45 ACP gel test: Prograde 185 gr TAC-XP

[Andrew Wiggin]

Link to video of test


Prograde 185 gr TAC XP solid copper hollow point fired from 5" Springfield GI Model 1911A1 through four layers of denim into calibrated 10% gelatin.

BB: 586.5 fps, 3.2"

Impact velocity: 1,016 fps
Penetration: 14.2"
Retained weight: 184.5 gr
Max expansion: 0.780"
Min expansion: 0.470"

 

[Spats McGee]

Too little commentary to clear the "drive-by hurdle."