I Pulled The PLUG!...Surprising Results! Hornady Critical Defense NO INSERT 9MM Ballistic Gel Test!

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  • @ToolsandTargets
    @ToolsandTargets  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +123

    🤦‍♂🤦‍♂THERE IS A HEAVY CLOTHING BARRIER USED IN THIS TEST!🤦‍♂🤦‍♂ Some of y'all need to stop watching only 2 minutes of the video and pay attention. The time that you took to run down to the comments and look foolish about how there was "no clothing barrier" could have been used to actually watch the video and see me pointing out the cloth specifically, along with it being used throughout the testing just like every other video of mine for the past multiple years.
    Stop making yourself the stereotypical short attention span, empty headed internet troll!

    • @raybo34
      @raybo34 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

      Where's the love button for this comment. 😂

    • @mikecon7634
      @mikecon7634 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Right on Tools.

    • @wisewhiterabbit
      @wisewhiterabbit 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@ToolsandTargets there should a subreddit for every type of "the people of" similar to the people of walmart meme pages.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

      @@wisewhiterabbit It wouldn't even be as bad that they just don't have any attention span and don't pay attention, but they run down to the comments and try to "teach" me something about why I should be using cloth that I'm already using.🤣🤣🤣 Mind blowing.

    • @wisewhiterabbit
      @wisewhiterabbit 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@ToolsandTargets you should see how idiots find ways to break solid steel forklifts. i mean they still manage to drive them off of 5 foot tall docks. doing dumb shit, because they manage to believe "not me, wont happen to me, because...ect" stupid is abundant. and the world allows it to continue. i use to be the guy saying "rip the safety stickers off" but have converted to "they arent going to read them anyway. they are not just referred to as "lawyer shields"

  • @WayStedYou
    @WayStedYou 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +192

    "Just the tip" jelly time

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +17

      🤭

    • @justthetip5534
      @justthetip5534 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

      I'm glad I could be apart of this testing.

    • @ImOldGregg
      @ImOldGregg 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      8===D💦💦💦💦💦💦😂

    • @stevesmith8854
      @stevesmith8854 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Heck yeah 😅

    • @PBVader
      @PBVader 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      and only for a second.

  • @edcox8007
    @edcox8007 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

    Some states do not allow hollow points for carry. NEW Jersey comes to mind first but they allow the critical defense with the palmer tip/insert.

  • @Wyamike734
    @Wyamike734 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +54

    Always wondered about this. Thanks for testing this one. I definitely thought they would clog up and not expand.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      Pretty cool results.

    • @boywonderrr71
      @boywonderrr71 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      I would like to see a whole box used and see the results in pure scientific method.

    • @JohnDoe-g7i
      @JohnDoe-g7i 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Probably what hornady wants people to think.

  • @donakahorse
    @donakahorse 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +52

    wasn't sure what to expect but it's significant improvement without the insert

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      Surprised me.

    • @uniform1313
      @uniform1313 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

      It's doing exactly what it's supposed to, it's for penetration through sheetrock and car windows for law enforcement...they don't want the early expansion...the anti clog is for walls and auto glass...these will penetrate a window and still be fatal, if they were open/regular they don't get fatal results after going through a wall etc. for police/FBI use, they are doing exactly what they are suppose to be doing.

    • @donakahorse
      @donakahorse 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

      @@uniform1313 that would be critical duty :)

    • @uniform1313
      @uniform1313 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @donakahorse Yes, same exact technology. That is why it was developed.

    • @ShastaBean
      @ShastaBean 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      @@uniform1313 Critical Defense is FTX bullet. Critical Duty is a Flexlock

  • @andrewfossatti4937
    @andrewfossatti4937 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +49

    I love to see that this channel is growing steadily. You always give useful data points. I remember other pewtube channels starting off with ballistic testing of calibers and various rounds and manufacturers and eventually became channels of random destruction. It’s fun to watch but not nearly as useful For us that carry and need useful information.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

      Appreciate that. Now I gotta cancel my plans to change this into a random destruction channel!😉

    • @Darthdoodoo
      @Darthdoodoo 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Do both. Everyone wants to see what 00bick can do to a real pig head😂😂​@@ToolsandTargets

    • @cabragooncabulous4082
      @cabragooncabulous4082 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      T&n outdoors to me was OG. Bit Im sure you make him proud. 👍🏻

    • @wisewhiterabbit
      @wisewhiterabbit 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@cabragooncabulous4082 eh, tno9 did flash test and stuck with organic because it showed discoleration where stretch tissue damage was (.357 sig was the only pistol round that he tested that also did show stretch damage like rifle ammo does. so much stretch damage, the OG would be a lighter tan. i've only see this type of damage with rifles and 12ga slug on deer) imagine putting so much force on target, that the effect is like tenderizing meat with a mallet that has a spike on it.

    • @Macreadysshack
      @Macreadysshack 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@wisewhiterabbitI prefer organic gelatin testing but I can see why everyone is doing clear.

  • @lonewanderer3603
    @lonewanderer3603 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +31

    From what I understand about Hornady, they give up some maximum expansion for barrier penetration. I don't shoot through a whole lot of car doors and windshields so I'd still rather have HST.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      😎👊

    • @savenvl449
      @savenvl449 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

      I remember I bought my first box of Hornandy. Asked the seller what the difference between defense and duty was and he just said “well, both go through a windshield” and I was sold.

    • @lonewanderer3603
      @lonewanderer3603 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      @@savenvl449 Hornady is big on barriers, but there's more difference than that. They are optimized for different barrel lengths. The duty ammo has low flash powder. Duty used to have different cases but I think they are all brass now. The biggest difference was in the powder burn rate though. Defense was supposed to make full velocity in a 3" barrel.

    • @jdm-_-honda6998
      @jdm-_-honda6998 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Big fan of Federal HST

    • @QdMaster
      @QdMaster 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​Thx!

  • @chrisschweitzer8707
    @chrisschweitzer8707 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    For me, with the tip in the winter, without the tip in warmer seasons. The tip doesn't stop clothing from clogging , it controls expansion preventing premature expansion from heavy clothing.
    Thanks for the video and the education.

  • @TheDrRJP
    @TheDrRJP 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Pulling out the tip made the FTX round into an XTP round. The tip does help with feeding in guns that don't like hollow points such as the Taurus PT709 and G2S. One other thing the tip does is prevent the petals from being bent which would interfere with expansion. I believe you demonstrated that in another video.

  • @brianstouffer9001
    @brianstouffer9001 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    I did the same exact same thing with their 300blk 190g subsonic expanding HPs. Removed the red plugs on all of them for early and maximum expansion. Especially for subsonic rounds which are notorious for either under expanding or not expanding at all due to the lower velocities. It would be cool to do the same test on gel with the 300blk version of these!

    • @dbmail545
      @dbmail545 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      The Hornady Sub-X 255gr 7.62x39 pills aren't at all impressive. I will have to try removing the tip.

  • @SpyderWebbX
    @SpyderWebbX 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +28

    I just wish Hornady would use different color plugs for the Defense and Duty versions so that it’s easier to tell which goes on your compact EDC and which one goes to your full size

    • @eb4305
      @eb4305 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Critical Duty has an H molded into the plug if you look closely

    • @alexanderstordeur9434
      @alexanderstordeur9434 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Also , critical duty bullets r usually in heavier bullet weights. With 9mm for example. Critical defense is 115gr, Z max is the same lode with green tip. Critical defense light. Is 100grs With a pink.
      Tip. Critical duty, 9 mm is offered in 124gr, 135gr and 135gr +p Red tip with H stamped in it.

    • @DabNaggit
      @DabNaggit 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Mine have different color cases 🤷🏻‍♂

    • @nithia
      @nithia 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You could always take a sharpie and draw a line on the back side across the primer of each for one and no line for the other. It will wear off over time but if it just sits in a mag and is not disturbed that much it should not rub away and it wont cause any issues with the function either.
      @DabNaggit
      All I have is critical defense and they have different color cases so...
      @eb4305
      I have never seen an H molded into the plug of any of the ones we sell but I will have to take another look.
      @alexanderstordeur9434
      Critical Duty also has a 124gr +p

    • @coreysharp9794
      @coreysharp9794 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      IIRC the lite 100gr version are pink tipped

  • @williamkirby-wt7su
    @williamkirby-wt7su 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I can remember some of the local PD officers and county deputies would drip the hollow point cavities full of candle wax on their carry rounds. It stayed in pretty good and had no effect on barriers but you could see the recovered bullets really were improved expansion wise in water jugs and watermelons(this was the early to mid 80's, nobody ever heard of ballistic gel then). It was especially dramatic how much it improved the 38+p 158 lswchp and 45acp 185 jhp that most carried. When I first saw these Hornady loads I was reminded of these "hillbilly law enforcement/engineers" figuring this out nearly 45 years ago.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      😎👊

    • @gascheck8151
      @gascheck8151 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I have used modelling clay . Works great.

  • @jeremymcauliff8485
    @jeremymcauliff8485 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    I've done the same thing with .45 acp +P 220 grain Critical Duty. They expanded pretty good into water jugs. Didn't use any clothing barrier.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      😎👊

    • @grios3738
      @grios3738 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      How did you pull them out??

    • @jeremymcauliff8485
      @jeremymcauliff8485 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @grios3738 drill bit for most of the plug then needle nose pliers for the remains.

    • @AdamosDad
      @AdamosDad 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      The meteor that killed the dinosaurs, was fired from a 1911.☀

  • @Jr-vc6nt
    @Jr-vc6nt 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +77

    You should do the critical dutys next

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +20

      😎👍

    • @jason200912
      @jason200912 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      There's not much difference except the duty expands even less if I recall

    • @PBVader
      @PBVader 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      I always took these as more barrier blind, Duty's even more so as they are harder lead. My thought was to keep the cavity from collapsing on glass or sheet metal. Good test either way.

    • @Balticblue93
      @Balticblue93 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      Be awesome to see if Critical duty expands more without the polymer tip. I carry that in my EDC, with two extra mags of HST 124+p and Underwood Xtreme Hunter.

    • @jason200912
      @jason200912 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @Balticblue93 duty is made to pierce further by design. Defense is made to expand slightly more by design. And it doesn't expand well with the polymer inside. Powr ball corbon however will expand extremely well with the filling

  • @corybrown8422
    @corybrown8422 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

    Always wondered about this. Thank you for testing it.

  • @marcohandy67
    @marcohandy67 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

    I pulled the red insert on 22 Mag version.
    It performed much better out of the NAA revolver, imho.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      😎👊

    • @josephpacchetti5997
      @josephpacchetti5997 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      That's Interesting, I'll have to remember that, TY👍

    • @jjjsmith2497
      @jjjsmith2497 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      What method did you use to remove them? Thanks.

    • @marcohandy67
      @marcohandy67 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@josephpacchetti5997 I used a dental tool.

    • @marcohandy67
      @marcohandy67 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@jjjsmith2497 dental tool

  • @samzach2057
    @samzach2057 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

    OK, now you have me wondering about the Critical Duty. I’ve always wanted a little more expansion out of those rounds. Maybe this would be the trick. Great job, as always!!!

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      I didn't even think about that.🤔

    • @RandomDude45_X
      @RandomDude45_X 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I think the critical duty is made differently so they won't expand any differently because it's made to penetrate barriers like wood, windshields and other objects similar. I'd like to see that though.

    • @VivereLiberumSeuMori
      @VivereLiberumSeuMori 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That's exactly what I was thinking! Glad I read the comments since I knew it wasn't the only one wondering

    • @VivereLiberumSeuMori
      @VivereLiberumSeuMori 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@ToolsandTargets I believe will we be seeing a +P Critical Duty version of this vid soon! BOLO

  • @chretired
    @chretired 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    Very interesting test & results Tools. I alway thought that little insert was supposed to start pushing the round to expand. Sure fooled me on that. I agree with your assessment, I thought it would clog up and not expand. Another great test and unexpected results.
    Be safe and be vigilant my friend.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I sure wasn't expecting more expansion without it.😎👊

  • @aaronkaufman5711
    @aaronkaufman5711 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Would love to see a similar test with the projectile passing through particle board or a windshield.

    • @bobbyjohnson2433
      @bobbyjohnson2433 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Or even a couple layers of denim.

  • @TenRing69
    @TenRing69 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +82

    My wife said she prefers the tip & expansion. 😮

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      🤭

    • @UncleFjester
      @UncleFjester 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +27

      *HAha, She told me that too!*

    • @markerparker1980
      @markerparker1980 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      😂

    • @user-dt8xy7ig2d
      @user-dt8xy7ig2d 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      😂

    • @jazzsounds8159
      @jazzsounds8159 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@ToolsandTargets have you tested Sig 10mm 180 grain 1250fps?

  • @tlock4616
    @tlock4616 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    Cool test! Kinda reminds me of me X cutting .22lr rounds when i was a kid after seeing it in a cowboy movie, lol. Thanks Tools.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      You could do that in the Red Dead Redemption 2 video game too.😎👊

    • @mikebott6940
      @mikebott6940 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      I had always thought that was a WW1 thing

    • @tlock4616
      @tlock4616 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @ToolsandTargets I didn't know that lol. Not sure how effective it really was, but it sure was fun.

    • @letsdothis9063
      @letsdothis9063 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Yup. And Phillips head screwdrivers. I modified.22 lr ammo in MANY different ways.
      Back then, people let their kids play with lead. That probably explains a lot about me.

    • @paladin556
      @paladin556 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@letsdothis9063 my dad told me he and his friends used to play with mercury from thermometers. That would have been in the 50s. Things were not as dangerous back then as they are now. Lol.

  • @cparkerz2968
    @cparkerz2968 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I removed the tips on the ftx 250 gr 45 colt projectiles just so didn't have to trim the brass down. Good to know they should perform pretty good.

  • @kevanhubbard9673
    @kevanhubbard9673 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    The small flying ashtray when you pull the plastic tip out!

  • @charlieguenther5490
    @charlieguenther5490 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    It takes more than two shots to characterize the terminal effects these bullets. When I helped test armor for an Army contractor it surprised me how despite the controlled environment the results varied considerably. You should standardize the metrics used for the evaluation and collect enough data to determine that the accuracy of the results are sufficient to provide a compelling argument. So until your sample size is large enough and the evaluation is standardized the results are not only incomplete but anecdotal. Thankyou for sharing this so we can talk about it. Iv always pondered the effectiveness of ballistic tipped ammunition. It looks more like a trend than anything else.

  • @sleepthoughamostqruelandde1116
    @sleepthoughamostqruelandde1116 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Great test!
    My edc( unless im campaign or going to Atlanta)is 38special,so i don't use them.
    But ALWAYS down to learn some ammo info!!
    Thank u😊

  • @64samsky
    @64samsky 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I love the Hornady Critical Duty and the Federal HST!

  • @rogerdavis2056
    @rogerdavis2056 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    It was my understanding that the insert was to control expansion as the bullet goes thru fabric t-shirt, jacket etc, so it won't start to expand until it goes thru clothing.

    • @djzero5893
      @djzero5893 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      This.

    • @DerekNS74
      @DerekNS74 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That’s completely false. The insert is to keep barriers from clogging the point.

    • @QdMaster
      @QdMaster 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​Ike he said in the video it's all about controlled expansion

  • @toryknotts8026
    @toryknotts8026 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I know the pain of losing your shade tree. A storm took out the tree we used for shade when throwing knifes. It was not even a hurricane! Not even a bad storm- even by Florida standards

  • @rodneymoore7270
    @rodneymoore7270 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +24

    @0:24 75 degrees?!?!?! Take it from a Texan .... that is a slice of heaven.

    • @brandonrogers6252
      @brandonrogers6252 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      That’s funny. I was thinking that exact same thing. I’m a Texan as well, originally from Beaumont but I say in Spring north of Houston. 75° is absolute bliss. 😅

    • @abnrgr7569
      @abnrgr7569 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Middle Georgia agrees it's a nice cool day .

    • @markej4801
      @markej4801 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      From the DFW, I agree 100%!!!

    • @thsbulldawg82
      @thsbulldawg82 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@abnrgr7569 less humid also I'd bet

    • @sotspyder
      @sotspyder 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      From Wisco and I’d love 75 again

  • @natew.-victoryorvalhalla4571
    @natew.-victoryorvalhalla4571 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The hornady critical defense with the insert is just their hornady XTP with an insert. That's why if I'm buying hornady it's either Critical DUTY or Hornady XTP. The XTP costs a lot less than the Critical defense and expands better. (As seen in this video.) That makes it a good self defense round because you don't have to worry as much about over penetration.
    And, if you're just looking for the best 9mm Hornady round, Critical DUTY wins hands down. Only thing that you need to worry about with that round is over penetration. But it's great for self defense and great for beating barriers.

  • @aarongreenfield9038
    @aarongreenfield9038 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    That's a good new name for those rounds, the Hornady critical defense, polymer preclogs

  • @russellsandidge4210
    @russellsandidge4210 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Sometime ago I remember watching a video from the late Paul Harrell and he was testing different types of hyper ammo in 380 caliber. If I remember correctly the best results that he got was with the 90 grain Hornady critical defense in his meat targets.

    • @painmt651
      @painmt651 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yup, but there are several brands in that caliber that work very well. Critical Defense is one that I carry with no worries. I also like the V-Crown and Hydra-Shock DEEP

  • @irishroverinflorida5822
    @irishroverinflorida5822 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    Thanks, now I got some tips I gotta go pull!

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      😎👊

    • @traumajock
      @traumajock 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Could a prosecutor use that against you? "Ladies and Gentlemen of the jury. This defendant modified his ammunition to cause greater harm to his victim."

    • @irishroverinflorida5822
      @irishroverinflorida5822 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@traumajock I'd say a good defense attorney could argue that it was done as to not cause as much penetration. But who knows...

    • @_Delta_P_
      @_Delta_P_ 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      How would they know????

    • @traumajock
      @traumajock 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@_Delta_P_ If a medical examiner couldn't find it during an autopsy...?

  • @grldm3
    @grldm3 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Shows how good that projectile actually is though. They might have given an insert to allow it to penetrate further with slightly less expansion.

  • @Grizzlyman420
    @Grizzlyman420 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

    I picked up some fiocchi defense dynamics 9mm and 40 JHP
    I can’t find testing on them anywhere. Good prices on 50 round boxes. Maybe we could see those tested one day 👍🏼🇺🇸 if they suck I’ll just use em up

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      Might have some of those.

    • @Grizzlyman420
      @Grizzlyman420 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @👍🏼🇺🇸

    • @JesseLJohnson
      @JesseLJohnson 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Isn't it just loaded with XTP bullets. I haven't bought any Fiocchi JHPs in a long time but I am positive the stuff I have is loaded with XTP

    • @Grizzlyman420
      @Grizzlyman420 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@JesseLJohnson no those defense dynamics are different bullets. Fiocchi has a XTP line though

  • @131601
    @131601 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Tools, I’d just like to say “thank you” for all the tests and your commitment to getting out the truth. I’m sure It’s a lot of time and money. Keep them coming and hopefully everyone watching likes, comments and subscribes to the channel.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you sir. Appreciate that.😎👊

  • @stansdds
    @stansdds 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Definitely not trading my Federal HST's for Hornady's pre-clogged JHP. Nice test, well done!

  • @herbderbler1585
    @herbderbler1585 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Questionable anti-clogging features aside, one big advantage of that insert can be ease of chambering. In my experience the difference is noticeable when chambering a 9mm FTX compared to a traditional hollowpoint. It's even more noticeable in caliber 380, to the point where an FTX actually chambers smoother than an FMJ. If you're buying something like a Shield-EZ or a Security-380 because you have grip strength issues that make it difficult to operate the slide, that extra smooth chambering might help to reduce jams due to shortstroking or fingers slipping off the slide mid-operation.

    • @4g1vn
      @4g1vn 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Agree! I have some 1911s that only reliable cycle FMJ and the critical defense ftx.

    • @herbderbler1585
      @herbderbler1585 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@4g1vn I hadn't even considered that. I don't have a 1911 yet, but it's on my bucket list. Good to know there'll be at least one kind of hollowpoint that works when I get one.

    • @choppa24k
      @choppa24k 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      ⁠@@herbderbler1585my 1911 hates weird bullet shapes. federal hst and hydrashok deep chamber just as good as fmj. hornady defense ammo has too many ftf for my case, along with speer gold dot, and basically just about any round that isnt a round nose

  • @cgsimons1187
    @cgsimons1187 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Surprising results indeed. Thanks for showing what really happens when the plug is pulled.

  • @GunsBlazingRanch
    @GunsBlazingRanch 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Answering the important questions here 👏👏

  • @user-tw8ov
    @user-tw8ov 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Good test

  • @1nfinity86
    @1nfinity86 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you for sharing this information with us. I use this ammo in my EDC and I was interested in what would happen without the plug and I was extremely surprised in the results. With this information I would definitely take out the plug for maximum stopping power. You want the bullet to stop and do maximum damage asap. If you go to far through the target you risk becoming the active shooter by hitting past the target.

  • @adamrodgers2377
    @adamrodgers2377 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I pulled the plugs out of some of the +P 135gr ones and shot a Wild Hog with it, it worked 😁
    Thanks for the tests.

  • @MonkeyDespot
    @MonkeyDespot 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for this test! It makes sense, though I have never really thought about it. Hornady has traditionally traded less expansion for more penetration with the XTP line.
    XTPs are surprisingly robust. Some years ago, for giggles, I pulled the 123gr FMJ bullets in some 7.62x39mm M43 ammunition and swapped out .312" 100gr XTPs (resized to .311") then shot them from a full length SKS. They were getting close to 2500 FPS and obliterating the water jugs I shot with them. The bullets I recovered had flattened and lost about half of their weight, but for a pistol bullet that I was pushing two and half times beyond its expansion threshold, I thought that was pretty good.

  • @brianklamer3328
    @brianklamer3328 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    The Hornady way, charge extra for something that doesn't work! I'll pull the plug on mine too! Thanks.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      😆

    • @lectorj
      @lectorj 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Well... it's trade off. More expansion but less penetrative. The brand appears to be consistent at least. Plus 25 round box for cheaper than a 20 round box of several other brands.

  • @eldiabloblanco8787
    @eldiabloblanco8787 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I'd love to see this done with 44 magnum Leverevolution rounds. Entertaining as always bro!!

  • @Ifoughtpiranhas
    @Ifoughtpiranhas 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    Why bother? Just go with HST or Gold Dot and don't look back.

  • @jeremyabbott9909
    @jeremyabbott9909 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great testing as always, thank you for doing this. Glad to get more information and be better informed. You are a legend

  • @Alfs_Armory
    @Alfs_Armory 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Run this test again with a barrier and see if that makes a difference. Put like 3/4 (or maybe 1/2) inch plywood about a foot away and shoot through it to the gel. This would simulate engaging a target through a barrier (such as having to shoot through a windshield) to test for barrier blindness. I know lumber is expensive these days but I think it’s worth looking at.

  • @ronaldwilliams3495
    @ronaldwilliams3495 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! I have been extremely satisfied with Hornady Critical Defense for years. Its my carry ammo. You surely don't have to worry about unintended pass through. Its the prefect defense ammo for home defense or carry.

  • @Jrh-rp7np
    @Jrh-rp7np 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Those rounds are designed to go through barriers.. it’s why they have the insert so it can go through windshields and walls or whatever without rapidly expanding and still having energy to make it through

  • @paultracey8332
    @paultracey8332 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Try adding a 3” barrel for ammo tests for all concealed carry viewers. This is a very common situation for many viewers. This test was for 4” as stated earlier. However, not much help for 3” carriers, we are still unsure of this ammo choice for us.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      I've tested this ammo multiple times including 3" barrels. Nearly every single test I do includes a 3" barrel unless it's a specific outlier like this. This answered the question at hand in this specific test, regardless of barrel length.

  • @CEECEEflyfe
    @CEECEEflyfe 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Glad to see you wearing a Cletus hat. My two favorite hobbies meet! Shooting and racing!

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hell Yeah Brother!😎👊

  • @RL-RL
    @RL-RL 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    GREAT TEST! I've always thought the insert was BS! Now we know! I've also been shopping, and the FN57 (Made by Hornady) doesn't come with the blue tip anymore. Now everyone will be taking a pick and removing their inserts...

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      😂

    • @GSAZYNSKI
      @GSAZYNSKI 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Oddly enough, in the Communist State of New Jersey, Critical Defense, and Duty, are exempted from the hollow point ban. Take the insert out, and you're a felon, if you have a carry license

    • @RL-RL
      @RL-RL 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@GSAZYNSKI Dumb laws!

  • @ronaldbarnes8302
    @ronaldbarnes8302 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Interesting test Tools! Never thought about pulling the tip before. Thanks for the video!

  • @PassivePortfolios
    @PassivePortfolios 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We use Critical Defense in our Ruger 380s and it has been the most consistent expander. Not great, but acceptable, and better than other brands we tested.

  • @kdawson020279
    @kdawson020279 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is why I make sure the hole in the middle of my JHP is as wide as will feed reliably (Golden Saber "Law Enforcement Only" marked box ammo feeds like ball in my 1911, and using Speer Gold Dot or other premium 124gr +p in my 9mm). I was always skeptical of the bullet dingus except in the LeveRevolution cartridges designed for safety in tube mags.

  • @salextodd2
    @salextodd2 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That was a very interesting test, Tools! I personally, thought the one without the insert was going to get clogged and cause the round to over-penetrate into the second block! I truly appreciate this test because these Hornadys are my EDC whenever I’m not. carrying a .45. Thanks again for all you do!

  • @HorstMichel-mh7gv
    @HorstMichel-mh7gv 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Good bullet for home defense.

  • @josharnold.
    @josharnold. 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You should try this experiment with some ribs there and see what happens. Cause you have a high chance of hitting them and you should try this with the hornety Critical duty and see how they compare

  • @Night-Jester
    @Night-Jester 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very cool test! Without the polymer insert you can see how gnarly those bullets are.

  • @jeffreybean5363
    @jeffreybean5363 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Very interesting results Tools, That expanded more without the tip and I would have thought,great stuff. 👊🇺🇸

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Same here. Thank you sir.😎👊

  • @jessjosh4119
    @jessjosh4119 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I did the same test with the 45-70 325 grain ftx and the one with out the tip was a pancake compared to the normal mushroom kind of expansion

  • @adamannala5498
    @adamannala5498 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    That is interesting. It’s there to ensure penetration meets standard and the projectile doesn’t over expand. Insert knowledge check right there.

  • @mobilegamersunite
    @mobilegamersunite 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The polymer tip is to help that round cycle more reliably btw, at least from my experience with it.

  • @chrissewell1608
    @chrissewell1608 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I tote Hornady Critical Defense, in my pistols. It consistantly preforms, as designed! And test, after test, it still out preforms the competetion.

  • @karenstein8261
    @karenstein8261 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’ve often wondered about the effect the plastic tips have on expansion. Thank you for the comparison. Handy to know if hollow-points are illegal near you.

  • @mythicaldaytwo3365
    @mythicaldaytwo3365 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love you channel and I’ve always wondered how this would affect the performance, thank you for being that go to guy for ballistics

  • @mishkaulitkin9476
    @mishkaulitkin9476 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    It was a great show once again. And now I wonder if you could compare 9mm to 22TCM (it still in the 9mm platform).

  • @tazmike523
    @tazmike523 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Have the "Zombie Killer" version of these. Blue tipped hollows ready to rip through winter clothes.

  • @nwolinsP
    @nwolinsP 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Pre-clotted is a great description. I wonder if having consisted properties of the clotting material gives consistent expansion. Cool video.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Looks that way. Thank you sir.😎👊

  • @guitarsandcars2586
    @guitarsandcars2586 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have a box of those right here in my room. They were given to me by a buddy to try out at the range to see if I like them. Honestly I prefer federal 147 grain jacketed hollow points.

  • @ireckon4193
    @ireckon4193 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good stuff Tools. I pulled the plug out of my 22 WMRs for the same reason.

  • @qqq1701
    @qqq1701 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    They have a somewhat smaller hollow point hole size, don't they? I always figured part of the idea was to have a shape that might be better for feeding while making sure it will still always perform even if not as big as other rounds.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yeah they do. Little spikes of jacket go inwards to hold the red insert in too.

    • @Shortstuff1985-t1q
      @Shortstuff1985-t1q 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I really like the critical defense in my 1912 seems to feed way better than hst

  • @lyodbraun
    @lyodbraun 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I’ve done the same with the critical duty results were good no problem thru denim expansion was much better without the polymer tips..

  • @semichiganandy2127
    @semichiganandy2127 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This was an interesting video. I also wonder if the tip keeps rounds from hanging up in mags with weak springs.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Possible

    • @gascheck8151
      @gascheck8151 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Refer to my comment just posted. 10 November Sunday. I’m chasing deer today.

  • @95GTSpeedDemon
    @95GTSpeedDemon 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The extra fps on the non tipped projectile could allow more expansion. Good to see that it worked just fine tho

  • @markej4801
    @markej4801 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The thing I noticed the most was that they BOTH would "do the job." As with the 22lr argument, I don't see me volunteering to get shot. 🤣🤣🤣

  • @kevinlytle6215
    @kevinlytle6215 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was happy my take was same as yours. I always thought of the insert as the insert prevents catastrophic failure to expand due to over clogging versus improving expansion. Also the additional penetration with good expansion seems like a fair tradeoff to me...

  • @ThomasSimmons-j9l
    @ThomasSimmons-j9l 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Im spoiled by watching the shotgun slug disruption.😊

  • @123gmor
    @123gmor 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I'll go with Federal HST or Speer Gold Dot all day, every day over Hornady Critical Defense.

  • @robertowen3933
    @robertowen3933 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video! I’ve been wondering for years what would happen if I took the tip out. Thank you for your content.

  • @Ilovemyrevolvers777
    @Ilovemyrevolvers777 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Tools, honestly I don't recommend using 9mm for self defense because it's usually not a one and done round, I do recommend 357 sig and 357 magnum and 44 magnum. Tools, 89k subs!? you should have at least a million, do you even realize how valuable your videos are?. I hope you are having a great weekend brother. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Appreciate that, my friend. You too!😎👊

  • @dennismcatee1313
    @dennismcatee1313 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Another point is that ammo is much like the duty one, meant to go deeper if you have barriers.

  • @hardcore9618
    @hardcore9618 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Coincidently I tested some of these Critical Defense in 40 S&W for accuracy yesterday out of a 3.1 " Shield and had a bunch of keyholing. Being that the gun is relatively new and has less than 500 rounds through it I have to assume the speed is lacking and causing the keyholing. On the same target I shot some Federal LE Tactical 165 grain . Federal" Put the Lead in the Red " and cut nice clean holes.

  • @Messier87_M87
    @Messier87_M87 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Yessir!! Just about to kick my feet up. Thank you!! 🙏

  • @rileyneufeld7001
    @rileyneufeld7001 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Ive seen similar results from the 22 magnum flex tip ammo! Darn it tools now i wanna see the critical duty (124+p and 135+p) without the tip too! They usually penetrate aorund 18-20" in clear gel and i bet expansion would drop it into the 16-14" range with a more impressive wound cavity!
    Hornady definitely designed the tip as an enginerded clog versus an open hollow point that may run into thick denim or fleece that can clog up almost anything.

  • @Mako-sz4qr
    @Mako-sz4qr 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great job 👍🏻 this is my main edc ammo and good to see how it performs. One thing I’d like to mention that I have noticed with this ammo is that they don’t crimp them to good. I had a like 5 bullets in a box that the bullets were loose and spinning in the casing. I have a total of over a dozen bullets I just set aside and not want to use them. Any home remedy trick of how to recrimp them is welcomed. Other that that I love this product.

  • @alpinebs
    @alpinebs 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The expansion will always happen in the gel/tissue. The insert is to prevent plugging from denim/clothing prior to entering the body. You are not going to get “plugging” from the gel. The dense gel is what opens the pedals with or without an insert.

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      There is a heavy clothing barrier on here as I plainly stated and show, moron.

  • @jessgypin-ko5ds
    @jessgypin-ko5ds 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Absolutely the best ammo testing and tool time on Bloobtoob.Keep em coming love the channel!

  • @goodnewseverybody739
    @goodnewseverybody739 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It would be interesting to test that in a tipped hunting round. Even to test the b/c difference. Great idea, another good day of testing 👍

  • @JoeA418
    @JoeA418 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The plug material used is very similar to what dentists use to make dental molds you can find it online.
    Maybe test it on some 10mm rounds, most likely get massive energy dump almost immediately.

  • @kerino1
    @kerino1 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Really good test, Tools. Now we know!!!

  • @rogermurphey7444
    @rogermurphey7444 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for your comparison. I don't use critical defense of duty. But, its nice to no about the design. I currently use Fed. Hydro shok Deep in 9mm. From your video reviews. Thanks so much. Next.....for me is. I what to find out if Hydro shok deep. 380 will past the test in 2.7"and 3.5"barrel in .380. Some times in summer I switch my .380 for carry.

  • @markyoung2981
    @markyoung2981 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Interesting results, thank you for your time and effort put into making and posting this information.

  • @corycarlson8712
    @corycarlson8712 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I pulled a bunch of my critical duty tips after i did my own testing. With the extra weight they get good penetration and better expansion than regular CT

  • @PeterRoos
    @PeterRoos 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very interesting, thanks as always. I carry Critical Duty in Glocks and I carry 24/7 unless I am in the shower. For practical purposes I would never remove the insert since the impact of moisture and elements potentially affecting the cartridge are a big unknown. First and foremost ammo has to be 100% reliable all the time.

  • @scarifrougeone7225
    @scarifrougeone7225 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very informative great idea to see the results with and without the insert. 100% agree with you on that test. Nice very interesting in deed. Another one for the data bank. I think it did as you called 👍 be safe. ⭐️🇺🇸🇺🇸⭐️

  • @danient8734
    @danient8734 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Tools and targets always does good work!

    • @ToolsandTargets
      @ToolsandTargets  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Appreciate that.😎👊

  • @raybo34
    @raybo34 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good test. I'd have to say the tip is not a gimmick like I thought it was.