The tracking info on most (already have 100gr Pow'R Ball & 147gr HSTs on hand) of the 9mm ammo that we intended to test this weekend, puts the estimate on its arrival 2 days after our available filming day. So the downside is that we won't be able to release the previously teased comparison of 9mm loads until the weekend after Easter most likely. On the bright side, it that does allow for 2 positives.
First, you'll get to see 2 separate tests in the place of the Nine roundup! We'll go ahead and launch a 123gr FMJ out of the SAM7SF into a block of gel, just to see how it compares to the PDX1. It seems that the 7.62x39 has a reputation as an excellence threat stopper regardless of the bullet being fired, so we'll put that to the test.
A real treat though, will be the revealing of the venerable Winchester 1894 lever gun in .32 Winchester Special from the depths of the EDG safe. A rare cartridge derived from the classic .30-30 Winchester, I'm very interested personally to see what a big slow Soft Point slug does in the gel. The gun itself, according to a serial number lookup, is from the '40s, and was passed to me through my father from my grandfather.
The second primary benefit, in my judgement, is that we will be getting a fresh batch of 10% gelatin mixed up for the 9mm test. While it is generally accepted that melting down the gel and re-molding is a fine practice, I can only see it as a negative, however so slight, over time through either water evaporation or contamination by bullet fragmenting and whatnot. While due to financial reasons, we likely won't be going to the Clear Ballistics gel quite yet, it will give us the chance to get a fresh mix and test the personal defense ammunition in as close to the "official" 10% gelatin as we can afford, can get our hands on, and have expertise for in the Everyday Gunner workshop.
So, stay tuned to
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