Hornady 147gr 9mm TAP JHP Ballistics Gel Test (HD)

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This video details a comprehensive ballistic gel test of Hornady Custom 147 Grain 9mm ammunition, conducted by an experienced instructor. The test evaluates projectile performance through a heavy clothing barrier using two different handguns, the Canik Mete MC9 and FN 509, with detailed analysis of velocity, penetration, expansion, and weight retention. The instructor provides expert insights into the effectiveness of this ammunition for self-defense based on the empirical data gathered.

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This video details a ballistic gel test of Remington HTP 9mm 115-grain ammunition, evaluating its performance from two different barrel lengths: a 3.1-inch Canik MC9 and a 4.5-inch Glock 17. The test includes a clothing barrier and measures muzzle velocity, expansion, and penetration. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, provides analysis on the ammunition's effectiveness for self-defense, noting its solid performance for standard pressure 9mm.

This video provides a practical, experimental guide to understanding how winter clothing can impede self-defense ammunition performance. The host, demonstrating high authority in tactical gear and ammunition testing, uses ballistic gel to show that common JHP rounds in .380 ACP and 9mm Luger often fail to expand when fired through heavy clothing, leading to over-penetration. The 10mm Auto is highlighted as a caliber that can maintain expansion under these conditions.

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