I Pulled The PLUG!...Surprising Results! Hornady Critical Defense NO INSERT 9MM Ballistic Gel Test!

Published on November 9, 2024
Duration: 11:43

This ballistic gel test reveals that removing the polymer insert from Hornady Critical Defense 9mm 115gr FTX ammunition surprisingly increased its expansion diameter while slightly reducing penetration depth. The standard round penetrated 13 inches, while the insert-less round reached 11.25 inches. However, the latter expanded to 0.57-0.58 inches compared to the standard round's 0.46-0.48 inches, suggesting the insert's primary role is controlling expansion for consistent penetration.

Quick Summary

Removing the polymer insert from Hornady Critical Defense 9mm 115gr FTX ammunition surprisingly increased its expansion diameter to 0.57-0.58 inches, compared to 0.46-0.48 inches for the standard round. Penetration depth slightly decreased from 13 to 11.25 inches.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Critical Defense Gel Test w/o Insert
  2. 00:44Test Setup: Glock 19, Clothing Barrier
  3. 02:23Velocity & Energy Readings
  4. 04:20Ballistic Gel Results: Penetration & Expansion
  5. 08:04Projectile Analysis: Insert's Role

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when the polymer insert is removed from Hornady Critical Defense 9mm FTX ammo?

Removing the polymer insert from Hornady Critical Defense 9mm 115gr FTX ammunition surprisingly led to greater projectile expansion in ballistic gel tests. While penetration was slightly reduced, the expanded diameter increased significantly.

How did the penetration depth compare between standard and insert-less Hornady Critical Defense 9mm?

In the ballistic gel test, the standard Hornady Critical Defense 9mm 115gr FTX round penetrated 13 inches. The version with the polymer insert removed penetrated slightly less, reaching 11.25 inches.

What was the expanded diameter of the Hornady Critical Defense 9mm bullets tested?

The standard Hornady Critical Defense 9mm 115gr FTX bullet expanded to approximately 0.46-0.48 inches. The bullet tested without the polymer insert expanded more significantly, reaching 0.57-0.58 inches.

What is the purpose of the polymer insert in Hornady Critical Defense FTX bullets?

The test suggests the polymer insert in Hornady Critical Defense FTX bullets primarily controls expansion to ensure adequate and consistent penetration, rather than just preventing clogging.

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