Here We Go AGAIN!...More "10mm Lite" AMMO

Published on February 21, 2023
Duration: 9:33

This video tests two 180-grain 10mm jacketed hollow-point ammunition loads: Fiocchi and Magtech. Both rounds were fired through a Glock 20 with a heavy clothing barrier into ballistic gel. While both demonstrated good expansion and wound channel creation, their velocities were significantly lower than advertised for 10mm, performing more like .40 S&W loads. The Magtech exhibited slightly better expansion than the Fiocchi.

Quick Summary

Testing of Fiocchi and Magtech 180gr 10mm JHP ammunition revealed average velocities of 1146 fps and 1155 fps respectively, falling short of typical 10mm performance. Both rounds performed well in ballistic gel with a clothing barrier, showing good expansion and penetration, with Magtech exhibiting slightly greater expansion.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:59Fiocchi 180gr JHP Velocity Test
  3. 01:30Magtech 180gr JHP Velocity Test
  4. 02:08Velocity Comparison
  5. 02:2810mm Gel Test: Fiocchi vs. Magtech
  6. 02:50Fiocchi Gel Performance
  7. 02:57Magtech Gel Performance
  8. 03:07Gel Test Results and Comparison
  9. 03:53Projectile Examination and Expansion Measurements
  10. 04:55Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the average velocities for the Fiocchi and Magtech 180gr 10mm JHP rounds tested?

The Fiocchi 180gr JHP averaged 1146 fps, while the Magtech 180gr JHP averaged 1155 fps when fired from a Glock 20 with a 4.6-inch barrel. Both were significantly lower than typical advertised 10mm velocities.

How did the Fiocchi and Magtech 10mm JHP rounds perform in ballistic gel with a clothing barrier?

Both rounds showed good performance, creating significant wound channels and expansion. The Fiocchi penetrated 18 inches, and the Magtech penetrated 14 inches, with the Magtech exhibiting slightly greater expansion.

Did the tested 10mm ammunition meet expected performance standards for the caliber?

No, the tested Fiocchi and Magtech 180gr 10mm JHP rounds exhibited velocities closer to .40 S&W, leading the reviewer to question their classification as true 10mm loads despite good terminal performance.

Which 180gr 10mm JHP bullet expanded more, Fiocchi or Magtech?

The Magtech 180gr JHP demonstrated more significant expansion in ballistic gel compared to the Fiocchi 180gr JHP. This was attributed partly to the Magtech's larger hollow point cavity.

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