I conducted my bullet expansion test today at home. Using a 30 gal trash can bout 3/4 full, Standing on top of my toolbox in the bed of my truck to get about a 4 foot distance from muzzle to water surface.
From left to right: 38 cal 125 gr JHP unknown manufactorer, this round shot from a 1 3/4" j-frame, did not expand, penetrated through the bottom of the can.
2nd: 40 cal 165 gr Speer Dold Dot, shot from Glock 22
3rd: 38 cal 125 grain Golden Saber, also from j-frame
4th: 9mm luger 115 gr Hornady Critical Defense, shot from Glock 26.
I was using the #1 bullet for carry ammo in my j-frame, after today I will be purchasing some quality 38 carry ammo.
From left to right: 38 cal 125 gr JHP unknown manufactorer, this round shot from a 1 3/4" j-frame, did not expand, penetrated through the bottom of the can.
2nd: 40 cal 165 gr Speer Dold Dot, shot from Glock 22
3rd: 38 cal 125 grain Golden Saber, also from j-frame
4th: 9mm luger 115 gr Hornady Critical Defense, shot from Glock 26.
I was using the #1 bullet for carry ammo in my j-frame, after today I will be purchasing some quality 38 carry ammo.