Post by: Fl0und3rz on October 20, 2015, 09:59:24 PM
http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/self-defense-ammo-ballistic-tests/
Post by: JimmyHoffa on October 20, 2015, 10:12:26 PM
Post by: NW-GSP on October 20, 2015, 10:22:15 PM
Post by: Firedogg on October 21, 2015, 09:24:40 AM
I would like them to test some 10mm anmo
Add an average of 3.72" of penetration and expansion of another .099"... Same bullets as the .40 just moving a few feet faster. Will see better expansion performance in the heavier bullets though.
Some of these test they ran look pretty good visually, actually seeing tbe twist of tbe bullets entering the gelatin is not something seen on a lot of other tests. The advances in video technology is amazing
Post by: Band on November 20, 2015, 09:54:31 AM
My limited knowledge suggests that penetration and expansion diameter are much more important that muzzle velocity. Would you agree with that?
Based on the testing I have some contenders for the rounds I ought to buy, but honestly, I'm not sure all of the ones listed are suitable for my gun. For instance, I believe I read that +P ammo is suitable for some guns and not for others. How would I know whether I can use +P for my Shield? Any other types of rounds on the list that I need to avoid? :dunno:
Post by: jasnt on November 20, 2015, 10:18:45 AM
Post by: 2labs on November 20, 2015, 10:55:55 AM
Check out the 230 gr. hydro shocks in .45. What? :dunno:
Post by: h20hunter on November 20, 2015, 11:00:00 AM
Post by: 2labs on November 20, 2015, 11:03:59 AM
Anybody read the Hobbit?
Post by: NorseNW on November 20, 2015, 12:50:11 PM
I am surprised this topic didn't generate more interest. I have an assortment of target rounds for my pistol (S&W M&P 9 Shield) but I need to get some rounds suitable for carry and this testing website has some very good data I'll be using to help make my decision.
My limited knowledge suggests that penetration and expansion diameter are much more important that muzzle velocity. Would you agree with that?
Based on the testing I have some contenders for the rounds I ought to buy, but honestly, I'm not sure all of the ones listed are suitable for my gun. For instance, I believe I read that +P ammo is suitable for some guns and not for others. How would I know whether I can use +P for my Shield? Any other types of rounds on the list that I need to avoid? :dunno:
Band -
Any of the newly manufactured fires from big name guns will be good to go with +P ammo. The +P stuff has been around for awhile and most the issues that came from it (crack frames / screwed up slides) came from older firearms or just plain junk manufacturers from what I recall seeing and reading about.
You are correct in that muzzle velocity doesn't have much to do with it. Expansion of the bullet and penetration is what matters. You are trying to create a wound channel (temporary and permanent). What you need to keep in mind is your environment for a defense handgun when it comes to penetration. This is not elk hunting. Pass through shots are not really what you want. Inside your house with others in adjacent rooms you want to that round to stop in the intended target or shortly there after.
On a side note - where was this guys website 6 years ago when I was buying a bunch of books on ballistics! Thanks for sharing the site.
Post by: Band on November 20, 2015, 12:57:22 PM
Post by: ndcasla on November 20, 2015, 07:58:20 PM
the Brielle Scale. Two or three of theses pills, well placed, I believe, will work well. If not, I have more.
Post by: KFhunter on November 20, 2015, 08:21:53 PM
I've been wanting to try these in 10mm, and in 9x25 Dillon