I'm linking to Mike McNett's ballistic gel data for what he was loading at the time. Don't know what powder he loads now, but some years back he liked Longshot powder for the 10mm.
http://www.glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=336612
For some reason a number of people compare KE numbers between service calibers, it is incorrect to do so. In comparing DT's 10mm/180gr Gold Dot to their 45auto/230gr Gold Dot we know that both loadings are in the same sectional density group and both loadings expand and penetrate the same, despite the 10mm's much higher KE numbers. Using momentum calculations we learn that both loadings basically share the same momentum.
Sierra V has separate 45auto load data for revolvers and I've achieved 230gr/1100fps from a S&W M25-2/6" with out much difficulty using their load data.
There are certain powders like 3N38 that take 9mm/147gr and 40/165gr to very fast for caliber velocities and stay within SAAMI specs. I've chronographed ~1155fps from a G17/147gr and ~1265fps/165gr through a Steyr M40-A1/4" and ~1310fps through a Beretta M96/4.9". Through the chrome lined 16" barrel of a CX-4 Storm the MV was over 1500fps. The problem with the high velocities created by the carbine was that I was unable to find 165gr/JHPs that would hold together upon impact.
Winchester gel data for their RA45TP shows 12"+ penetration combined with 1"+ expansion in heavy clothing. I've tested this ammunition against thick cow bones and found the results to be impressive, as is the volume of the crush cavity. Given the fast split times of a M1911, this ammunition brings a very potent combination for personal defense.
http://www.glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=336612
For some reason a number of people compare KE numbers between service calibers, it is incorrect to do so. In comparing DT's 10mm/180gr Gold Dot to their 45auto/230gr Gold Dot we know that both loadings are in the same sectional density group and both loadings expand and penetrate the same, despite the 10mm's much higher KE numbers. Using momentum calculations we learn that both loadings basically share the same momentum.
Sierra V has separate 45auto load data for revolvers and I've achieved 230gr/1100fps from a S&W M25-2/6" with out much difficulty using their load data.
There are certain powders like 3N38 that take 9mm/147gr and 40/165gr to very fast for caliber velocities and stay within SAAMI specs. I've chronographed ~1155fps from a G17/147gr and ~1265fps/165gr through a Steyr M40-A1/4" and ~1310fps through a Beretta M96/4.9". Through the chrome lined 16" barrel of a CX-4 Storm the MV was over 1500fps. The problem with the high velocities created by the carbine was that I was unable to find 165gr/JHPs that would hold together upon impact.
Winchester gel data for their RA45TP shows 12"+ penetration combined with 1"+ expansion in heavy clothing. I've tested this ammunition against thick cow bones and found the results to be impressive, as is the volume of the crush cavity. Given the fast split times of a M1911, this ammunition brings a very potent combination for personal defense.