G9 9mm External Hollow Point vs. Level IIIa Body Armor!

Published on March 28, 2023
Duration: 7:47

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various 9mm hollow-point ammunition rounds against Level IIIa body armor. The presenter, Joe Farewell, demonstrates how Speer Gold Dot, Winchester Ranger, Montana Gold, and G9 Defense's 77-grain First Response rounds perform when fired at a ballistic vest backed by a ham. The G9 Defense round, a solid copper projectile, shows significant penetration and expansion, even shattering bone after passing through the armor.

Quick Summary

In a test of 9mm hollow points against Level IIIa body armor, Speer Gold Dot, Winchester Ranger, and Montana Gold were stopped. The G9 Defense 77-grain First Response, a solid copper external hollow point, successfully penetrated the armor and caused significant damage, including shattering bone and penetrating plywood.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Test Setup
  2. 00:08Ballistic Vest Condition
  3. 00:22Ammunition Overview
  4. 00:39G9 Defense First Response Details
  5. 00:54Ham Setup & Vest History
  6. 01:22Speer Gold Dot Test
  7. 01:55Winchester Ranger Test
  8. 02:00Montana Gold Test
  9. 02:08G9 Defense First Response Test Setup
  10. 02:54G9 Defense First Response Impact Analysis
  11. 03:49Second G9 Defense First Response Test
  12. 04:27Conclusion & G9 Defense Info

Frequently Asked Questions

Which 9mm hollow point rounds were tested against Level IIIa body armor?

The video tested Speer Gold Dot, Winchester Ranger, Montana Gold, and the G9 Defense 77-grain First Response (a solid copper external hollow point) against Level IIIa body armor.

Did the tested hollow point rounds penetrate the Level IIIa body armor?

Speer Gold Dot, Winchester Ranger, and Montana Gold hollow points were stopped by the Level IIIa body armor. The G9 Defense 77-grain First Response, however, penetrated the armor.

What was the performance of the G9 Defense 77-grain First Response round after penetrating body armor?

After passing through Level IIIa body armor and a ham, the G9 Defense 77-grain First Response round caused significant damage, shattered bone, and even punched through a plywood backing.

Is the G9 Defense 77-grain First Response considered armor-piercing?

While the First Response is a powerful round, a solid brass version of the G9 Defense bullet is considered armor-piercing and is a restricted sale item due to its capabilities.

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