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December 30, 2013, 11:47 AM | #1 |
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9x18mm JHP, .357 158 gr Gold Dot, 10mm 155 gr C.O.P. gelatin test
9x18mm Silver Bear 115 gr JHP video link
(Top: bare gel, Bottom: denim) 9x18mm Silver Bear 115 gr JHP fired from Arsenal Makarov* into calibrated gelatin. BB: 602.8fps, 3.0" 4 layers of denim Impact velocity: 1,040 fps Penetration: 29.7" Retained weight: 116.0 gr No expansion Bare gelatin Impact velocity: 1,043 fps Penetration: 8.9" Retained weight: 117.0 gr Max expansion: 0.659" Min expansion: 0.477" *please note, this ammunition DOES NOT feed correctly in my Makarov. .357 mag Double Tap 158 gr Gold Dot video link .357 mag Double Tap 158 gr Gold Dot fired from 4" S&W Model 13 through four layers of denim into calibrated gelatin. BB: 602.8 fps, 3.0" Impact velocity: 1,304 fps Penetration: 23.8" Retained weight: 158.1 gr Max expansion: 0.534" Min expansion: 0.449" 10mm C.O.P. 155 gr all copper hollow point video link 10mm C.O.P. 155 gr all copper hollow point fired from 4.5" barrel EAA Witness through four layers of denim into calibrated gelatin. BB: 602.8 fps, 3.0" Impact velocity: 1,008 fps Penetration: 10.2" Retained weight: 153.9 gr Max expansion: 0.776" Min expansion: 0.455" |
December 30, 2013, 11:56 PM | #2 |
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I am not sure what your point is , but I have a .357Mag. For self defense I don't feel the need for 23" of penetration. I use 38Spl hollow points in it. On the other hand, If one goes camping, I don't think the 9X18 round will do much to a bear.
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December 31, 2013, 12:18 AM | #3 |
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Just sharing this week's tests.
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December 31, 2013, 12:28 AM | #4 |
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really nice pics, thanks, i love looking at jelly tests
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December 31, 2013, 11:31 AM | #6 |
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I did that. Still had trouble. Just as well, though. After seeing the inadequate penetration and difficulty with clothing, I'd rather not carry this ammunition. I'll probably test some of the Hornady stuff soon.
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December 31, 2013, 11:22 PM | #7 |
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I think the Makarov were made when there's only hardballs.
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January 4, 2014, 09:59 AM | #8 |
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I know this is a little off topic but,
if anyone is considering using a dremel Please go slow and careful, I,ve seen more gun barrels ruined by this tool than helped by it. |
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