Great video! Some real legitimate information to make people think and consider 10mm as a primary backup (predator defense) gun. I carry a G20 10mm and have for several years, I run a kenai chest holster from Gunfighter Inc. and love the accessibility and comfort. I run this setup while hunting, backpacking with my family, and on my dirtbike and snowmobile adventures, other than getting a little dusty or some occasional mud, it's a great setup and accessible one handed in almost any scenario. Regarding your testing, I agree the 155gr XTP seems a little light for bear defense, it's definitely going to smack the bear and dump its energy and let it know you are a formidable opponent, however I think it lacks stopping power or enough to get to vitals and stop the attack. The 180gr hard cast is 100% getting through bones/vitals but without much tramatic tissue damage. I would be interested to see a 180gr XTP or other JHP up around max load in this same testing scenario to see how it performs.
Agree with your test. That 155 XTP would be a good self defense round - no worries about over penetration. For deer hunting, my only concern would be with meat damage, say if the hit were to the shoulder. Meat is my primary concern when hunting. It is why I use all copper bullets in my hunting rifles. In the 10mm, .357, .41, and .44 category…for handgun hunting, the latter 3 would be my choice in the revolver, with a 6 inch plus barrel. As a backup in bear country, my choice would be the 10mm semi auto. Easier to carry, more rounds (that you hopefully wouldn’t need, but have) and weights would be similar to the other pistols. The 44 magnum obviously has the most energy, but also the most recoil. How many shooters, in all practicality, can shoot multiple rounds in succession with any degree of accuracy, especially in a stressful situation? Same with the .41, albeit less recoil than the .44. The .357 with a 4 inch barrel? Maybe. I carried one for many years of my law enforcement career. But that being said, I would choose the 10mm with 180 grain hardcast bullets for backup defense in bear country. One other thing that’s worth mentioning - if you aren’t used to shooting a semi auto pistol, or don’t have strong wrists, then the revolver would be the better choice for you. With any semi-auto, you need to be practiced in being able to clear a jamb and cycle in a new round should something like that happen. Bottom line - be well practiced with whatever you decide to carry! Good video - like that you are doing more than just water jugs. More realistic.
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Great video! Thanks for the information. Very interesting with the pork shoulder!
Great video! Some real legitimate information to make people think and consider 10mm as a primary backup (predator defense) gun. I carry a G20 10mm and have for several years, I run a kenai chest holster from Gunfighter Inc. and love the accessibility and comfort. I run this setup while hunting, backpacking with my family, and on my dirtbike and snowmobile adventures, other than getting a little dusty or some occasional mud, it's a great setup and accessible one handed in almost any scenario. Regarding your testing, I agree the 155gr XTP seems a little light for bear defense, it's definitely going to smack the bear and dump its energy and let it know you are a formidable opponent, however I think it lacks stopping power or enough to get to vitals and stop the attack. The 180gr hard cast is 100% getting through bones/vitals but without much tramatic tissue damage. I would be interested to see a 180gr XTP or other JHP up around max load in this same testing scenario to see how it performs.
Agree with your test. That 155 XTP would be a good self defense round - no worries about over penetration. For deer hunting, my only concern would be with meat damage, say if the hit were to the shoulder. Meat is my primary concern when hunting. It is why I use all copper bullets in my hunting rifles. In the 10mm, .357, .41, and .44 category…for handgun hunting, the latter 3 would be my choice in the revolver, with a 6 inch plus barrel. As a backup in bear country, my choice would be the 10mm semi auto. Easier to carry, more rounds (that you hopefully wouldn’t need, but have) and weights would be similar to the other pistols. The 44 magnum obviously has the most energy, but also the most recoil. How many shooters, in all practicality, can shoot multiple rounds in succession with any degree of accuracy, especially in a stressful situation? Same with the .41, albeit less recoil than the .44. The .357 with a 4 inch barrel? Maybe. I carried one for many years of my law enforcement career. But that being said, I would choose the 10mm with 180 grain hardcast bullets for backup defense in bear country. One other thing that’s worth mentioning - if you aren’t used to shooting a semi auto pistol, or don’t have strong wrists, then the revolver would be the better choice for you. With any semi-auto, you need to be practiced in being able to clear a jamb and cycle in a new round should something like that happen. Bottom line - be well practiced with whatever you decide to carry!
Good video - like that you are doing more than just water jugs. More realistic.