Federal Guard Dog 9mm 105 gr EFMJ AMMO TEST
This video features THREE tests of the 9mm Federal Guard Dog cartridge; water jugs, drywall with ballistic gel/denim, and just ballistic gel with denim. This is not a typical defensive cartridge and the extent to which I take my research is much more involved than my standard protocol, resulting in a longer video than my norm. To view in greater video detail, try the 720p or 1080p HD settings. There are also a few annotations throughout the video. I have received a ton of requests to test this ammo. Law-abiding gun owners are concerned about overpenetration in a self-defense scenario, in particular within a home setting. Traditional JHP’s are prone to clog in drywall, performing as a FMJ downrange and increasing the possibility of passing through several walls and endangering innocents. Federal has designed this bullet to pretty much guarantee expansion on the first wall in that setting, which will be illustrated in this video. However, my PRIMARY concern, and hopefully yours as well, is stopping the threat. A “connection” with poor bullet performance that does not diminish the threat increases the odds of YOU being put down, and the threat moving on to areas that you are trying to protect and beyond. The SIM-TEST media that I’m using is calibrated to ballistic gel specs. The four layers of denim over the block is an IWBA test standard, used to simulate heavy clothing. Test gun is the Glock 19. Advertised muzzle velocity is 1230 fps; my 5-shot chronographed average was …
25 Comments on “Federal Guard Dog 9mm 105 gr EFMJ AMMO TEST”
Thanks for the test, I had wondered about this ammo. May serve well where over penetration is the concern.
I hope we may see a test of some Wilson Combat ammo in the not to distant future!
It’s an interesting design idea, though it obviously fails to perform as well as JHP. Seems like there’s always a niche market for gimmick ammo!
Great Detail review truly appreciated. In your personal opinion for a person that lives in an apartment complex what ammo would you recommend for a 9mm pistol. My main an obcious concern in over penetration of a neighbors apt wall if an emergency arose. Any an all help will be truly appreciates.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, “Any round that can kill a bad guy will kill your kid if you miss and it hits in the right place.” People that count on these trick rounds are only fooling themselves, they be better off buying normal rounds and using the saved money to train.
Really enjoy your vids, thanks! I picked up some of this ammo and some 147 gr hollow points to test side by side. I like the idea of less penetration but I noticed I can fire off more quick accurate shots with the 147 gr hollow points because of less barrel flip. I could also notice my recoil reducer from Sprinco working for me better with the 147 gr.
its ok for self defence kuz you can shoot them like 5 times and they would bleed out at least if not droping instantly
thank you for performing these test. great job!
Great video…u just saved me about $80..I was gonna give these new rounds a try but after watching ur video Ill just stick to my ranger hollow points…thnx again
Whoa exactly as advertised on 3 Gun Nations commercials!
Thanks for the video. I would like to see how the .45 caliber stack up.
This round has it’s place.
Some areas declare JHP bullets illegal for carry.
Federal has gotten around those bans with this bullet.
It was nice to see you use the drywall, great videos! Maybe someday you could blast a 3″ slug out of your 12gauge into that test gel, that would be nice to see.
I was wondering if you would do some testing of 7.62×39 ammo. Thanks!!!
excellent vid…I’ve really taken a liking to your ammo test, you do them well. ln this vid enjoyed the variety of testing mediums.. I am sure it isn’t cheap to do that every time, but I really like liked the drywall kicker.
LOVE the longer format and the addition of drywall. great job!
If this wasn’t labeled “home defense”, I’d be disappointed. They got it right with the name however as it is a lower recoil but most importantly, doesn’t over-penetrate. I don’t want to be shooting a bullet traveling to depths of 12″-16″ for this intended purpose, I dont feel like missing and endangering neighbors. Same reason why the 12 gauge by the bed isn’t loaded with buckshot. This is something I’d use for home defense only though – I’ll take the nastiest JHP for concealed/everyday carry..
I think I will stay with the Hornandy Critical Defense.
Glock n Load,
Mike
The projectile looks promising,maybe make this a + P load and see what happens .Better than a hollow point going thru denium good stopping power . This one looks like is has good potential in the 380 pocket guns.It might make another great personal defense round.
Exelent vid!!
Do you plan on doing any 10mm tests? I would love to see the results.
@THEKINGOFMETROPOLIS
10mm…..possibly the latter part of 2012 at the earliest. Nothing in the immediate future.
One thing to consider tho its not “everything” if you measure from the chest to back of your average person it isn’t usually more than 10 inches wich means it’ll stop inside or just outside its target and wont be much threat downrange and it will disperse all of its energy in the target great video as always
i really dont think 8inches is bad penetration…. at the end of the day, if its gonna end up IN them. Its gonna work
so is this round going to be better for personal protection and home defense ? Do they make this in .45acp?
i THINK YOU JUST SAVED ALOT OF LIVES!!!!