AMMO REVIEW: Winchester USA Ready 9mm +P in Calibrated Gel (2021)

Comprehensive review of 9mm +P 124 grain USA READY defensive ammo from Winchester. Includes day/night shots, overview, chronograph velocities, 10% calibrated gel test with IWBA 4 layers denim, and summary.
All resources in this video were paid out of pocket.
Making the gel: Using Knox powder, mixed 18 oz per gallon of distilled water. Low boil at 130 to 140 degrees F. Used a painter drill bit for mixing. Pour into 18 x 8 x 8 stainless steel mold. Cool outdoors an hour or so to burn off steam. Store in refrigerator at 34 degrees F for 72 to 96 hours. When calibrating, steel BB at approx. 600 FPS at 10 feet. Acceptable range at block temp of 39 degrees is 3.25 to 3.75". Otherwise, the block is out of calibration.
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So are a few people just giving this video the thumbs down because the ammo didn't perform perfectly? This review is very well done, and I even feel like saying "very well done" is an understatement. Excellent review!

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I’ve seen that on my testing videos as well. Some people become emotionally attached to crappy ammo because they paid way too much for it. Then when they see it fail they get angry and take it out on the reviewer lol

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@@wvmountaineer69 I’m gonna assume you mean crappy. And while I wouldn’t replace my Ranger Ts, Gold Dots, or HSTs with it, it’ll do the job just fine. It’s better than that under penetrating critical defense crap.

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Agreed. Very impressive ammo. Expansion and accuracy are fantastic. His review is not as good as the others I've seen

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[@robison87]

Federal HST 124 or 147 grain!

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Just make sure whatever you pick functions flawlessly in your personal carry gun.

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@@DystruktoBoi1 true. I have friends who buy any old hollowpoints on the cheap and slap them in a magazine and carry on. I give them crap about it, because I care and they can't base their life on bargain bin ammo.

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@@theshapeexists at least they aren't carrying round nose. I can't tell you how many people I've seen doing that.

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DUDE I was so hoping you'd review this ammo! I stumbled on it at Cabela's and it reminded me of the critical defense from Hornady, only a little different. Thank you for the work that you do!

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It's based off of the Ranger One LE ammo, just not bonded.

[@Steve-jg5dp]

You are the reason my EDC is Federal HST 147 Grain. Thank you for the hard work and the data!!!!

[@victorramosjr2239]

What firearm do you use that 147 grain in? I've been told you don't want to use a heavier grain bullet on a sub compact convealed handgun. But I have a lot more 147 grain than 124 or 115 grain 9mm ammo

[@alj.granda8252]

I like the 147gr HST in my 5" 1911! Ok in my 4" Walther Q4, but I wouldn't use it in my 3.1" Shield Plus. Too heavy for such a short barrel.

[@MB-jg4tr]

I also carry this. Excellent penetration and expansion out of sub-compact barrel. Almost identical performance as 124g HST with a little more energy on target from added weight. Gold Dot 124g +P also a great performer.

[@MB-jg4tr]

@@victorramosjr2239 147g HST is an exception, and does very well out of sub-compact barrel.

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[@traumajock]

This is the first I have heard of this ammunition, and here I thought I was a fairly well-informed shooter. I don't think I would buy this ammo if I had better choices available, but I think a deserving bad guy would be thankful for it if it was all I had to offer. I certainly wouldn't volunteer to be shot with it. I always enjoy your work, kudos to you and the staff.

[@varyingpierced]

Being a bail bondsman I like the lower penetration and large expansion due to over penetration being a major concern for me… Excellent review

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[@bryangrote8781]

Very happy to see this test as it’s the only one I’ve seen on this load. I bought some of these for my then new S&W Shield last year because it was about the only HP load I could find to order that was not OOS and nothing was on the shelves anywhere. Normally I pick Federal and Remington over Winchester, but it was either this unknown new load from a decent brand or foreign loads of known low performance. Also chose it because I thought the +P velocity and the insert would act similar to Critical Duty which are very consistent expanders and penetrate well. I guess these weren’t a terrible choice as they expand VERY well, but surprised the penetration is that low even with that huge expansion. Seen others expand about as well but still at least meet the FBI minimum. Seems Winchester loads either expand hugely or almost not at all and need to tighten up their QC. Thanks for the test!

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[@mannys9130]

Yet again with a new product, definitely not enough to unseat my HSTs from their throne in my safe. 😎 HST, Gold Dot, Critical Duty. In that order for me. I will carry nothing else.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I use Ready Defense 124gr +P 9mm in my Walther PDP Compact & my Glock 26 gen 5 9mm. I also have a spare mag Glock/Magpul with Winchester PDX1 bonded. I also often carry Hornady Critical Duty +P 9mm on armed G 👮🏻‍♂️ security. Hornady has been in the game since 2011 or so. Ranger T 127gr +P+ was the 🚔 duty load for years but in 2021, I'd go with a 124gr +P.

[@TheTyrial86]

@tvercetti1 Golden saber, gold dots, and HST are all very good ammo. If you are worried about failed expansion. I would suggest a larger caliber. 40cal would come to my mind.

[@mannys9130]

@tvercetti1 13.25" penetration and great expansion. 124gr+P kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJW7l3eZjpJjnbc 14.25" penetration and absolutely perfect expansion. 147gr You LITERALLY can't get any better than this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4SpgpqGaJV_l9E 17.5" penetration and maximal expansion which is likely what allowed this deep result. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGPWaWWEeLF-h6s 13.25" penetration and fantastic expansion from this Underwood +P+ load using 124gr Gold Dots. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5TVpIKvdsZjnbs Gold Dots are phenomenal performers. Every one of the above exceeded the FBI minimum and expanded well. You must be confusing another bullet type with these failed tests you're talking about... Gold Dots have a proven street record too. They've been plugged into criminals by street cops for years and years. Every single test I've seen from TnOutdoors9 has been great from Speer Gold Dot. 🤷🏻‍♂️ I've done my research...which is why I carry them! 😎👍

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@tvercetti1 **crickets**

[@mannys9130]

@@TheTyrial86 Gold Dots and HST are 2 out of 3 my favorites but I'm really not a fan of Golden Saber. The bullet is a very old design that hasn't really benefitted from the latest ballistics technology, just like HydraShocks and Silvertips. The original Golden Saber has jacket separation issues as demonstrated by TNoutdoors9 in his previous tests, so I would choose to only buy the bonded version of the bullet which was an update made many years ago and did better in his tests too. They do still make the original design though, or they did as of 3-4 years ago when I last researched that projectile anyway. Remington leaves me worried about quality control. I trust Federal, Speer, and Hornady. I don't trust Winchester or Remington. Their quality control in the past has been really bad on ammo and other things. Remington's latest pistols other than the R1 were utter failures. No QC at all. I used to shoot WWB ammo all the time as a kid and into young adulthood until I got many duds. I can only recall 2 issues with Federal cartridges. They were aluminum 9mm with bullets seated wayyyyy too deeply. Never a failure to fire, and Hickok45 has almost never had a dud on camera either with Federal ammo. I really don't want a dud Remington Golden Sabre or a dud Winchester USA Ready or PDX1 when someone is 3 seconds away from decapitating me with a machete. HST performs so incredibly well. It's my first carry choice. Gold Dot is second, followed by Critical Duty or Critical Defense. The Defense is intended for shorter barrels and civilian use, while the Duty is a harder lead alloy and intended to penetrate more deeply and through barriers fired from a full sized duty handgun.

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I can’t find ranger t’s anywhere

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Thanks as always for the time and effort you put in for these tests. So many of us greatly appreciate it. I'm still not sold on the polymer insert, for some reason, in any brand. PDX 1 or Fed HST is still my go-to. Great video!

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Great to see you back, TN!!! While not stellar test results, this stuff is still better than a sharp stick or FMJ.

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I'll be passing on these and sticking with my Gold Dots and HST's. Thanks for another great video

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[@twistymcslide2]

still love my Ranger -T .

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Me too. It just works. As for it's spotty gel testing record, it works in real world situations and that's all I need to know. The 127gr +P+ in 9x19 is king of the 9x19 Ranger loads.

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[@beakfish7319]

I bet the LE version would hit that 12 inch mark constantly. I think i will stick to the speer gold dots for now, although i wouldn't feel under prepared with this new winchester stuff. Another great video, Its so good having you back!

[@mannys9130]

Gold Dots are a safe bet. 👍 147gr or 124gr+P. You cannot go wrong with either.

[@antmicheal9348]

I have the 147 ranger ones. Two casings in the 50 were marked +p which is why I think it made consumer market. I’d like to see you test it as I want to carry it in my hellcat

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[@Rnemhrd]

The positive take away. In a crowded situation you would run a minimal risk of pass through. Massad Ayoob likes ammo like this for city or crowd carry situations.

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Without doubt the prettiest under penetrating projectile on the market. 10/10 in Britain.

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That stream light pulling double duty is great.

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Almost picked up a box of these today. Glad I waited to see your presentation first. Thanks.

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I haven't watched you in a whilel - and boy have I missed it. Just a quick word to say that you are looking great and the video was fantastic!!!

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Wow! What an amazingly detailed and comprehensive analysis! Im not a Winchester fan but was very curious about this ammo. You covered every possible question I had. Thanks for the great review, Im now a subscriber.

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This one just popped up today, so, I watched it again. Same great video I remember from 6 months ago. I have always enjoyed and been educated by your content. I would like to see you more often.

[@elektro3000]

Great work. I love seeing five shots instead of one, really gives a clearer picture of the range of possible results. Also, once again, I'm sticking with HSTs.

[@Joetrout]

I like the one shot better, you really see what that bullet will do 3-5 shots and the integrity of the gel is not the same. Maybe opened up, weaken?

[@gwidwock]

Thank you! Another excellent video. I won't bother buying these as I will stay with my HST 124GN standard pressure in my G26. Thanks again. p.s. I loved the office of your technical support staff. I remember when that was state of the art.

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Most thorough gel test on KZbin. Thanks!