.45cal Vs 9mm Ballistic Test | Ammo Comparison | Tactical Rifleman
This video presents a ballistic gel test comparing two popular defensive handgun rounds: Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm and Corbon Pow'RBall .45 ACP. The test, conducted at 10 meters using VYSE professional-grade ballistic gelatin, highlights differences in expansion, penetration, and velocity. The 9mm round, fired from a Sig Sauer P320 RX, expanded to approximately 0.75 inches and penetrated two blocks. The .45 ACP, fired from a Caspian 1911, achieved over 1-inch expansion due to its polymer ball tip and stopped within the first block. The video emphasizes that this is a comparison and not a recommendation, stressing the importance of shot placement in self-defense.










