Underwood Ammo 357 SIG 125gr Gold Dot JHP Ballistics Gel Test (HD)

Published on February 23, 2013
Duration: 3:43

This video details a ballistics gel test of Underwood Ammo's 357 SIG 125gr Gold Dot JHP load. The test was conducted using a Glock 22 with a Glock 31 barrel. Key performance metrics including velocity, penetration, expansion, and retained weight were measured and analyzed, with comparisons made to a previous test of a similar Speer load.

Quick Summary

Underwood Ammo's 357 SIG 125gr Gold Dot JHP achieved a measured velocity of 1558 ft/s, penetrated 17 inches into ballistic gel, expanded to 0.58 inches, and retained 124 grains of its weight. This performance was analyzed using a Glock 22 with a Glock 31 barrel.

Chapters

  1. 00:13Ammunition Introduction
  2. 00:44Firearm Setup
  3. 01:28First Shot Analysis (Exit)
  4. 01:41Second Shot Analysis (Penetration)
  5. 02:00Bullet Recovery and Measurement
  6. 02:37Performance Summary and Comparison
  7. 03:23Overall Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the key ballistics results for Underwood Ammo's 357 SIG 125gr Gold Dot JHP?

The Underwood Ammo 357 SIG 125gr Gold Dot JHP achieved a measured velocity of 1558 ft/s, penetrated 17 inches into ballistic gel, expanded to 0.58 inches, and retained 124 grains of its weight. It generated approximately 673 foot-pounds of energy.

How did the Underwood 357 SIG 125gr Gold Dot JHP perform compared to a similar Speer load?

The Underwood load, with a higher velocity of 1558 ft/s, showed faster and wider expansion compared to a previous Speer load tested at 1373 ft/s. This resulted in slightly less penetration (17 inches vs. ~19 inches) for the Underwood load.

What firearm was used for the Underwood Ammo 357 SIG ballistics test?

The test utilized a Glock 22 pistol equipped with a Glock 31 barrel, chambered in 357 SIG. This setup was used to achieve the desired ballistics for the Underwood ammunition.

What is the advertised velocity for Underwood Ammo's 357 SIG 125gr Gold Dot JHP?

The advertised velocity for Underwood Ammo's 357 SIG 125gr Gold Dot JHP load is 1,475 feet per second. During the test, the ammunition actually achieved a higher measured velocity of 1558 ft/s.

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