Subcompacts - 9mm+P VS .40 S&W - Speer Gold Dot - Ballistic Test

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  • Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
  • Testing the Speer Gold Dot in 9mm+P 124 gr JHP rated at 1,220 FPS VS the Speer Gold Dot .40 S&W 165 gr JHP rated at 1,150 FPS through my 3.2" Taurus G2C pistols in a 10% Clear Ballistics test. Always appreciative of any channel help :) www.patreon.co...

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  • @johnnissan6944
    @johnnissan6944 4 месяца назад +10

    God bless you sir. Hope you are feeling better overall. Thank you for all your informative tests.

  • @GunSam
    @GunSam  4 месяца назад +18

    When I was talking about Taurus replacing firearms, I don't know if other people have to have them go through FFL's for replacement firearms, but in my state handguns must be registered, so a new serial numbered firearm has to have a new background check and all of that. Taurus knows this and won't send replacements directly to your home here.

    • @douglassteltenkamp
      @douglassteltenkamp 4 месяца назад +1

      Are you aware of any .40 that are relative lite for caliber but 1400 fps in speed

    • @Lateralus1007
      @Lateralus1007 4 месяца назад +6

      @@douglassteltenkampunderwood 135 gr

    • @waynedavis7245
      @waynedavis7245 4 месяца назад +4

      I believe that is federal law. If the manufacturer replaces a firearm you will have to go through the same process as a new firearm.

    • @livincincy4498
      @livincincy4498 4 месяца назад +3

      Have you mentioned to Taurus they need to pick up the transfer fee ?
      Do you pay for shipping to Taurus and back ?

    • @livincincy4498
      @livincincy4498 4 месяца назад +1

      I have a Heritage Arms Single Action 22. It is also made by Taurus. You can buy all the parts from them to repair just about anything at a low cost.
      I believe the warranty is only for a year. So their parts department is nice.

  • @JeffreyCotle
    @JeffreyCotle 4 месяца назад +5

    Hi gun Sam awsome. Your a very good shot. I prefer a revolver. But as always good shooting. 😊

  • @frankhinkle5772
    @frankhinkle5772 4 месяца назад +6

    Gold Dot is still my go-to carry ammo. Thanks for this test. When it comes time to replacing the old carry ammo in our G27 that is what I'll buy.

  • @JJ_SDWR
    @JJ_SDWR 4 месяца назад +5

    Good test Sam. Should be reassuring for those that carry P365/Hellcat length barrels at least for this particular load. For me, defensive ammo rankings go as follows:
    1) Speer Gold Dot 124gr +P
    2) Federal 124gr +P/147gr
    3) the field

  • @bobcatforever3485
    @bobcatforever3485 4 месяца назад +6

    GS. Another good and interesting video. Again, thanks for all of your effort putting these videos together. Take care.

  • @thomastune776
    @thomastune776 4 месяца назад +4

    Great video. Appreciate the comparison and ballistic info👍

  • @BuckeyeBallistics
    @BuckeyeBallistics 4 месяца назад +4

    HST is more betta 😁

    • @GunSam
      @GunSam  4 месяца назад +4

      I like HST. Betterer.

  • @terrybarnes0712
    @terrybarnes0712 4 месяца назад +7

    Great video Sam 👍

  • @richardbreting9641
    @richardbreting9641 4 месяца назад +2

    This is the best ammo testing channel on RUclips. Thank you.

  • @DanTheWolfman
    @DanTheWolfman 4 месяца назад +1

    With Respect Sam, not sure where that cut off on .40 is! Everyone Should Check Out my 1st "MODERN MEAT TARGET" Test Hyper vs Regular 3.7" 9mm vs .40 3.6" 4 loads each remaking Paul Harrell's first ever Meat Target Vid that should also be watched. 3.6" Seems just fine for .40, and every 3.42" G27 test I have watched too! Maybe 3.4" is sweet Spot IDK just some thoughts. I've done a lot of testing so far. If I do anymore it will likely be PUNCH .38 vs .357 Defend & .40 vs .45 Punch and all my tests upcoming do Short and Long barrels! Also CBP used 3.66" P2000 in .40 and tons of LE agencies 27 was approved for Backup and Off Duty so those were thoroughly tested with various ammo.

  • @timrobinson6573
    @timrobinson6573 4 месяца назад +10

    I'm a chubby chaser. I like the 147's and 180's.
    Also, these bot comments are out of control recently.

    • @Yetified_Mayhem
      @Yetified_Mayhem 4 месяца назад

      What's your favorite 180's?

    • @carlosmorris4510
      @carlosmorris4510 4 месяца назад +1

      A chubby chaser? 147 isn't bad... 180lbs is getting there (I've seen a lot worse, lol). 😉

    • @steveo85
      @steveo85 4 месяца назад +1

      Florida man and his fat chicks….

  • @JeffreyCotle
    @JeffreyCotle 4 месяца назад +5

    Gun Sam. I'm definitely not a snob. I shoot revolvers. And my only semi is a colt 1911 45 acp. I know there Thete are other good semis out there. But I stick with what I m now. Ruger colt and charter arms. They have been flawless. . God bless. Awsome video and good shooting.

  • @user-bz7fg1pk4lbo7
    @user-bz7fg1pk4lbo7 4 месяца назад +2

    Either - Or...... That's my philosophy on these two. I saw both of these rounds issued in Law Enforcement and both of them did well on the streets. I wouldn't feel inadequately armed with either of these on duty of off. Thanks for doing a subcompact test.

  • @LDR1100RS
    @LDR1100RS 4 месяца назад +4

    Look at the wound track for the .40 through the MDF. Okay, it didn't expand, but the wound track is great. The penetration is perfect. I think that's a man stopper.

  • @alexandercurry8274
    @alexandercurry8274 4 месяца назад +2

    Excellent video! 👍 Keep up the great work.

  • @brandiwynter
    @brandiwynter 4 месяца назад +9

    That .40S&W Gold Dot performance with the clothing barrier was disappointing. My .40S&W is a full size so it's not a big deal for me but I was rooting for it.

  • @Fudmottin
    @Fudmottin 4 месяца назад

    It looks like the 9x19mm is almost as effective as 357 Magnum! :p

  • @benknight6856
    @benknight6856 3 месяца назад

    Would you consider doing Hornady critical duty 124+p and 135 in a short barrel? Great videos 👍🏻

  • @sombra6153
    @sombra6153 4 месяца назад +1

    Great comparison. I loaded the 165 grain .40 for years when I carried G22s, 23s & 27s. Now use the 129 +p 9 from Speer. Both are great rounds with good real,world track records.

  • @robwilson3749
    @robwilson3749 4 месяца назад

    I know, I know, let's not make the whole video about "this."
    Some men, you just can't reach.

  • @ElainesDomain
    @ElainesDomain 4 месяца назад +1

    The 9 wins in this one. I'll keep running the 3.4'' .40 I have. Never fails to make noise but is a very heavy stainless steel pistol.
    A good disappointing video. lol

  • @danoneill2846
    @danoneill2846 4 месяца назад +3

    yep

  • @Yetified_Mayhem
    @Yetified_Mayhem 4 месяца назад +1

    I really enjoy your vids. Hope all is well. Stay blessed :)

  • @mikem.2078
    @mikem.2078 4 месяца назад +1

    Similar idea, 9 mm, same gun, +p versus no +p variant.

  • @hillbillyscholar8126
    @hillbillyscholar8126 4 месяца назад

    For the Rigged Algorithm gods of yootoob...

  • @kendpruitt
    @kendpruitt 3 месяца назад

    Good test...I learned something...

  • @garysarratt1
    @garysarratt1 4 месяца назад +1

    How much head is enough?

  • @drewpackman2929
    @drewpackman2929 3 месяца назад

    Another reason to avoid Taurus.

  • @TheHappy2cu
    @TheHappy2cu 4 месяца назад +2

    Good video. If I were you I would get rid of the Taurus as soon as you can.

    • @Kelly-oq9nh
      @Kelly-oq9nh 4 месяца назад

      Sam’s in it for the ballistics. I’m sure his carry guns are up to it…

    • @TheHappy2cu
      @TheHappy2cu 4 месяца назад

      @@Kelly-oq9nh I am glad to hear that. Best wishes.

  • @TransformersHoarder
    @TransformersHoarder 4 месяца назад +2

    Let’s Go!

  • @wemcal
    @wemcal 4 месяца назад

    Great video and wonderful information.. I’m always leaning in the .40 corner simply for the 412lbs energy

  • @exothermal.sprocket
    @exothermal.sprocket 4 месяца назад

    S&W M&P (1.0) used to make a compact .40 S&W with 3.6" barrel. They are on the used market called M&P40C, with double-stack mag.
    The M&P2.0 only offers the 2nd gen "compact" which is 4-inch barrel, unless you go with a .40 Shield single-stack. I'm guessing a gen1 40C would be far more reliable than the Taurus. Otherwise, a G27 Gen5 would work fine.

  • @troy9477
    @troy9477 3 месяца назад

    Nice test as always. I dearly love Gold Dot in almost every chambering. I am a 40 fan, carried my P229 for my whole career except the first year. I swore by it, and never had to swear at it. Nothing wrong with the 9mm, i have several, and my Kahr P9 was a frequent off duty choice. Nowadays i lean toward getting a Sig 365, and i like my P239 in 357, plus of course my SP-101, which was the second frequent off duty choice. Anyway, your tests are a good help for us all. I am surprised there was not more expansion with the MDF. I was working in a shop when Gold Dot came out in 1994, a year befoe i got into LE. Speer stated that the threshold velocity for expansion was in the low 600's in all loads. Just gors to show that lab tests can't fully replicate the real world.

  • @joseabrahamvargas5923
    @joseabrahamvargas5923 4 месяца назад

    🇲🇽 México Saludos. 👍 Excelentes. videos. de Test. de diferentes calibres. Me gustaría que hiciera una prueba de Tést de Prueba del calibre de Pistola. del .38 Auto Acp. con el cal.9 mm

  • @jrutman4441
    @jrutman4441 4 месяца назад +3

    This is exactly the review I needed! I have a millennium g2 in 9mm and was thinking about getting a G2 in 40. After seeing this I'm not sure I can justify it with a slightly larger round... Don't misunderstand me, I'm still going to get it😂

  • @charlesphillips5906
    @charlesphillips5906 4 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for the short barrels.

  • @progunliberal
    @progunliberal 4 месяца назад

    Nope. Nope. This video IS about taurus and their inconsistent build quality in their auto guns. Really unacceptable. Step one is, the gun has to work. Their wheel guns tend to work well, but damnit, their autos are as hit or miss as a mid 90s action movie.

    • @GunSam
      @GunSam  4 месяца назад

      A test focusing on ammunition alone, IS about a specific gun? Not really, not slightly, not even close.

    • @progunliberal
      @progunliberal 4 месяца назад

      @@GunSam haha, no, I know it's not what the video is about literally... What I'm saying is even though it wasn't your goal, taurus keeps failing on your show and it definitely says something about their QC.

  • @alexandermfernandez9283
    @alexandermfernandez9283 4 месяца назад

    I've observed the same thing when you drop down to sub-compact autos' , they're just not as reliable . But that aside , I think both rounds performed adequately . You make an excellent point about the "9" being more controllable but I still prefer the larger cartridge (.40S&W) . Great test Gun Sam , thanks for posting !

  • @RoadTraveler
    @RoadTraveler 4 месяца назад

    Algorithm

  • @Brykk
    @Brykk 4 месяца назад

    Thanks for the video. You show here a point that has been bothering me for years. I love 40 cal in concept. My big problem is i honestly believe any hollow point needs to have at a minimum of 1100 to 1150 feet per second to perform correctly. Too many 40 cal loads, like these gold dots, are rated just below that threshold and the ammo doesnt perform like it should. If this same load were running 200fps faster, it would probably be a near perfect solution. If i had the ability to reload, i would just buy the bullets and make them myself.

  • @5shotsr611
    @5shotsr611 4 месяца назад

    40s&w all the way ❤

  • @michaelkeselman
    @michaelkeselman 4 месяца назад

    God damn that pistol is frustrating. Hope they take care of you quickly. Thanks for the video.

  • @falcon3719
    @falcon3719 4 месяца назад

    Goof test!

  • @RoadTraveler
    @RoadTraveler 4 месяца назад

    Bump

  • @chrisgabbert658
    @chrisgabbert658 4 месяца назад

    👍😊

  • @charliecochran3035
    @charliecochran3035 4 месяца назад

    Gold doys are consistent underperformers, at least in .40, based on my Internet browsing.

  • @snoozer987
    @snoozer987 4 месяца назад

    Gun Sam, I like learning from you what the facts are over marketing on balistics.

  • @fortyofforty5257
    @fortyofforty5257 4 месяца назад

    Thanks for the test, Sam. One suggestion: reduce the time spent at the end of your videos on music and footage of you shooting.

  • @danrunner84
    @danrunner84 4 месяца назад

    For being the revolver king, you put a lot of work in with semiauto pistols. I really respect that.

  • @CampDavid54
    @CampDavid54 4 месяца назад +1

    Taurus
    Thanks

  • @robertsilveus3071
    @robertsilveus3071 4 месяца назад

    357 Sig v 9mm +p.

  • @traumajock
    @traumajock 4 месяца назад +1

    I just went back to 40S&W for my EDC, carrying Corbon 135 grain in a 3.6 inch barrel. Sig P239

  • @rangetime6779
    @rangetime6779 4 месяца назад +1

    Very relevant test! Thanks for the 40 S&W test. It's still a great cartridge.

  • @mikewithers299
    @mikewithers299 4 месяца назад

    Sam another awesome comparison. Im good with 9 in a micro. Thank you for validating that. I wonder if 115 grain would have preformed better bcuz of a slight increase in velocity. It didn't seem to open up enough in the "real world" test. Just my thoughts. What do you think?

    • @GunSam
      @GunSam  4 месяца назад +1

      Generally 9mm in 115 gr is always standard pressure and 124 gr is +P more often than not. And comparing a 9mm 115 gr to a 9mm+P 124 gr, both travel at about the same velocity and both seem to expand at the same rate.

    • @mikewithers299
      @mikewithers299 4 месяца назад

      @@GunSam that's good to know. I like the 115's for micros only so they don't snap as much, but I have run 124's and 147's out of it before. Love your exhaustive testing and always come here for the results.

  • @nicholasroberts9618
    @nicholasroberts9618 4 месяца назад +1

    40S&W over the weak 9mm every single time. Also I'd never buy a Taurus because they have a reputation for a reason however cognitive dissonance and their fan base are synonymous.

  • @RedProg
    @RedProg 4 месяца назад

    Thanks much Sam.

  • @johnwesley6224
    @johnwesley6224 4 месяца назад

    Good stuff…👍

  • @duaneridings6591
    @duaneridings6591 4 месяца назад

    great video Sam

  • @theoriginalOSOK
    @theoriginalOSOK 4 месяца назад +1

    Thanks Sam. And again, I'm sticking with my 40 S&W Fed 180 HST's. That Gold Dot just didn't do it in 40... the 9mm did great though. Too bad we don't live closer, I would be happy to let you borrow my guns for tests - sure that others would too. (I'm in Texas)

    • @Yetified_Mayhem
      @Yetified_Mayhem 4 месяца назад +1

      The 165 HSTs are pretty xheal at Target USA, if you're a member. Super cheap actually

  • @CarolinaRimfire
    @CarolinaRimfire 4 месяца назад +1

    I'm fine with a 3.2 inch barrel for 9, but for 40 I want a little more length. If Taurus offered their G3 XL in 40, I'd be interested

  • @MrJdebest
    @MrJdebest 4 месяца назад +1

    Why do you hate jell Blocks so much ? Childhood trauma ? Head injury ? 😉

  • @DinoNucci
    @DinoNucci 4 месяца назад +1

    40 ftw imo tyvm ttyl

  • @carminegraves
    @carminegraves 4 месяца назад +1

    try using a gun smith. ive had issues with firearms and the gunsmith fixes them. thats their job

  • @tommcqueen3145
    @tommcqueen3145 4 месяца назад

    👍👍

  • @brockhowell2296
    @brockhowell2296 4 месяца назад

    Taurus cock-blocking the Speer Gold Dot video 😂😂😂
    I think Taurus revolvers and the G-series 9s are both solid guns for a cheap price, but with .40 and 10mm I either want a cheap tank like the Hi-Point or something like the G20/22, Springfield, S&W that I know I can count on.

  • @Disastrous.Affect
    @Disastrous.Affect 4 месяца назад

    I am not a 40 S&W fan, I have always been a 45 ACP or 10mm fan. I've only come to accept 9mm performance as acceptable in the last decade.
    And when it comes to 40 short & weak for FBI, no thank you. I want the cartridge the FBI was to much of a wuss to handle on my hip.👍
    That being said, I am NOT familiar with either of these firearms, but I have had a similar magazine issue with the Baretta 92.
    Being an "ambidextrous pistol", my strong hand trigger finger pad, rested on the left handed mag release and I dropped the magazines during the "practical pistol course", so I wound up carrying the Colt 1911 for my 8 years active duty in the USCG.
    As I recall, Taurus started life off as a Baretta 92 clone maker, perhaps the ambidextrous controls followed platforms...🤷‍♂🤷‍♂🤷‍♂

  • @elsullo2
    @elsullo2 4 месяца назад

    I really appreciate your rambling on about guns as well as the ammunition test! It is always very useful information from your wide range of experience. It is also very good to hear that the bombproof Taurus G series is capable of failing, and with a poor repair response too! I did not know that...........................elsullo

  • @aarongreenfield9038
    @aarongreenfield9038 4 месяца назад

    Those Taurus have amazing textured grip, why would you put that rubbery thing over it?

  • @billrowan1957
    @billrowan1957 4 месяца назад

    9 on the hip, 40 under the pillow

  • @Grolock751
    @Grolock751 4 месяца назад

    .40 is for a duty sized gun. I like to carry light, so a micro 9 (sig p365x) is perfect for me. On those days when I have to venture into unsafe neighborhoods, ridden with drug zombies, prostitutes & gang activity, I feel a little better with that sig in addition to my snubbie.
    Taurus is notorious for giving the run around on their warranties. A few local dealers won't even sell them because they're so bad.