If you carry a 9mm, you owe it to yourself to understand exactly what your ammunition does when it hits a target. Marketing copy and box art tell you nothing useful. Ballistic gel tests do. This guide compiles real gel test data from every major 9mm defensive and training load on the market, tested under FBI protocol conditions, and lays it out so you can make a decision based on numbers instead of brand loyalty.
Whether you are choosing a duty load, stocking up on range ammo, or comparing what law enforcement agencies actually carry, the data below will give you a clear picture. For a full selection of tested 9mm loads, visit the 9mm ammo category at Tatted Tacticals.
