9MM SYNTECH DEFENSE AMMO REVIEW

Comprehensive review of the 9mm 138 Federal SYNTECH Defense fragmenting hollowpoint. This ammo was released in early 2019. Video includes overview, chronograph readings, day/night shots, multiple block shots (bare gel and also FBI heavy clothing protocol), and detailed summary. The gel block was graciously provided by CLEAR BALLISTICS. All other resources were purchased out of pocket.

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[@n8rev156]

Very impressive! Better than the G2 Ripoff at fractions of the price.

[@arieheath7773]

But it’s still not as good as gold dots or hsts. Plus I wouldn’t really want to have to shoot someone through glass with it.

[@SSPENGUIN1]

@@arieheath7773 when would you need to shoot through glass in a defensive situation?

[@arieheath7773]

SSPENGUIN If someone is trying to run you over. Or if you need to shoot through your windows or windshield in an emergency.

[@AC-iq4gb]

@@arieheath7773 To be fair, regarding the side windows part, those cease to be relevant after the first one or two shots, since they're tempered glass, don't they? As for windshield penetration if you're behind the wheel, and the car's running, remember that a car actually does possess "knockdown power," if it's a situation where the assailant's in front of you and on foot. But yeah, there's a point to be had, regarding barrier penetration.

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@@SSPENGUIN1 If someone tries to kill you with a car. Or shoots at you from behind a car. Or shoots at you from inside a car. Or shoots at you while *you* are inside a car. Basically, any time a fight happens around a car.

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[@taofledermaus]

Very consistent results. Looks like you'll help to sell a few thousand of boxes of these.

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These are insanely consistent. Not sure about their validity but damn that engineering and incredible price. I think these are definitely a short list ammo selection.

[@MrSGL21]

i'm not a hper ammo guy but the performance is consistant ME is on the upper end of standard pressure ammo penetration of the base core is where i'd want it to be and the secondary wound channels make it a tramua surgens nightmare. gonna have to see what a case of this runs now that walmart has stopped selling ammo i won't be able to get my umc 115 grn jhps anymore.

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Very nice! This is what RIP ammo should have been. I'm actually considering this now. Thanks for the quality ammo testing! Always much appreciated!

[@masonfarber2604]

G2 rip off

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@@masonfarber2604 except its cheaper and a round that will actually get deep enough

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Glad you're doing new videos. I really appreciate the thoroughness you put into the subject. Yes, this was very informative and educational. Will keep this ammo in mind.

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These are amazingly consistent! Man, as an engineer I am completely in awe!

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[@Doja421]

Good to know clear ballistics is supplying the gel

[@Sidekick_Snowman]

I was happy to see that too

[@PeaceManBro]

Yeah he doesnt seem to like it, clear ballistics is all marketing, it doesnt perform as well as gelatin.

[@arieheath7773]

Dustin It works well enough. You just have to use slightly different testing protocols for it. Lucky gunner uses the same gel for all of their tests.

[@rustyshackleford17]

@@PeaceManBro It isn't all marketing. You get a very nice visual of whats happening without having to slice open the block every time you make a shot. Unfortunately, performance is different enough that any boarder line tests should be done with fbi gel

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Yes! I am so glad your back. Ive been waiting for a good ammo test of this ammo

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I believe I've been seeing this very recently at Wally World and I didn't know what it was. Thank you. Please don't go away again.

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When Wallyworld stopped carrying handgun ammo I purchased ALL the defense Syntech (in 9mm and 45acp) from the 3 locations nearest me. Only $7 per 20 round box. 😃

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Excellent review. I would have never guessed that ammo would preform that well and that consistent . Thanks.

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Federal sales on this is about to skyrocket cause of this video alone I like to take credit for this cause I asked you to try this ammo 😁 great job as always tnoutdoors thank you we all appreciate the time an effort you put in to these videos sir wish it was longer cant wait for your next review maybe the Winchester 9mm defend ammo 147 grain jhp from the train an defend line

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[@DickTickles]

This is probably the first fragmenting ammo I've seen that I actually like now that I've seen some results. So, after the bullet punches through the ribs, that's when the expansion and separation is going to occur and given that all the projectiles will weigh so much less, probably be tumbling, and not be a proper shape, they probably will not exit the body, so long as it's a torso shot. That means no overpenetration and if there is, it will have nothing left to be dangerous to others. Price is amazing at, what, 60 cents a round? That's almost in line with Winchester White Box, which are good hollow points. I would have to believe that the lack of a copper jacket means it costs a lot less to produce the bullet. Yeah, this is definitely not a bad choice for a home defense gun, I'm just not sure how I'd feel about making it a carry ammo. I can't see this stuff doing very well through barriers and with car/truck attacks being more common now, I'd still like something that can punch through a windshield.

[@inferninx]

its 11.60 for a 20 round box of 9mm luger at walmart, so yeah its about 60 cents a round. You can't find another comparable load on the market for that price IMO.

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HE'S BACK! MY BROS BACK! Oh boy am I excited! A true professional at play! After finishing the video, that ammo is impressive in terms of uniformity during fragmentation.

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