I am a sucker for ballistics, although admittedly their value is often over-stated and people spend far too much time arguing which one is "better." Choosing 115gr vs 124gr vs 147gr should not be a traumatic experience :) However, I find it interesting when we get real world data.
Here is a great thread from: http://www.warriortalk.com/showthread.php?96214-Factory-ammo-chronographed-in-G30-and-G21
Since I am looking to get a Gen4 (29 or 30) in the near future I found it interesting. Especially since it includes two of my favorites: Speer GoldDot and Hornady TAP.
Highlights:
1. Remington Golden Saber 230gr
765 fps/ 805 fpsA mild to shoot load. Pretty weak as well. Unlike the others (except for #2 this one is a few years old.
2. Federal 230gr Hydro Shock
810 fps/ 830 fps
Another older and very mild to shoot load.3. Buffalo Bore 230gr JHP (Montana Gold bullet) +P
---/940 fps.
One thing about Buffalo Bore is their bullets go as fast as they say. When I pulled the trigger on this load I had to really hang on to the gun. Big kick and big boom. Truth in advertising but pretty usless for point shooting or any one handed shooting. I did not bother with the G30 test.4. Hornady TAP 230gr +P (XTP bullet)
847 fps/ 865 fps.
Heck of a nice load. Easy shooter for full power. Obviously +P means different things to different ammo makers. This is a great full power 45 acp load.5. Hornady TAP 200gr +P (XTP bullet)
938 fps/ 965 fps
Also heck of a nice load. Plenty of speed but easy to shoot. Outstanding load.6. Speer Gold Dot 230gr
802 fps/ 846
Good standard pressure performance and as gentle as can be. Made the G21 feel like it was shooting marshmallows. Easier to shoot than the Hornaday loads.7. Speer Gold Dot 200gr +P
997 fps/ 1050 fps
Woof! I didn't know Speer had it in them. This load is a rocket! Recoil and blast are really up there though. With enough practice I could learn to shoot it well but not without specific training (remember... point shooting, on the move and either hand). It's an awesome powerful load but too much of a good thing at least for me.8. Double Tap 230gr JHP (Gold Dot's)
860 fps/ 890 fps
This is the load I carry when I'm toting a Glock 45. It's a standard pressure load that moves the bullet very very fast. I reshot them last weekend in a direct comparison to the Hornady loads above. I could not tell a recoil difference. Easy, fast and accurate. The only downside is they are only occasionally available from Double Tap.
Let's add some more from: http://www.stoppingpower.net/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=19298
Highlights:
5 shots ave with each rounds. Chronograph 12 feet 65 70 deg 2500 feet el.
Glock 21. Glock 30
Double tap 185 +P. 1119 fps. 999 fps
Rem 185+P. 1126 fps. 1096 fps
Rem golden saber 185+P 1094 fps. 1033 fps
Rem golden saber 230. 856 fps. 813 fps
Corbon 185 +P. 1127 fps. 1108 fps
Winchester 230 SXT +P. ??? 875 fps
Google-FU is strong on this topic (http://glocktalk.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-1305515.html):
corbon 185jhp +P 1127 fps 1108 fps
rem 185jhp +P 1143 fps 1096 fps
double tap 185jhp+p 1119 fps 1060 fps
rem golden saber 185+P 1092 fps 1033 fps
rem golden saber 230 856 fps 813 fps
Interesting that the Rem GS load is significantly higher than what FirearmsTactical and the person above got (both in the 1030ish range).
