The 9mm luger hallow point ammo was invented in 1902, and swiftly became one of the most popular rounds in the world. In fact, the FBI just declared that due to major scientific and technological improvements, the 9mm is now the best round on the market for self defense.

As you hunt for the best self-defense 9mm Luger (9×19) hallow point ammo, we thought you might enjoy seeing the results of some testing we recently conducted with calibrated Clear Ballistics gelatin.

We shot five of these Magtech rounds through a four-layer cloth barrier using a S&W M&P Shield. The results are detailed in the video you see above as well as the photographs. Through the charts, you should get a great idea how this Magtech ammo stacked up relative to other 9mm Luger (9×19)hallow point ammo products available to American shooters and other ammo lovers.

To get a better sense of our tests, be sure to check out all the protocols we followed when conducting our tests to determine the best self-defense ammo.

50rds – 9mm luger hallow point ammo Magtech Bonded 147gr. JHP Ammo

Magtech is one of the four major ammo manufacturers managed in the CBC Group. Their ammo is loaded in Brazil in an ISO 9001 certified facility to meet C.I.P or SAAMI specifications depending on the caliber. These rounds feature 147 grain jacketed hollow point projectiles that are loaded into re-loadable boxer primed brass cases. Don’t miss out on these high quality Magtech Bonded, 9mm ammunition.