9 mm 124 gr testing

**DocGKR** · 08-31-11, 00:57

http://www.lightfighter.net/forum/ba...le-performance

http://pistol-forum.com/forumdisplay.php?19-Ammunition

**tpd223** · 08-31-11, 01:10

I get the bare gelatin and four layer denim abbreviations, but what is "AG"? Auto glass?

At any rate, thanks for posting.

**DocGKR** · 08-31-11, 01:26

Automobile laminated front windshield glass (AG) intermediate barrier placed at 45 degree angle, 18 inches in front of gel block.

**BufordTJustice** · 08-31-11, 03:35

Fantastic work, Doc!

In your experience, is there a meaningful difference (or improvement) in the terminal performance of the 147gr HST and the 147gr +P HST?

Again, your work is a credit to the forum and much appreciated.

**DocGKR** · 08-31-11, 04:02

No agency has ever asked us to test the 147 gr +P HST, so I don't have any data comparing the two. Let me see if we can get a box and we'll take a look at it.

**BufordTJustice** · 08-31-11, 04:18

Originally Posted by DocGKR

No agency has ever asked us to test the 147 gr +P HST, so I don't have any data comparing the two. Let me see if we can get a box and we'll take a look at it.

I am very interested to see the results if you get the chance.

The factory figures do not indicate an enormous increase in MV and the non +P loading is much more readily available online.

I carry a G26 for off-duty with my agency. We issue 124gr +P Gold Dots for 9mm. However, when I travel out of county (and sometimes out of state), I am left to carry my own ammunition and I'd like to gain every bit of performance I can from my G26's short barrel.

I know you're busy, and thank you again for taking the time.

**BadDogPSD** · 09-28-11, 18:15

Originally Posted by DocGKR

No agency has ever asked us to test the 147 gr +P HST, so I don't have any data comparing the two. Let me see if we can get a box and we'll take a look at it.

I'd also be interested in seeing the test results for this load.

**TN-popo** · 10-05-11, 08:17

DocGKR...first, thank you.

Second, regarding the 9mm 124gr Gold Dot...
I understand that it does not perform as well as the +P version, but the "numbers" for the standard pressure version don't look too bad and comparable to some rounds that did make your recommended list (I realize that you have said it performs fine).
Thinking there's more to it, could you expound on it's absence from the list?