Posted: 4/30/2019 7:21:20 PM EDT
Test Gun: Sig P229, Beretta Nano. Barrel length: 3.9, 3 inches. Ammunition: Federal 147gr JHP Test media: 10% Clear Ballistics Gel. Distance: 10 feet. Chronograph: Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph G2. Five shot velocity average: 934, 908fps Gel Temperature 70 degrees. Unless I have lost count this should be lucky number seven in the budget 9 line up. This time we take a look at the Federal 147gr JHP. This is the "white box" version. Price for this ammo is also $13.99 per box and like many others tied for the lowest price. Average five shot velocity from the Sig P229 was 934fps with a high of 950fps and a low of 923fps. 
Ten yards off hand five shots with the Sig P229 From the Nano, the five shot velocity was 908fps with a high of 919fps and a low of 898fps. 
Ten yards off hand five shots with the Beretta Nano The first round from the Sig P229 hit the bare gel block at a velocity of 939fps and penetrated to 15.25 inches. Recovered weight was 141.4 grains and the recovered diameter was .56 inches. The second round had a velocity of 934fps and penetrated to 15 inches. The bullet expanded to .57 inches and had a recovered weight of 141.2 grains. 
When fired in the gel block covered with heavy clothing the first round from the Sig had a velocity of 949fps and penetrated to 14.25 inches. The expansion was .39 inches and recovered weight was 140.8 grains. The bullet tumbled and was found base forward. Round two hit at 944fps and penetrated to 19 inches. It expanded to .47 inches and had a recovered weight of 141.1 grains. 
From the Beretta Nano, the first round's velocity was 922fps and penetration was 15.5 inches. The recovered diameter was .54 inches and the recovered weight was 141.5 grains. Round two's velocity was 928fps and it also penetrated 15.5 inches. The expansion was .55 inches and recovered weight was 141.2 inches. 
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I've got some stashed for the day I shoot through my HSTs and gold dots and can't buy more.
Wish you used organic gel though. Clear gel works to compare bullets shot in clear gel but is not equal to organic gel so the 12-18" goal post is not relevant. |
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how dare you bring science and math into ballistics conversations! is there a big thread or comparison that shows everything? I switched to HST in my 45 after I think it was you did some testing and showed their expansion into gel. May have to get some of these for the 9mms unles HST is really that much better. I'm not especially worried about price per round for HD/carry ammo since I don't shoot much of it once I know it works. |
If you live long enough into the Great Tomfuckery to get to the point that pistol commonality is critical to survival, you've defied so many odds that you're basically a fucking wizard-Deadtired