Either one is going to be a good stopper

In every video I've watched - the .40 has taken the cake. The .45 expands larger, but the .40 utilizes its energy better, therefore, creating a greater wound track. You're also getting higher capacity in a more compact gun. Everyone who despises the caliber needs to take another look!

Thanks for testing the Silvertips and in a good test medium! I generally agree that .40 s&w > .45 acp > 9x19.

I carry a Glock 22 stoked with 180 grain HST's - they have tested really well from what I've seen. Both those did good too. I do like a bit more penetration though...

Solid test, real useful! I can see the usefulness of this .45 acp in scenarios where you have to avoid overpenetration at all cost!

Just now running across your video. Thanks for that test. I've seen a number of 9mm Silvertip videos that are mostly failures. I'm glad to see it do its job in .40 and .45.

I like that you cut through the wound track, I dupont think I've seen any other channel do that before. Very good video!

Great comparison.

I carry Remington .45 acp UMC 230 gr. JHP's in my 5" 1911, which do 830 fps, penetrate 16" in gel and expand to approx. .675". I like these rounds because they're consistent, feed well, aren't as loud as other ammo and cost less than half of other SD JHP's. The performance of these is just fine for SD carry.

Nice test. I feel comfortable sticking with my .40’s and 357’s.

both did awesome ....

Good video, I like that your testing light for caliber against light for caliber. You should do a hornady critical defense 45 185 against .40 165 grain

Excellent; thank hanks!

The 40 checked all the boxes pretty well. The 45 did really well all things considered. It would be better if it could penetrate a bit more but the stills tell a story also and the big bore didn't disappoint. The permanent cavity may not have been as large as one might desire but it wasn't insignificant for sure. If these are available and reasonable they wouldn't fail to be effective for purpose IMO. Thank you. Good comparison.

Love the content

All right all right.

Good video like always si. Ceep going .👌

Just a suggestion. I'd like to see a Nosler 40 S&W ASP 150 gr JHP test if possible. Compact and full sized pistols.

thanks for the video, i'm for team 40sw. 🙂

Good test, AZ, but a sub 1000 fps 185 in 45 ACP is downright pitiful! A 185 should be doing close to 1100 fps or more, which would probably put it close to 1000 or so out of a short barreled 1911. Not that the frangible Silvertip bullet would have done any better, it would have maybe made a slightly larger stretch cavity but penetration would have been just as poor! The 40 is a much better choice than the .45 in this case! My Speer 185 Gold Dots are doing very close to 1200 fps out of my 1911 Govt Model, which is the velocity a good 185 should be getting! None of this watered down junk for me! Cheers, jc

AzAirgunner…… Out of all the Hollow points you’ve test…… Do you have any personal favorites in a given caliber?

Dont forgot 45 is low pressure round can be loaded up plenty more stopping power slower is better and safer on urban areas both very close like twins 45 acp has history on it,s side Taylor,d one shot stopping power chart 45 ball has (69) one shot stops not bad flat point mich better

Win Silvertip in .40 is a very good round in nearly every test I've seen, including in its LE Ranger variant- ranger advertises like 1205fps the .45 mimics what Harrell's results show in terms of penetration. Short barrel .45 is disappointing usually in velocity. 332fpe what is the point? A micro 9 can develop that.

There are probably some 230g loads that will do as well velocity wise in that barrel length. 45 is kind of underloaded in a lot of ammo.

The extra velocity in these light-for-caliber makes a difference. 45ACP's historical effectiveness is based on the subsonic round's huge expanded dimensions plowing a wide path. Shock-wave tissue disruption is velocity-based and exemplified in 357S/MAG crossing into hydrostatic shock territory. Ballistic studies have established the 125gr/1450ftps=583ft/lbs as the Gold Standard of defensive rounds dumping this energy in 12-14 inches and causing central nervous system (CNS) damage from the ballistic pressure wave. Water is not compressible which makes it an ideal medium to transfer energy to the brain.

Are the silver tips on the bullets aluminum or nickeled gliding metal? The original 1980's 9mm was aluminum and later WW moved to nickel plated gliding metal.

40 S&W wins this test. Good expansion and penetration. 45 ACP looked great but under penetrated and velocity was a little slow.

40 has more damage than 45 ,40 damage 2inches 3/4 size hole while 45 only 2 inches size hole according for measurement

Interesting comparison! I wonder how the 40 would do in a S&W shield 40?

I’d love to see a 200 grain 40 vs 200 grain or 230 grain 45

The .45 is just not a good short barrel round no matter the bullet weight. In this test the .40 got better much better penetration and produced more jell disruption.

Check the bore diameter of that Rock Island! That round was too slow!

I know someone that would hit the table instead of the gel at that distance.

Bro 5 inch barrel vs compact

People are obsessed with over penetration, you dont need 18 inches, the idea is for the round to dump the energy inside the body, not blow out the back. Your heart and aorta are about 3.5 inches deep from the chest. yes 3.5. Human bodies are frail, take a ruler, measure on the body just how thick it is. 10 inches is more than enough. The .45 was designed to leave a big hole and dump all its energy.

I've always felt the .40 did really well from shorter barrels whereas .45 typically doesn't. I like both, prefer the .40 just because it's on a smaller frame and gets good ballistics. I've chronographed 230gr ball .45 in the mid 700's from a G30...ouch! Overall I think the .40 works well from pretty much any barrel length and the .45 really likes the longer barrels, no so much the short ones.

Why do 45 people have to prove a 100 year old round is relevant. It's on the wayside. If you want a heavy gun with a low capacity good for you. The fact is 10mm is the best auto. Deal with it.

1:40 paused for anyone who wants to see the 40. In the gel still spinnin

The 40 won.

Ok

You have got better ballistics testing form different brands in both 45acp and 40sw . I see just crappy ammo

40 should have been 180 grain be closer

45 has always been overrated.

I hate to tell you this brother but hardly anybody uses standard pressure 45 anymore man maybe some Old-Timers but the new generation are using at least plus pee and 45 Soopers and 450 smcs and 460 Rowlands man Old 45 standard pressures basically becoming useless man

@toddd7444 0 seconds ago try the new?gold dot 45 acp 200 grain +p dead sure or deadwheelchair larry