10mm Auto Self-Defense Ammo Ballistic Gel Tests

[Moonpie]

https://www.luckygunner.com/labs/10mm-auto-self-defense-ammo-ballistic-gel-tests/

Some interesting data for 100mm fans.

Odd they didn't test the Buffalo Bore Heavy 10 nor Underwood ammo.

 

[TexasBrandon]

Good to see the different ammo tested. I use 10mm Critical Defense from Hornady myself.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

https://www.luckygunner.com/labs/10mm-auto-self-defense-ammo-ballistic-gel-tests/

Some interesting data for 100mm fans.

Odd they didn't test the Buffalo Bore Heavy 10 nor Underwood ammo.

WOW!




Yes, it is surprising.
Have not watched it yet.

 

[Darkpriest667]

https://www.luckygunner.com/labs/10mm-auto-self-defense-ammo-ballistic-gel-tests/

Some interesting data for 100mm fans.

Odd they didn't test the Buffalo Bore Heavy 10 nor Underwood ammo.

I typically don't carry around heavy artillery like that. 9mm is what I'm used to. I think the jump to 100 would be too much for me personally.

 

[LOCKHART]

LOL!

 

[topduarte]

Thanks for the link now that I carry 10mm as my daily carry

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I wonder if BB and Underwood were intentionally not tested due to how hot they are, compared to "off the shelf" ammo lol.

Not to say that some are not close.


ETA: I just opened link & saw that BB is included in chart.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Actually pretty impressed with the Sig V-crown.
I may buy some.

 

[Moonpie]

I wonder if BB and Underwood were intentionally not tested due to how hot they are, compared to "off the shelf" ammo lol.

Not to say that some are not close.


ETA: I just opened link & saw that BB is included in chart.

The BB round they tested is a fmj.
They should have tested BB hollowpoints.
No mention of the Underwood. UW makes several different HP loadings as well as the solid copper bullet rounds.
The SIG Elite ammo both HP and fmj is some pretty good stuff.
My limited testing leads me to not care for the Hornady loadings.
S&B and Herter's loadings are meh. Okay for range blasting.

 

[sucker76]

I'm impressed with the Hornady 180gr XTP. That's what I have a bunch of ammo loaded with. I also would have liked to see the expanding Buffalo Bore.

 

[benenglish]

I wonder if BB and Underwood were intentionally not tested due to...

My impression was that they deliberately excluded (what they perceived to be) hunting loads due to probable over-penetration. The one BB load was included as a benchmark to the original factory loads. It demonstrated that, yes, full-power, heavy-jacketed or non-expanding loads suitable for hunting penetrate way too much to use for SD carry.

Then again, maybe I was reading something into it that wasn't there.

 

[sucker76]

The Federal Trophy Bonded was supposed to expand and it did not.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

The BB round they tested is a fmj.
They should have tested BB hollowpoints.
No mention of the Underwood. UW makes several different HP loadings as well as the solid copper bullet rounds.
The SIG Elite ammo both HP and fmj is some pretty good stuff.
My limited testing leads me to not care for the Hornady loadings.
S&B and Herter's loadings are meh. Okay for range blasting.

Yeah, I saw that, and that's why such great penetration as well.

All of my BB, and Underwood are HP.


That is, except for my BB .380+P, it's FMJ.

 

[orbitup]

Makes me want to get a 10mm for carry.


Or is it 100mm?

 

[TheMailMan]

I've yet to find the 180 gr V Crown bullet for sale. I'd like to load some up and give them a try.

 

[Moonpie]

Makes me want to get a 10mm for carry.


Or is it 100mm?

 

[Glockzilla]

Was thinking any 10mm thread needs a pic...or two

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Was thinking any 10mm thread needs a pic...or two View attachment 145447 View attachment 145446

Are those all 10mm barrels, only difference being factory, ported and threaded?
Or do you have different calibers there?

 

[Glockzilla]

Are those all 10mm barrels, only difference being factory, ported and threaded?
Or do you have different calibers there?

The threaded one is a .40, the one ported on the muzzle is a 10, the one with the slots polished is the original Glock, the black one is the 6"Glock, I also have a 5.5" (forgot the manufacturer) and a KKM 6" 10mm which are not in the pic.

Love the Tanfoglio. But he G20 is hard to beat when it comes to bringing something to camping and hiking. I rarely pack the G29 since I figure the round shines in a full size gun.

 

[Darkpriest667]

The threaded one is a .40, the one ported on the muzzle is a 10, the one with the slots polished is the original Glock, the black one is the 6"Glock, I also have a 5.5" (forgot the manufacturer) and a KKM 6" 10mm which are not in the pic.

Love the Tanfoglio. But he G20 is hard to beat when it comes to bringing something to camping and hiking. I rarely pack the G29 since I figure the round shines in a full size gun. View attachment 145456

10mm really is the minimum for going out camping in the wild. Bears and Wolves can take a punch. There is a reason so many people in Alaska carry .44 Magnums.