three-round test. The Ammo Inc. Black Line 9mm 115gr HP averaged 1030 feet per second in the same test.

Does the higher cost of Ammo Inc. Black Line 9mm ammunition translate to better ballistic performance?

Based on this ballistic gel test, the less expensive Ammo Inc. Standard 9mm 115gr JHP outperformed the Black Line in penetration and achieved comparable expansion and weight retention. The presenter concluded that the higher cost of the Black Line did not yield demonstrably better performance in this specific test.

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