The reason I watch these videos is simple... Straightforward no bull crap, no Tacticool just straight simple and accurate information.. Keep On Keepin On... thank you sir.
I can't take Paul seriously. He doesn't strut around with a massive beard, 5/11 pants and a T-shirt 3 sizes too small. He doesn't swear every other word and sing the praises of 9mm Tupperware guns as the ONLY choice in every situation, so he's obviously not an "operator". So, Nah, I'll move onto taking more pictures of myself in Oakleys putting on my my best bad ass face.
Khắc cảnh lê ... I was fortunate enough to be trained as what some would call a "swat officer " and served in that capacity for 14 years. In that time we were the test bed for weapons and equipment. Much of the equipment we tested proved to be effective. What stemmed from that IMHO was an over reliance on kit and what we called it in 2005 "CDI", chicks did it. And I believe it led to the tacticool opinions we have seen since.
What!?... No meat target introduction? That’s like skipping the Sacrament Prayer and just passing out the bread and water, lol. Best channel on TH-cam.
I am heartbroken Paul didn't remind me what the meat target is. It's a pork chop pectoral, pork ribs, oranges for lung tissue, more pork ribs, plus four layers of tshirt front and back, and behind that the high tech fleece bullet stop. And the pig's ears? You be the judge.
It has been my experience from testing .40 S&W ammo for police use that just about anything in a hollow point from a major manufacturer works pretty darned well. When you chose between 155, 165, and 180 grain loads, you are pretty much choosing based on your preference for the level of the recoil and barrier penetration characteristics, and I don't think I've ever tested a really "bad" .40 round from a major manufacturer. This is not totally surprising because the .40 was designed with police work in mind. I still have a SIG P229 and a Smith and Wesson M&P, and in the unlikely event I ever found myself back in a patrol car, I'd be wearing one of those two pistols over any other caliber I could choose, except that I might drop the old .357 SIG barrel in the P229 and be just as happy. One reason I still like the .40 is that pretty much anything you stuff in it works pretty well. When my small department tested the heavy for caliber 9mm 147 grain Ranger T in tests conducted with several other agencies, we didn't find it to be awful, and it did pretty well on the barrier penetration tests, even though expansion seemed muted once it hit the gel. It seemed pretty comparable to a Speer Gold Dot in the same weight, again not surprising since they are direct competitors, much like Pepsi and Coke. In the end, at that time, we didn't see enough advantage to a caliber change, decided to keep our .40's, and loaded them with Ranger loads. I understand that a few years later they did switch to 9mm pistols and settled on the 124 grain +P HST load because they got a great deal on it.
If I ran a 🚔 or were a procurement, contract officer, I'd opt for a HST 124gr +P 9mm or the Hornady Critical Duty 124gr +P 9mm. Many gun owners & armed professionals are not aware that gun makers, S&W Ruger Glock etc use 124gr to R&D 9mm(9x19mm).
@@DavidLLambertmobile I know there are arguments to be made for the heavier bullets in 9mm, but my sources at Federal/Speer tell me that the performance of the 124 +P is essentially identical to their 147 grain offerings, and that they offer both to accommodate the preferences of departmental purchasers, as they do with the standard pressure load for departments that won't use +P. They have also told me that the 124 +P round needs at least a 4 inch barrel to show a material advantage over their same weight standard pressure load. So I tend to agree with you and have standardized on the 124 grain +P HST. In my subcompact pistols it really doesn't recoil more than standard pressure, and is only 30 fps faster in something like a Shield. So I run it in all my 9mm pistols and get decent accuracy and sights that shoot to point of aim/impact. But if for some reason I cannot get it, I'll happily use the 124 standard pressure round, especially in my shorter barreled pistols. Cheers!
Thank Paul for another great video. I am still a big fan of the .40 S&W as a defensive cartridge. I keep a Glock 22 by the bed at night loaded with 165gr Gold Dots.
Thanks was a interesting test. I am a 40 fan, since S&W 40 was introduced, still have my S&W 4006 and 411 they, lets say glued to my side. Keep up the good work
Paul, THANK YOU so much! As a 40 Glock 23 gal I have been using Sig Elite. I'm going to make the switch to Winchester. This is why A lot of us support you on Patreon!!!
I already knew the Ranger T .40 was awesome in both 165 and 180 grain. My big takeaway here was that I need to find some of the white box hollow points. What an awesome bargain as I know I've seen as low as $20 for a box of 50.
One thing I really enjoy about the videos is Paul doesn't let the weather get in the way of shooting. Rain or snow, the video keeps rolling. I like that.
Must say that the many reviews Paul does is very detailed and to real life as not just gel but uses other rounds to compare to what he is testing but!!! Who else will be out in what seems to be always rain and snow testing!. My hat is off to this guy. unlike others promoting products he leaves the proof to the many.
First, thank you Paul for all of the time you invest in these videos. My personal choice for every day carry is a Springfield XD sub-compact in 40 S&W. I had initially selected Winchester PDX1 as my carry ammo until I found an abnormality in the crimp of the bullet during loading. I found 14 out of the box of 20 that were severely over crimped. I contacted Winchester and they resolved the issue, however they failed initial quality checks to keep it from leaving the factory that way. After receiving the coupon for a replacement box I first opened the box to check the crimp and those too were over crimped. Ultimately I chose the Sig Sauer Elite Performance V-Crown and saved more than 4 dollars per box of 20. Your videos covering that ammunition further vailidate my choice. Once again, thank you.
I believe I will be purchasing some of those Ranger T's for my Walther PPS EDC. They strike me as having some of the best performance I have seen yet. Thank you Paul very very informative.
This goes to show how much the specific load in each cartridge type ("caliber") matters--not the brand, series, or even the basic projectile design, but each specific load. I select loads for each cartridge type based on multiple test results, at least (your meat targets being one of them). That said, there are other factors when choosing between two equally effective loads. For one thing, I like how the Winchester Ranger-T, Bonded, and PDX1 series all have completely sealed cartridges (both at the primers and bullets) and are extremely resistant to bullet setback--this makes the ammo very resilient to environmental conditions outside of a sealed, dehumidified ammo can. This wouldn't make me choose the underperforming 147-grain 9mm Ranger-T, but it is one reason I've chosen this series for .40 S&W (either bullet weight, 165 or 180 grains) over others that are just about as effective and even slightly more consistent (e.g. Federal HST) or less expensive (e.g. Winchester White Box JHP). It gives me some peace of mind regarding reliability under potentially adverse conditions. Additionally, I tend to avoid the Speer Gold Dot series because they are very prone to bullet setback. I like their products and use quite a bit of Speer training ammo, but for defensive use my personal preference--even though it's probably unnecessary--is for more physically robust ammo that will work right even if one submerges it in water or oil, and won't allow the bullet to be pushed into the case, which can raise pressure to dangerous levels.
I love your no BS style of just putting it out there, Paul. You do some great testing on ammo. These are some of the most informative real world type testing of ammo videos out there.
Thank you Paul as another viewer stated in another post you have video in all weather. I really appreciate your dedication to your followers. Just down to earth great solid information that, in my opinion, is very useful.
With videos like this Paul removes all internet "hearsay" and brings clarity and truth to the real life. No words to say except one huge THANK YOU Paul.
Me too. Every now and then I'll tote around my 9mm or my .45 too though. I like my .40. I don't know why in the last couple years, people have been hating on it.
@@bryanbaker5942 People are idiots. You can carry around a .22 if you want. It's still plenty lethal. I originally bought a 40 as my first handgun because I liked the idea of having something in between a 9 and a 45. The best of both worlds. Sure it's a bit snappy but it's still a good round.
Hey, Paul! The Winchester 180gr T Series is the Cartridge my Department used before I retired. I'm going to start caring it again. I stopped using it in my EDC, now that I'm a Civilian because, I'm a bit leery of Juries should I ever become involved in a Civilian Shooting, Heaven forbid! In hindsight, it's always best to use what you train with. Thanks for the good video.
People are quick to accept ANYTHING positive said about 9MM as pure gospel, but refute any praise about .40 S&W. There is a LOT of misinformation going around on forums, and every time someone tries to make the claim that there's no difference between the two...it's just a claim with no had evidence. For some reason people want to perceive 9MM to be better performing than it actually is, by doing so they immediately minimize .40 S&W or any other caliber that's not 9MM by deeming it 'useless'. Just because 9MM is more practical and easier to shoot that does NOT mean that it's the most effective. Calibers like .40 S&W, .357 SIG or even .45 ACP kind of fall into this subcategory that's an upgrade from 9MM. Although it seems like .40/.357 SIG are slightly better options than .45 ACP due to power and capacity. Anybody that honestly believes power isn't a plausible aspect in modern ballistics is a moron, sadly there are a lot of morons these days. The problem with .45 ACP is that it's a somewhat outdated caliber that's only loaded at half the pressure of .40 or 9MM, Glock tried to address this problem with the widely panned .45 GAP. Personally I'd rather get good performance AND good capacity, which is why I tend to go with .40 S&W. It's an extremely underappreciated duty/carry round!
I know what you mean about 45 acp, and i wouldnt choose it for concealed carry outside in the streets, but for home defense?? Well i think its the best for home defense because it has the least penetration of all while giving the most expansion and great tissue damage. What you think?
Ranger T was used by lots of PDs a few years back before the FBI NEW 9mm is good as 40 cal report. It;s a great time to buy a USED dept trade in Beretta 40 and Ranger T now.
I bought a bunch of this .40 Ranger T series police trade-in ammo in both 180 and 165 grain and from your test I'm glad I did. Even the cheap WWB looks like it did pretty well and every Walmart around here has a few boxes of that in stock. Thanks for another great test!
Thanks for the presentation Paul! .40 is a very underrated caliber for civilian use, but Law Enforcement sees how effective it really can be. I look forward to further videos!
In 2020 more state & local PDs went to 9x19mm BUT many cops, troopers had no problems with 165/155 gr .40 guns. The CBP, US Border Patrol issued Beretta 96Ds & P229s for years.
Excellent again. Seeing with your own eyes is to me the gold standard. I am a fan of Hornady Critical Defense because the local Leo's use the Critical Duty. It is a legal reason, if I ever end up in court I'm using a civilian version of the Leo ammo. And it does preform very well. This is based on perceptions from my attorney of the local views of law enforcement and public. And yes he's a criminal defense attorney. That's what you will need. I think a current day comprehensive video on the aftermath of a shooting would be great Paul.
Nicely done. The Ranger T was the issue ammo at my agency the last 5 or 6 yrs i worked there. Mainly because it was relatively cheap on the state contract. It had a good reputation, and always worked well on the occasional deer i had to humanely dispatch. Glad to see it did well on the meat target. Before that, we always carried Gold Dots, and i liked those also. Although i did have an interesting dud/defective round of it once. Thanks for everything you do. Time for the 45ACP version!
Looks like fantastic ammo for my Sig Sauer P229. As soon as I use up all this 180gr Gold Dot ammo I have I will give this a try. Great video as usual Paul.
This is 4 years later, but I was just looking at this ammo on the web today with very little information. Now, thanks to Paul, I will order some and see if any shipping will carry it!!
Out in the woods trimming trees and stopped to check my email and happened to see a new video from my favorite gun Channel.... now sitting on a tree stump just finished watching... always an enjoyable and entertaining break 😁
Yeah these in 40sw are top Notch! Other calibers not so much but the 40 with these is serious stuff! I’ve tested them with my own meat target and clothing and was impressed! These rangers in 40 are right up there with Federal HST
When I was a police officer our department used Winchester Rangers. I never had to shoot anyone (thank God), but on the range those things had some serious blast, at least in 45acp anyway. Most of the guys in our department carried a Glock 22 40SW, at the closest distance at the range (about 7 feet) they would just punch a hole in the target. But when I fired a round out of the Glock 21 it would blow the paper off the wood frame half the time.... it was like I had set off a howitzer! : )
I'm glad you tested the WWB 180 gr JHP. These have been showing good performance in online testing and are actually a good budget option if you had to have something from a brick and morter in a hurry. It wouldn't be my first choice but unlike most entry level JHP ammo it actually performs well. The WWB JHP in 9mm are far less impressive.
What?!?!? I bought a bunch of WWB .40 S&W personal protection on your recommendation, Paul...lol! One of the online stores was practically giving it away, so I’m good for the rest of my life with the amount I ordered. Thanks for sharing!
I like the new opening but I wish you would show your medals they mean something to some of us keep up the good work and I'm glad to see both those gun seem to fit in your hand well
I love the new intro! My only suggestion is to make Paul's classic line of "you be the judge" full-volume at the end. I think that's a fantastic cap to the intro, but having the audio almost muted by the music undercuts it quite a bit. :)
I swear I should have tied a roll of fleece blankets together when I was in asscrackastan. That seems to stop bullets better than a vest. Lighter weight too. Then when it got cold, just unroll for sleepin'. Love the meat target
And once again another great video bursting full of good, practical information coming from one of the most experienced gun tuber with the best credibility. Thank You Mr. Paul Harrell! Your channel is top notch!
Great video Paul! I have always been a fan of the 40.S&W people always tell me how the 9mm is just as powerful, not in my own experience testing the 2 40 is far more powerful Imho
Thanks for another good video. I like seeing real tests of these bullets. The moral of the story still seems to be that Winchester "white box" is a good choice most of the time. I've bought some Federal "white box" for my 9mm. I need to try this someday.
There were two loadings originally for the .40 S&W cartridge. They were the 180 grain at about 950 fps and the 155 grain version at about 1150 fps. We chose the 155 grain version since it duplicated the 158 grain .357 loading that we had carried for many years past. As time went on we began to get inquiries from other Law Enforcement agencies in regards to the 155 grain JHP’s performance in the field since they had experienced dismal performance with the 180 grain version(s.) If one considers that a .45 ACP 185 grain projectile travels about the same velocity as the 40 S&W and is a larger diameter. (.452” to .410”) the only advantage the .40 has is an increased magazine capacity, and the superior performance of the 155 grain version. Later, some manufactures brought forth a 165 grain JHP cartridge.
Paul does a gereat job of real world ammo testing and is is one of my fav experts. I have really come to love the 40 and it is a very boldacius defense load. I carry both 40 and 9 MM but from my shooting the 40 does the trick better!
RIP Paul. We you’ll be missed.
Jesus.... Im gonna be finding and watching Paul's videos for years and years to come... God Bless You, Paul.... The world is lessened without you.
The reason I watch these videos is simple... Straightforward no bull crap, no Tacticool just straight simple and accurate information.. Keep On Keepin On... thank you sir.
The term "tactical" is to this decade what "ninja" was to the 80s and 90s.
I can't take Paul seriously. He doesn't strut around with a massive beard, 5/11 pants and a T-shirt 3 sizes too small. He doesn't swear every other word and sing the praises of 9mm Tupperware guns as the ONLY choice in every situation, so he's obviously not an "operator". So, Nah, I'll move onto taking more pictures of myself in Oakleys putting on my my best bad ass face.
@@khaccanhle1930 Lol!
Khắc cảnh lê ... I was fortunate enough to be trained as what some would call a "swat officer " and served in that capacity for 14 years. In that time we were the test bed for weapons and equipment. Much of the equipment we tested proved to be effective. What stemmed from that IMHO was an over reliance on kit and what we called it in 2005 "CDI", chicks did it. And I believe it led to the tacticool opinions we have seen since.
@@khaccanhle1930 😂😂🤣😅
Rain, snow, tornadoes, darkness... nothing stops Paul Harrell on range day! Semper Fi!
Jarhead Greasemonkey so true
Paul usually summons weather changes on command just to make his videos more entertaining. If he didn't want the snow, it wouldn't be there!
Gun Sam _Revolver Aficionado_
Gun Sam...I agree! 😂
It's a good practice to have. The experience in different weather conditions can be very valuable for when things go awry.
Post office of guns ?
Paul, thank you for continuing to produce .40 S&W videos; it is very much appreciated.
What!?... No meat target introduction? That’s like skipping the Sacrament Prayer and just passing out the bread and water, lol. Best channel on TH-cam.
Thank God! I could recite it in my sleep.
Listening to him explain the meat target is my favorite part - every single time.
BillyZaneism Well I’m not what you call a professional so I won’t try it at home.
I am heartbroken Paul didn't remind me what the meat target is.
It's a pork chop pectoral, pork ribs, oranges for lung tissue, more pork ribs, plus four layers of tshirt front and back, and behind that the high tech fleece bullet stop. And the pig's ears? You be the judge.
Wait...what about the leather jacket "skin"
@@tweezak that's the hunting target. Duh. Haha
But was it the *new and improved* high-tech fleece bullet stop? We shall never know...
@@BlahDBlahDBlah I'll be the judge of that but not at home because I'm not what you call a professional.
And theMargarine to simulate the body fat
Grocery clerk: "Very nice ribs and chops you are getting there, having a barbecue this evening?"
Paul: "No, no I am not"
LMFAOOO ...I really cracked up reading this.
Some store employees have got to be asking questions by now
"This guy eats more pork ribs and soda than anyone I've ever seen but he never gains weight. Maybe it's the oranges...or he works out."
lmao at the thought of someone start a hardcore orange and pork regimen thinking its what makes paul swoll
Neil VanAlstine 😆
I love the .40 S&W, can't be beat in terms of power and package size!
It has been my experience from testing .40 S&W ammo for police use that just about anything in a hollow point from a major manufacturer works pretty darned well. When you chose between 155, 165, and 180 grain loads, you are pretty much choosing based on your preference for the level of the recoil and barrier penetration characteristics, and I don't think I've ever tested a really "bad" .40 round from a major manufacturer. This is not totally surprising because the .40 was designed with police work in mind. I still have a SIG P229 and a Smith and Wesson M&P, and in the unlikely event I ever found myself back in a patrol car, I'd be wearing one of those two pistols over any other caliber I could choose, except that I might drop the old .357 SIG barrel in the P229 and be just as happy. One reason I still like the .40 is that pretty much anything you stuff in it works pretty well.
When my small department tested the heavy for caliber 9mm 147 grain Ranger T in tests conducted with several other agencies, we didn't find it to be awful, and it did pretty well on the barrier penetration tests, even though expansion seemed muted once it hit the gel. It seemed pretty comparable to a Speer Gold Dot in the same weight, again not surprising since they are direct competitors, much like Pepsi and Coke. In the end, at that time, we didn't see enough advantage to a caliber change, decided to keep our .40's, and loaded them with Ranger loads. I understand that a few years later they did switch to 9mm pistols and settled on the 124 grain +P HST load because they got a great deal on it.
If I ran a 🚔 or were a procurement, contract officer, I'd opt for a HST 124gr +P 9mm or the Hornady Critical Duty 124gr +P 9mm. Many gun owners & armed professionals are not aware that gun makers, S&W Ruger Glock etc use 124gr to R&D 9mm(9x19mm).
@@DavidLLambertmobile I know there are arguments to be made for the heavier bullets in 9mm, but my sources at Federal/Speer tell me that the performance of the 124 +P is essentially identical to their 147 grain offerings, and that they offer both to accommodate the preferences of departmental purchasers, as they do with the standard pressure load for departments that won't use +P.
They have also told me that the 124 +P round needs at least a 4 inch barrel to show a material advantage over their same weight standard pressure load. So I tend to agree with you and have standardized on the 124 grain +P HST. In my subcompact pistols it really doesn't recoil more than standard pressure, and is only 30 fps faster in something like a Shield. So I run it in all my 9mm pistols and get decent accuracy and sights that shoot to point of aim/impact. But if for some reason I cannot get it, I'll happily use the 124 standard pressure round, especially in my shorter barreled pistols. Cheers!
Thank Paul for another great video. I am still a big fan of the .40 S&W as a defensive cartridge. I keep a Glock 22 by the bed at night loaded with 165gr Gold Dots.
Thanks was a interesting test. I am a 40 fan, since S&W 40 was introduced, still have my S&W 4006 and 411 they, lets say glued to my side. Keep up the good work
Paul, THANK YOU so much! As a 40 Glock 23 gal I have been using Sig Elite. I'm going to make the switch to Winchester. This is why A lot of us support you on Patreon!!!
I'd opt for the Hornady Critical Duty 175gr or the new line Federal HST 165gr Punch. 🥊.
I have carried 165 gr Ranger-T's for years...great round. I've been impressed with my backyard testing. Thanks Paul!
That's been my carry ammo as well in my Glock 23 for the last twelve years.
I CCWed a Beretta 96D surplus .40 in the late 1990s. I varied from 135gr to 165gr factory JHPs. Mainly Golden Saber & Corbon JHP.
You two must be cops, because supposedly cops are the only ones that can get the Ranger T 165
@@berettaxd7566 I am not, that's not true.
Makes 2 of us. Same for the 165gr Speer Gold Dot. The 165gr loads in .40 are heard to beat, except for maybe the Hydra-Shok which is anemic at best.
Great video as always Paul! Love me some .40 S&W!
I already knew the Ranger T .40 was awesome in both 165 and 180 grain. My big takeaway here was that I need to find some of the white box hollow points. What an awesome bargain as I know I've seen as low as $20 for a box of 50.
One thing I really enjoy about the videos is Paul doesn't let the weather get in the way of shooting. Rain or snow, the video keeps rolling.
I like that.
Must say that the many reviews Paul does is very detailed and to real life as not just gel but uses other rounds to compare to what he is testing but!!! Who else will be out in what seems to be always rain and snow testing!. My hat is off to this guy. unlike others promoting products he leaves the proof to the many.
First, thank you Paul for all of the time you invest in these videos. My personal choice for every day carry is a Springfield XD sub-compact in 40 S&W. I had initially selected Winchester PDX1 as my carry ammo until I found an abnormality in the crimp of the bullet during loading. I found 14 out of the box of 20 that were severely over crimped. I contacted Winchester and they resolved the issue, however they failed initial quality checks to keep it from leaving the factory that way. After receiving the coupon for a replacement box I first opened the box to check the crimp and those too were over crimped. Ultimately I chose the Sig Sauer Elite Performance V-Crown and saved more than 4 dollars per box of 20. Your videos covering that ammunition further vailidate my choice. Once again, thank you.
I was watching another video when I saw this was up.
I'm a simple man. I see Paul Harrell, I click Paul Harrell.
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Dassa lotta da-midge!
Never not watch a paul harrell video
I believe I will be purchasing some of those Ranger T's for my Walther PPS EDC. They strike me as having some of the best performance I have seen yet. Thank you Paul very very informative.
I carry .40 S&W and will pick some of these soon to test against the Federal HST that I currently carry. Great video as always, Paul. Thanks!
I lean towards the .357sig in 2020 but the traditional .40 is fine. 1000s of 🇺🇸 cops, federal agents used .40 guns for years.
This goes to show how much the specific load in each cartridge type ("caliber") matters--not the brand, series, or even the basic projectile design, but each specific load. I select loads for each cartridge type based on multiple test results, at least (your meat targets being one of them). That said, there are other factors when choosing between two equally effective loads. For one thing, I like how the Winchester Ranger-T, Bonded, and PDX1 series all have completely sealed cartridges (both at the primers and bullets) and are extremely resistant to bullet setback--this makes the ammo very resilient to environmental conditions outside of a sealed, dehumidified ammo can. This wouldn't make me choose the underperforming 147-grain 9mm Ranger-T, but it is one reason I've chosen this series for .40 S&W (either bullet weight, 165 or 180 grains) over others that are just about as effective and even slightly more consistent (e.g. Federal HST) or less expensive (e.g. Winchester White Box JHP). It gives me some peace of mind regarding reliability under potentially adverse conditions. Additionally, I tend to avoid the Speer Gold Dot series because they are very prone to bullet setback. I like their products and use quite a bit of Speer training ammo, but for defensive use my personal preference--even though it's probably unnecessary--is for more physically robust ammo that will work right even if one submerges it in water or oil, and won't allow the bullet to be pushed into the case, which can raise pressure to dangerous levels.
I love your no BS style of just putting it out there, Paul. You do some great testing on ammo. These are some of the most informative real world type testing of ammo videos out there.
I just bought a .40, so thanks for giving me some food for thought.
Thanks Paul! I’m pleased with the results as this is my department’s issued ammo. Keep up the great work!
Thank you Paul as another viewer stated in another post you have video in all weather. I really appreciate your dedication to your followers. Just down to earth great solid information that, in my opinion, is very useful.
With videos like this Paul removes all internet "hearsay" and brings clarity and truth to the real life. No words to say except one huge THANK YOU Paul.
Thank you for your endurance in weather to bring us these excellent videos.
I carry a 40 because. I don't give a rip what you carry or don't carry.
Me too. Every now and then I'll tote around my 9mm or my .45 too though. I like my .40. I don't know why in the last couple years, people have been hating on it.
I carry a lot of different stuff 357 Sig to 380 depends on the day and how deep I need to conceal it
@@bryanbaker5942 People are idiots. You can carry around a .22 if you want. It's still plenty lethal. I originally bought a 40 as my first handgun because I liked the idea of having something in between a 9 and a 45. The best of both worlds. Sure it's a bit snappy but it's still a good round.
@@bryanbaker5942 We want the 10 MM back. The 40 killed the 10 MM.
@@chuckmiller5763 I have a 10mm too. A SW 1076. Problem is the ammo is expensive so I don't shittit as much. I have found boxes for just over $17 tho.
Hey, Paul! The Winchester 180gr T Series is the Cartridge my Department used before I retired. I'm going to start caring it again. I stopped using it in my EDC, now that I'm a Civilian because, I'm a bit leery of Juries should I ever become involved in a Civilian Shooting, Heaven forbid! In hindsight, it's always best to use what you train with. Thanks for the good video.
I enjoy my 40s, great info!!!
Such great videos. No nonsense. Just practical knowledge!
I Like the way you lay it out and ask us to draw our own conclusion. you are a great teacher. Thank You Paul.
Thank you Paul
People are quick to accept ANYTHING positive said about 9MM as pure gospel, but refute any praise about .40 S&W. There is a LOT of misinformation going around on forums, and every time someone tries to make the claim that there's no difference between the two...it's just a claim with no had evidence. For some reason people want to perceive 9MM to be better performing than it actually is, by doing so they immediately minimize .40 S&W or any other caliber that's not 9MM by deeming it 'useless'. Just because 9MM is more practical and easier to shoot that does NOT mean that it's the most effective. Calibers like .40 S&W, .357 SIG or even .45 ACP kind of fall into this subcategory that's an upgrade from 9MM. Although it seems like .40/.357 SIG are slightly better options than .45 ACP due to power and capacity. Anybody that honestly believes power isn't a plausible aspect in modern ballistics is a moron, sadly there are a lot of morons these days. The problem with .45 ACP is that it's a somewhat outdated caliber that's only loaded at half the pressure of .40 or 9MM, Glock tried to address this problem with the widely panned .45 GAP. Personally I'd rather get good performance AND good capacity, which is why I tend to go with .40 S&W. It's an extremely underappreciated duty/carry round!
I know what you mean about 45 acp, and i wouldnt choose it for concealed carry outside in the streets, but for home defense?? Well i think its the best for home defense because it has the least penetration of all while giving the most expansion and great tissue damage. What you think?
Beautiful explanation. Couldn’t agree more.
Neither rain, sleet, or snow will stop Paul from bring us another excellent video. Thanks Paul.
Ranger T was used by lots of PDs a few years back before the FBI NEW 9mm is good as 40 cal report. It;s a great time to buy a USED dept trade in Beretta 40 and Ranger T now.
RIP Paul. We miss ya
I bought a bunch of this .40 Ranger T series police trade-in ammo in both 180 and 165 grain and from your test I'm glad I did. Even the cheap WWB looks like it did pretty well and every Walmart around here has a few boxes of that in stock. Thanks for another great test!
Major props for shooting DA for the first shot through the chrono...
I absolutely LOVE the "70's style" cop draw and fire in the intro. You are too funny to me, Paul!
Nice work as always Paul thanks for your support
Thanks for the presentation Paul! .40 is a very underrated caliber for civilian use, but Law Enforcement sees how effective it really can be. I look forward to further videos!
In 2020 more state & local PDs went to 9x19mm BUT many cops, troopers had no problems with 165/155 gr .40 guns. The CBP, US Border Patrol issued Beretta 96Ds & P229s for years.
Top notch video. To me your test seem to provide the best representation of how these products will preform.
Awesome work Paul!
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Calm, cool, collected.
Eagle eyes.
Humble confidence.
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Such a boss.
Excellent again. Seeing with your own eyes is to me the gold standard. I am a fan of Hornady Critical Defense because the local Leo's use the Critical Duty. It is a legal reason, if I ever end up in court I'm using a civilian version of the Leo ammo. And it does preform very well. This is based on perceptions from my attorney of the local views of law enforcement and public. And yes he's a criminal defense attorney. That's what you will need. I think a current day comprehensive video on the aftermath of a shooting would be great Paul.
Very interesting and of course just plain fun to see. Great video Paul.
*That.... INTRO...*
*I am SO GRATEFUL, to have found this channel.*
Nicely done. The Ranger T was the issue ammo at my agency the last 5 or 6 yrs i worked there. Mainly because it was relatively cheap on the state contract. It had a good reputation, and always worked well on the occasional deer i had to humanely dispatch. Glad to see it did well on the meat target. Before that, we always carried Gold Dots, and i liked those also. Although i did have an interesting dud/defective round of it once. Thanks for everything you do. Time for the 45ACP version!
It's usually the inexpensive HP ammo that out performs. Nice to see the T-Series come out on top
0:13 you embraced the meme. I'm so proud.
Looks like fantastic ammo for my Sig Sauer P229. As soon as I use up all this 180gr Gold Dot ammo I have I will give this a try. Great video as usual Paul.
This is 4 years later, but I was just looking at this ammo on the web today with very little information. Now, thanks to Paul, I will order some and see if any shipping will carry it!!
Paul lives up to the Post Office moto, rains, sleet, snow.... Unlike the actual Post Office.
Out in the woods trimming trees and stopped to check my email and happened to see a new video from my favorite gun Channel.... now sitting on a tree stump just finished watching... always an enjoyable and entertaining break 😁
Paul, you are the best on TH-cam. In a sea of video gunnies taking one shot at gel, you do it RIGHT!
The Dry Yet Comedic Accurate Color commentary Besides the Obvious Facts that you bring I enjoy these Videoz. Paul is My Man
Yeah these in 40sw are top
Notch! Other calibers not so much but the 40 with these is serious stuff! I’ve tested them with my own meat target and clothing and was impressed! These rangers in 40 are right up there with Federal HST
When I was a police officer our department used Winchester Rangers. I never had to shoot anyone (thank God), but on the range those things had some serious blast, at least in 45acp anyway. Most of the guys in our department carried a Glock 22 40SW, at the closest distance at the range (about 7 feet) they would just punch a hole in the target. But when I fired a round out of the Glock 21 it would blow the paper off the wood frame half the time.... it was like I had set off a howitzer! : )
Best on the internet
I'm glad you tested the WWB 180 gr JHP. These have been showing good performance in online testing and are actually a good budget option if you had to have something from a brick and morter in a hurry. It wouldn't be my first choice but unlike most entry level JHP ammo it actually performs well. The WWB JHP in 9mm are far less impressive.
You can't go wrong with good old Winchester
40 is actually back in my favor. Good data. Thanks for the video!
Once again I’m inspired to get out to the range. Your videos make me want to practice, practice, practice.
Thank you Paul.
Another superb video. Thanks much, Paul. You're the best.
What?!?!? I bought a bunch of WWB .40 S&W personal protection on your recommendation, Paul...lol! One of the online stores was practically giving it away, so I’m good for the rest of my life with the amount I ordered. Thanks for sharing!
After I saw this, I got a few boxes myself. Looks like it should do the job.
I like the new opening but I wish you would show your medals they mean something to some of us keep up the good work and I'm glad to see both those gun seem to fit in your hand well
Thanks for making the two Winchester Ranger T videos
Can't wait to see those Barrier videos
I love the new intro! My only suggestion is to make Paul's classic line of "you be the judge" full-volume at the end. I think that's a fantastic cap to the intro, but having the audio almost muted by the music undercuts it quite a bit. :)
I swear I should have tied a roll of fleece blankets together when I was in asscrackastan. That seems to stop bullets better than a vest. Lighter weight too. Then when it got cold, just unroll for sleepin'. Love the meat target
The video I wait for every week.
Love the glasses. Always a good day when Paul drops a video.
Paul, as always, an education in 6 minutes, thank you for your dedication and hard work! its appreciated.
Thanks Paul
And once again another great video bursting full of good, practical information coming from one of the most experienced gun tuber with the best credibility. Thank You Mr. Paul Harrell! Your channel is top notch!
Pretty impressive stuff Paul. Thanks.
Thanks Paul, I appreciate your efforts and the sharing of the results!
Great video Paul! I have always been a fan of the 40.S&W people always tell me how the 9mm is just as powerful, not in my own experience testing the 2 40 is far more powerful Imho
9mm is the Honda Civic of handgun calibers.
@@playerzero2236 ...and 40 is the Cadillac...but 45 is the Kenworth.
Thanks for another great video Paul. Your videos are always concise, informative, and on target (no pun intended).
Great video. That ranger T expanded looking a lot like old school Black Talon . Miss that stuff.
I love the 40 S&W. I keep 1,000 plus rounds of T Series and SXT.
Thanks for another good video. I like seeing real tests of these bullets. The moral of the story still seems to be that Winchester "white box" is a good choice most of the time. I've bought some Federal "white box" for my 9mm. I need to try this someday.
Love my M&P .40. This video really helps in choosing a good defense ammo for it.
The new mic is VERY noticeable. Great improvement.
Excellent video Paul. Thanks for the hard work.
Thanks for the video!
Jesse
There were two loadings originally for the .40 S&W cartridge. They were the 180 grain at about 950 fps and the 155 grain version at about 1150 fps. We chose the 155 grain version since it duplicated the 158 grain .357 loading that we had carried for many years past. As time went on we began to get inquiries from other Law Enforcement agencies in regards to the 155 grain JHP’s performance in the field since they had experienced dismal performance with the 180 grain version(s.) If one considers that a .45 ACP 185 grain projectile travels about the same velocity as the 40 S&W and is a larger diameter. (.452” to .410”) the only advantage the .40 has is an increased magazine capacity, and the superior performance of the 155 grain version.
Later, some manufactures brought forth a 165 grain JHP cartridge.
Another excellent video, thanks!
Great demonstration!!! Thanks Paul!!
Long live the meat target and weatherproof vids like this.
Thanks for the quality content always.
Good video...thanks Paul. I'm looking forward to the barrier tests with bonded ammo!
Good comparisons , thanks.
Nicely done
Good video! Love the new intro too
Paul does a gereat job of real world ammo testing and is is one of my fav experts. I have really come to love the 40 and it is a very boldacius defense load. I carry both 40 and 9 MM but from my shooting the 40 does the trick better!