Ballistic gelatin test results : Various .357SIG (Heavy Denim test)

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Cartridge : Federal 125gr JHP (Part #P357S1) and Cor-Bon 125gr JHP (Part #SD357SIG125/20)

Firearm : Recoil-operated handgun with 4.0" barrel length

Block calibration : All depths corrected (From 10.1cm @ 582 ft/sec)

The gelatin block was faced with 4 layers of 14.1 ounce denim fabric, to simulate heavy winter clothing.

Shot 1 - Federal 125gr JHP. Impacted at 1318 ft/sec, penetrated to 14.7" or greater and was recovered at 0.482" average diameter and 125.4gr weight.

Shot 2 - Cor-Bon 125gr JHP. Impacted at 1372 ft/sec, penetrated to 12.0" and was recovered at 0.666" average diameter and 122.2gr weight.

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