HUSH Little Badger...125 Grain Black Hills Honey Badger Subsonic 9MM AMMO Ballistic Gel Test!

Published on November 22, 2024
Duration: 12:38

This video details a ballistic gel test of Black Hills Ammunition's 125-grain Honey Badger subsonic 9mm rounds. The test compares performance from a short-barreled Canik MC9 and a longer-barreled Glock 17, measuring velocity and gel penetration. The instructor notes the projectiles' tendency to tumble, discussing its effectiveness and reliability compared to expansion.

Quick Summary

The Black Hills 125-grain Honey Badger subsonic 9mm ammunition features a solid copper, fluted projectile that tumbles in ballistic gel, creating disruption without expansion. Velocities averaged 953 FPS from a 3.1-inch barrel and 1003 FPS from a 4.5-inch barrel, confirming its subsonic performance. Penetration reached up to 16.5 inches.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:17Ammo Overview: Black Hills Honey Badger 125gr Subsonic
  3. 01:21Test Firearms: Canik MC9 & Glock 17
  4. 01:52Velocity Testing: Canik MC9
  5. 03:17Velocity Testing: Glock 17
  6. 05:17Ballistic Gel Test: MC9 Round
  7. 06:05Ballistic Gel Test: G17 Round
  8. 06:16Gel Results Analysis: Tumbling & Disruption
  9. 07:31Gel Results: MC9 vs. G17 Comparison
  10. 08:43Close-up Gel Views & Penetration Measurements
  11. 09:16Projectile Examination: No Expansion
  12. 09:51Projectile Measurements & Weight
  13. 10:26Conclusion & Thoughts on Subsonic Honey Badgers
  14. 11:27Final Assessment: Domesticated Honey Badger

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Black Hills 125-grain Honey Badger 9mm round?

The Black Hills 125-grain Honey Badger is a subsonic 9mm ammunition offering. It features a solid copper, fluted projectile designed for disruption rather than expansion, and is tested here for its ballistic performance.

How did the Black Hills 125gr Honey Badger perform in ballistic gel?

In ballistic gel, the 125gr Honey Badger demonstrated significant tumbling, creating a disruption channel. It achieved approximately 16.5 inches of penetration from a 3.1-inch barrel and 15.25 inches from a 4.5-inch barrel, with no expansion.

What were the velocities of the Black Hills 125gr Honey Badger subsonic 9mm?

From a 3.1-inch barrel, the average velocity was 953 FPS. From a 4.5-inch barrel, the average velocity was 1003 FPS, bordering on supersonic. These velocities confirm the subsonic nature of the ammunition.

Does the Black Hills Honey Badger 125gr subsonic 9mm expand?

No, the Black Hills 125gr Honey Badger subsonic 9mm does not expand. It is a solid copper, fluted projectile designed to tumble and create disruption in soft tissue, rather than expand like a traditional hollow-point.

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