Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm Duty Carry Ammo (Gold Dot, HST...) Ballistics Gel Test (HD)

Published on March 22, 2013
Duration: 6:34

This video tests six different 9mm self-defense ammunition types fired from a Smith & Wesson M&P Shield. Velocities ranged from 990 to 1178 FPS. Results in ballistics gel showed significant variation in penetration and expansion, with Federal HST +P penetrating 12 inches and Brown Bear FMJ penetrating 26 inches. Speer Gold Dot offered a balanced performance.

Quick Summary

Testing six 9mm self-defense rounds from a Smith & Wesson M&P Shield showed varied performance. Velocities ranged from 990-1178 FPS. Penetration in ballistics gel varied from 12 inches (Federal HST +P) to 26 inches (Brown Bear FMJ), with HST and Gold Dot offering good expansion.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Test Goals
  2. 01:07Ammunition Selection
  3. 02:19Chronograph Velocity Testing
  4. 03:00Ballistics Gel Results
  5. 04:34Bullet Analysis & Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

What 9mm ammunition was tested in the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield?

The test included Remington UMC 115gr JHP, Federal HST 124gr HP (standard and +P), Winchester Ranger 115gr JHP, Speer Gold Dot 124gr +P JHP, and Brown Bear 115gr FMJ.

What were the muzzle velocities for the tested 9mm ammo from the S&W Shield?

Velocities ranged from approximately 990 FPS for Remington UMC to 1178 FPS for Federal HST +P, measured from the Shield's 3.1-inch barrel.

Which 9mm round penetrated the most in the ballistics gel test?

The Brown Bear 115gr FMJ penetrated the deepest at 26 inches, while the Remington UMC 115gr JHP reached 18.5 inches.

How did Federal HST and Speer Gold Dot perform in the S&W Shield 9mm ballistics test?

Federal HST 124gr HP penetrated 13.5 inches and the +P version 12 inches, both showing good expansion. Speer Gold Dot 124gr +P JHP penetrated 15.5 inches with balanced expansion.

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