45 acp PDX 1 Gel Tests

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Posted: 2/25/2014 1:19:34 PM EDT

Does anyone have any sources for gel tests for this round in a short barrel? I have found a few, but they were out of a 5" 1911 barrel and I would be carrying them in the XDS.

I am using Gold Dots currently, but was looking for something that penetrated a little deeper for use in the winter. Thanks for the help in advance.

Posted: 2/27/2014 8:13:47 PM EDT

[#1]

This makes no sense. The Gold Dots will penetrate more in winter (with heavy clothing) than in summer.

Posted: 2/27/2014 9:00:41 PM EDT

[#2]

Stick with your gold dots or any one of these:

Barnes XPB 185 gr JHP (copper bullet)
Hornady Critical Duty 220 gr +P JHP
Federal HST 230 gr JHP (P45HST2)
Federal HST 230 gr +P JHP (P45HST1)
Federal Tactical 230 gr JHP (LE45T1)
Speer Gold Dot 230 gr JHP
Winchester Ranger-T 230 gr JHP (RA45T)
Winchester Ranger-T 230 gr +P JHP (RA45TP)

They all perform about the same

Posted: 2/28/2014 11:06:07 AM EDT

[#3]

Thanks gentlemen. I have read through the Ammo FAQ and have referred to it many times over the years in choosing different loads. I know that what I am using will get the job done, but I am still slightly curious as to the performance of this round. Since the data seems to be either hard to find or non-existent, I may end up just buying a block of gel from Clear Ballistics and doing my own test. If I do decide to go that route, I will make sure to document it well and post the results here in case anyone else has the same question. Thanks again for the help.

Posted: 4/23/2014 1:01:44 AM EDT

[#4]

Search on YouTube there's quite a number of gel testing videos posted.

Posted: 4/23/2014 3:58:31 AM EDT

[#5]

Multi-caliber short bbl tests: http://mousegunaddict.blogspot.com/p/ammo-tests.html
Tomac

Posted: 4/25/2014 11:40:05 AM EDT

[#6]

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Thanks gentlemen. I have read through the Ammo FAQ and have referred to it many times over the years in choosing different loads. I know that what I am using will get the job done, but I am still slightly curious as to the performance of this round. Since the data seems to be either hard to find or non-existent, I may end up just buying a block of gel from Clear Ballistics and doing my own test. If I do decide to go that route, I will make sure to document it well and post the results here in case anyone else has the same question. Thanks again for the help.

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lf you can find some test results for RA45B; its the same loading in the 50 round law enforcement packaging at half the price.

Posted: 4/26/2014 11:43:22 AM EDT

[#7]

http://le.atk.com/wound_ballistics/load_comparison/load_comparison.aspx
you can compare some of the tests directly at the ATK website. 230gr Gold dot is a good choice for all around carry.

Posted: 5/2/2014 4:23:11 PM EDT

[#8]

this guys has good reviews
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vzcdhoOAU

This is what I carry at the moment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI_fOpndtdY

Posted: 5/2/2014 4:45:08 PM EDT

[#9]

Critical Duty has some decent penetration, at the expense of expansion.

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