Underwood Ammo's 9x18 Mak 95gr XTP Ammo HD Review

Published on October 2, 2012
Duration: 3:44

This review by Mrgunsngear examines Underwood Ammo's new 9x18 Makarov load featuring a 95-grain XTP bullet. The video includes live-fire testing from a CZ 82, a tabletop examination of the ammunition, and a chronograph comparison against Hornady's load. The Underwood ammo demonstrated consistent performance and slightly exceeded advertised velocities.

Quick Summary

Underwood Ammo's 9x18 Makarov 95gr XTP load features a 95-grain XTP bullet and Starline brass. Advertised at 1150 fps, it averaged approximately 1200 fps from a CZ 82, exceeding expectations and producing over 300 ft-lbs of energy with no malfunctions reported.

Chapters

  1. 00:07Introduction and Product Overview
  2. 00:27Live Fire Testing with CZ 82
  3. 01:01Steel Target Shooting
  4. 01:32Tabletop Review and Ammunition Details
  5. 02:42Chronograph Test Setup
  6. 03:06Underwood Ammo Chronograph Results
  7. 03:23Hornady Ammo Chronograph Results

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the specifications of the Underwood Ammo 9x18 Makarov 95gr XTP load?

The Underwood Ammo 9x18 Makarov load features a 95-grain XTP bullet, Starline brass casing, and is advertised with a velocity of 1150 feet per second. It is loaded to 24,500 PSI.

How did the Underwood 9x18 Makarov ammo perform in the CZ 82 during testing?

During testing in a CZ 82, the Underwood 9x18 Makarov 95gr XTP ammunition averaged approximately 1200 feet per second, exceeding its advertised velocity. The reviewer experienced no malfunctions over 48 rounds fired.

What was the energy output of the Underwood 9x18 Makarov 95gr XTP ammunition?

The Underwood 9x18 Makarov 95gr XTP ammunition is reported to produce close to or over 300 ft-lbs of energy, making it a potent option for its caliber.

How does the Underwood 9x18 Makarov ammo compare to Hornady in terms of velocity?

In a direct chronograph comparison, the Underwood Ammo 9x18 Makarov 95gr XTP load achieved higher velocities than the Hornady 9x18 Makarov load when fired from the same CZ 82 pistol.

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