Did DUTY Do It Too?...🔴NO INSERT!🔴 Hornady Critical Duty 9MM Self-Defense AMMO Ballistic Gel Test!

[@GunsBlazingRanch]

Answering the important questions here. 👏👏👏

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@Bob.W.]

Thanks. Leaving the ballistic tip in my guns, in honor of Paul H. Come winter next week any round will have to be able to get thru a flannel shirt, insulated hoodie, insulated overalls and a Carhartt jacket. 😂

[@ToolsandTargets]

🍖😎👊🍖

[@JohnLeePedimore]

If they are wearing fleece call the police.

[@LogisticallyMisrepresented]

You, criminal, what are you wearing,,, we aim, to please 😎

[@aarongreenfield9038]

But are they effective after going through a box of pop tarts?... What we're going to use here today is critical duty 124 grain Plus p polymer tip... We're going to try them on the pop tarts... And today we're going to be using our high-tech fleece backstop... And then we're going to test with the polymer tip removed, 💨 Okay... Those were interesting results, for the most part the pop tarts are still intact... With a through and through into the fleece backstop, with minimal expansion... OK now with the polymer tip removed, here we go.💨 Okay um, that was catastrophic, it's still raining pop tart crumbs... OK now we have total expansion and the pop tarts seem to have departed With extreme prejudice... So in conclusion, are the critical duty 124 grain plus p More effective without the polymer tip? You be the judge. And once again I'm what they call a professional don't try this at home. 🎶🎵🎶

[@patriotpreacher43]

Test much appreciated!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate you!😎👊

[@lukewesson44]

Diggin' that FJB attire 😎

[@ToolsandTargets]

💥😎👊💥

[@timg7627]

Critical duty is designed to penetrate auto glass while still meeting min gel requirements with proper expansion.

[@phild9813]

Yeah, I agree. I don’t think you can underestimate what happens to terminal ballistics when you send a bullet through various barriers. In other words you can’t assume what happens in the gel is what happens on a barrier.

[@chrissewell1608]

Even without the insert, it DID expand! And very well. It looks good to me! Just more evidence of a good choice in your EDC ammo!

[@cecilnewman666]

Just the tip, I promise

[@ToolsandTargets]

🤭

[@denver333]

🤣

[@jamesmikesell5458]

2 biggest lies I promise to only put the tip in and the check is in the mail

[@motobator1895]

I have that T-shirt lol

[@MidwestPicker]

😂

[@docgunn286]

I agree that the 124+P is the best of the Critical Duty breed and it is my 9mm choice ammunition in restrictive states such as New Jersey. I wouldn’t bother removing the tip for use in other/normal locations. The cartridge works fine with or without the insert.

[@markall8641]

The state Police here in Michigan run the critical duty round in 9mm and I think they use the 135gr +p, I know my county sheriff dept. uses the critical duty in a 9mm 135gr +p loading

[@AlanToon-fy4hg]

The tip can cause feeding hang ups in 1911 style pistols.

[@ronaldbarnes8302]

With or without the tip both performed well. Haven’t tried the CD, use either 124 or 147 HST’s. Thanks for the jelly test Tools!

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@greyballer1671]

Sometimes you do a review that doesnt pertain to my needs, but I watch anyway for the entertainment factor and to support the channel.

[@ToolsandTargets]

I definitely appreciate that.😎👊

[@talega1]

Some people say those red inserts cause feeding malfunctions??? another reason to remove????

[@twistedfocus]

Johnny Five: “No disassemble!”

[@ToolsandTargets]

💥🤖💥

[@sammyprestwood3182]

It's time to start digging the inserts out of my critical defence

[@ToolsandTargets]

😂

[@Black_0pCar0lina]

Been carrying Critical Duty for years. It was the only hollow known to go through windshields at the time I started buying them.

[@Robb-n1t]

Are you a cop ? If not, being able to go thru windshields seems like a situation that a citizen would rarely encounter. (Of course if you live where there are frequent drive-by shootings, I could see the preference for that.

[@Black_0pCar0lina]

@Robb-n1t I'm a security guard right now, but applying for Homeland Security. I'm former military.

[@boostimalaka1]

@@Black_0pCar0linaThe ammunition used by Law Enforcement will go through a windshield fine. In training, you can shoot through the windshield to engage a hostile subject.

[@Chris-liwymi]

Now your making me want to see 300 blackout from a 10.5 inch and the insert removed from a subx projectile and see how it does

[@timrobinson6573]

I second that. Test some of the PSA 300 Black Out rounds with the red and black tips removed.

[@Chris-liwymi]

@ I second that as well I bought some of the saber black tip 300 blackout supersonic rounds and would like to see those tested as well

[@ToolsandTargets]

🤔

[@solarlion144]

Yes. This!

[@Chuck1284-]

HUGE thanks for this one - I have a lot of this stuff so nice to know my options.

[@richki.24]

Yay for Jelly Tyme !!!!!

[@ToolsandTargets]

💥😎👊💥

[@chevrofreak]

The tip is more important when going through drywall and auto glass. Both of those will stop many hollowpoints from expanding.

[@sparhawk5515]

I used to use Critical Duty as my main self defense cartridge until I saw your Federal Punch video. That convinced me to change out my EDC since it well out preformed the Critical Duty and was less expensive.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Critical Duty does seem to be more expensive than most other widely available stuff.

[@PerceptionVsReality333]

I have 40s&w 165 grain Federal punch in my Glock22 it's a wicked round. Speer gold dot 165 grain used to be my CCW round but it over penetrates way too much.

[@Yetified_Mayhem]

@@PerceptionVsReality333 $20.43 for a box of 50 HST in 40 S&W on Target sports (membership). Hard to beat that. Runs flawlessly for my two 40s.

[@sparhawk5515]

@ it does over penetrate a little but at my house I have a 50/50 chance of my threat being a black bear or cougar. I agree with tools on the idea that too much is better than too little.

[@Robb-n1t]

I really like Federal Punch, .. Hydrashok Deep, .. and HST for most uses.

[@RT-gv6us]

I dont run the Critical Duty but am a fan of it. Love the 17 inches of penetration. Just wish Hornady would pour in a little more powder and push it another 50-75 fps.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Definitely

[@denver333]

Thanks for what you do brother, Grace and Peace 🫡

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate you 😎👊

[@1erinjames]

Hey Tools!! Have a blessed week :)

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you ma'am. You too.😎👊

[@grb876]

It always better without a rubber 😂 Good test brother, appreciate it 👍🏼

[@ToolsandTargets]

😆

[@royhardy6681]

Added the insert weight this go around! You saw my comment last video and I feel like you did that just for me. Something special right there, much appreciated.

[@ToolsandTargets]

💥😎👊💥

[@bobwilson758]

Nasty rounds - Nice to see a product do as manufacturer claimed .

[@Black_0pCar0lina]

With 20 in the mag, I'm getting the job done easily even with range ammo. 😂

[@TommyboyGTP]

Need to see more of these insert removal tests with the other calibers now!

[@ToolsandTargets]

I knew I was opening a can of worms.😂

[@Robb-n1t]

Yes, ... 😮😅😂

[@catshark12]

Thanks again for your hard work.

[@RetiredLE830.1]

Another excellent video review. It was particularly interesting because Critical Duty 124 gr +P is one of the rounds I use in my carry and home defense guns.

[@wadelucero6461]

I really enjoy all your tests this was excellent I've been shooting for 50years and hooked on ballistics and projectiles since I was 10 and found out what a drop of oil on my bb did back in the day we didn't have any tipped, insert ,controlled expansion, expanding copper we had to modify existing ammo by grinding tips off ,cutting skives,etc love to see more tests like this one👍👍

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate that. I have a few ideas.😎👊

[@wadelucero6461]

@ToolsandTargets check out the David Tubbs nose ring cutter i think u tube has videos too this guy created a die that cuts skives into fmj rifle rounds it's adjustable for depth and width starting at 1000th/in skive around the tip that cut creates a low pressure zone less wind drag increases BC thats why tipped ammo is better BC the line between the tip and bullet if you cut deeper it will expand some if you cut deep and wide it pushes the tip back and it frags like a varmint sst check it out

[@chriscripe7614]

Way2Go Mr.Tools,😊 you have a winner! ❤ Love your fast cadence and delivery. Your voice cuts right through the KZbin barrier. 😅

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Appreciate that.😎👊

[@anthonyguidas2012]

Great video, I like that the velocity going into the gel was only a one foot per second difference. Those rounds are pretty good I have the 124+ p and the 135+p.👍

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@brandonstillwell9405]

Love your content. Maybe you could try this through barriers to see if it’s going to work well. This round was made more for barriers. Love the critical duty

[@ToolsandTargets]

I do need to do some of that.

[@charlesmckinley29]

Thanks Tools

[@jeremyshackelford8080]

For years I've wondered if that little, red warhead did anything. Thanks for scratching that itch 😆

[@richb.4374]

Another great test. Thank you for doing these experiments for us so we don't have to. Hope you have a happy Thanksgiving sir.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate that, brother.😎👊

[@brandtbollers3183]

PDX .45/.410.Has the plug in the Hollpoint..41round very Little but Consistent expansion.With out the Plug..40 becomes .60+ .80% weight retention.

[@markvorhees6898]

Been waiting on this one great video thanks👍

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@toddmcwhite8909]

Greta Video as always! I like the Critical Duty Ammo and I run the 135 grain in my carry pistol.

[@lectorj]

Some brands might be a bit better or cheaper but Hornady seems pretty good and consistant. I believe per round Hornady is gonna be a bit cheaper than federal or speer gold dot and as far as real world effeciveness probably about the same. Its common for stores around me to have it so thats just what i have. As long as your confident in the ammo the shooter is the limitation.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@davidingram9668]

You should do a compilation of all your funny "jelly time" sayings for a new year video

[@ToolsandTargets]

I have thought about that.

[@SemperGumby3118]

Secondarily, the poly insert aids to prevent the cavity(rather deep) from deforming when slammed into the feed ramp.

[@joemokrzycki2006]

Very good performance

[@Totttty55]

Hornady just never expanded well, it's the same as always. I have a lot old Triton 9mm Hivel, It's all hornady old rounds. It's the same stuff as ever. It'll work, but not the best. I'm getting more convinced to just move to HST in general for modern. SXT/Ranger T/Gold Dot all good, but I never liked Hornady XTP and this is the same stuff.

[@raybo34]

Great test. Both of these with and without tip tests answered the question a lot of folks have been asking, is it a gimmick. Clearly it is not. Appreciate you as always

[@Dm87509]

It's about getting info incase this is what u got/can get and what you could do with it. I did similar to hornady subs ,black in 450 bushmaster

[@petee454]

Very cool test!! I mostly run 45. In 45 I use Critical Duty 220gr +p. When I do carry 9mm on occasion, I use 135+p Critical Duty. NJ we cannot carry HP's, yet.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@timrobinson6573]

I like these videos. Years ago I had some WWB 38 Special HP and I drilled out the HP cavity a little wider. Never tested them but alwaus figured they would over expand and under penetrate.

[@ToolsandTargets]

I got a couple ideas for some more stuff.😎👊

[@leahbennett4979]

I doubt it !

[@leroycaudill96]

Nice Gel test Tools God Bless.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate that, brother.😎👊

[@hoosierplowboy5299]

Good performance by both, but like the no insert better...good test, Tools...

[@YellowHammer26]

👍👍Excellent test, thanks tools

[@ghostshadow9046]

An issue with the critical duty is they won't chamber is some firearms, any chambers on the small end of the specs will have the bullet jam in the throat preventing the round from fully chambering and prevent action from locking, I emailed hornady with photos of rounds showing where the rifling jammed on the bullets when attempting to chamber them reply was that they were aware of the issue with some firearms.

[@PatriotPaulUSA]

Awesome test Tools. This is the Only Hornady Self Defense Ammo I would consider carrying personally but its expansion sucks compared to Federal and others imho. I guess thats what You have to give up to go thru auto glass. It only expands to a 45 cal from a 9mm. That shallow HP seems to keep their expansion small. I will stay with Hydrashok or gold dots. But its a 3rd option to me if I need to shoot thru windshields I suppose.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@josephpacchetti5997]

I was late on yesterday's test, and am late on this one, but enjoyed both, Thanks Brian, have a safe weekend. 👍🇺🇲

[@ToolsandTargets]

Better late than never. Appreciate ya!😎👊

[@terrybaird3122]

My EDC is Hornady Critical...either Defense or Duty. I run +P when I have it but am ok with standard. I buy 124 grain. I just prefer 124 grain in 9mm all around. I have no evidence that the Hornadys are better than other defensive loads but I do believe in testing what I carry and limiting my carry loads to Hornady cuts down on wasting expensive carry rounds. Nice to see my choice validated. Thanks.

[@MrZachxd]

Great video! Pretty interesting, I can't believe the difference in expansion.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@Judge102]

That looks just like the same projectile that's in the hornady handgun hunter round. Obviously the HH doesn't have the red tip but does have a clear gel in it.

[@orangecrush5512]

Always look forward to every new T&T video. It was nice to see this comparison, but I probably won't be pulling the inserts out of my CD rounds.

[@whatsup24_7]

New channel name, Tools & Tips

[@ToolsandTargets]

😂

[@cousinvinnie2180]

Thanks for another fine presentation....

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@TimPatton-d6l]

Have good Thanksgiving tools love the videos

[@therichie9916]

In my top 2 of 9mm loads.

[@truthhurts7836]

The Hornady critical line is what i use most over others because of what my wife calls over buying in the past. As always, appreciate the videos keep them coming 👍.

[@ToolsandTargets]

💥😎👊💥

[@Thomas-yw9eo]

I keep 124 grain+P Duty in my S&W FPC carbine for home defense. Would be interesting to see a gel test from 16" barrels.

[@64samsky]

Federal HST or Critical Duty are what I carry in all my pistols!

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@steveb6103]

When I subscribed, you only had 2000. Nice job building, you're channel 👍

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate ya, brother!😎👊

[@three5seven]

Please retest the 32 h&r magnum critical defense without the red insert

[@ToolsandTargets]

Would be interesting to see if that changes things. Funny timing. I was just fighting the urge to buy a 16" 327 Henry rifle.😆

[@three5seven]

A 327 Fed rifle would be impressive on gel !!

[@randy206]

Hey hey hey. Glad to see the cleetus hat again. I dig it. The video gets a like just for that on its own.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Hell Yeah Brother! Appreciate ya!😎👊

[@chretired]

Nice test with very interesting results there Tools. You always come up with some interesting videos to share. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. Be safe and be vigilant my friend

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate that as always, brother.😎👊

[@Hanover_Fist]

Thanks Tools,..Another interesting and practical vid. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.💥🦃💥

[@tommyK7282]

Now it's time to do the lever evolution from your revolver 2in & 4in

[@walther5027]

I run the 124+P. I just like it for my G19 size of pistol. HST 124+P for my P365

[@TheDkb427]

I've had some 110 vmax tips mess up in my 300 blkout and pulled em out. They shot fine but wondered if it changes terminal effects. Pretty cool video tools!!! Happy shooting Hoss!!! Bang bang!!!!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate ya!😎👊

[@deangustafson7533]

Another good test. Been carrying Federal HST, but I’ve been curious on how critical duty would peform. Based on this test, I’ll still carry HST. But Critical Duty is another good choice.

[@bruceshelton5043]

Great test, I would definitely use this ammo

[@-CHeWy-]

In my opinion, the top three rounds are HST, Gold Dot, and Critical Duty.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@tomsreviews238]

I keep the 135+P in my Beretta apx a1 for home defense. They run flawlessly and with that pointed shape and inserts, I can't see how they could FTF. The Beretta also has a heavy recoil spring and the 135 +P makes the perfect home defense ammo for me.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Nice 😎👊

[@toddparsons2980]

Interesting test 👍 I don't know if you have already done it but I'm curious about the 9mm Critical Duty 135 vs 135 +P.

[@JJ_SDWR]

Good stuff Tools. I have probably 7-8 boxes of the 135gr +P stuff in the safe. My first choice is 124gr +P Gold Dot or HST but wouldn't feel out-gunned with either Critical Duty load.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. That 135 will get it done.😎👊

[@lessingleton8102]

Good info Hoss

[@jimchambers7548]

That was clever thinking on pulling the plug. Making for a good series. Got me thinking if I wanna pull the plug on my Critical Duty 40🤔

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@steelpunisher6944]

Great performance either way in my book. I have several boxes of these and the 135s just to have some on hand. I always like the penetration the Critical Duty get. Another great jelly test good sir👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate ya, brother!😎👊

[@shanedwade]

Yes I run critical duty in various calibers.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Good stuff

[@samzach2057]

I’ve been wanting to see this one.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@brockhowell2296]

These both would work for me eventho Im a cheap charlie with my Winchester WB 115 grain because they do the job, but 9mm is cheap enough to where I do typically buy a box of spicier stuff to shoot at the range to have a bit more fun.

[@85November]

During Covid shortage, the 135gr CD's were the only hp's for a decent price I could find. Luckily, I could get them in the 50 round LE only packages for less than 30$. I run them in winter. HST's or Hydrashoks in the summer.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yeah, they were one of the rounds you could still find around here too.

[@7N6ballistics]

I remember hearing the insert was more to prevent wall board and such from clogging…it does however seem to attribute to deeper penetration.. Might be a case of trying to ace the test vs being optimized for clothing barrier.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@Yetified_Mayhem]

Super cool test! I get interested in this duty rnd when considering auto glass. You got me thinking Tools, I appreciate it;)

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Appreciate ya!😎👊

[@metaldamnation276]

Good test👍

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@CashGravel]

Would love to see a 38 special buffalo bore and plus P round out of a snubby. The standard 158 grain lead hollow point. Great video as always.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@thePrussian]

Critical Duty it the doody!

[@ToolsandTargets]

🤭

[@bobwilson758]

Those pistol rounds hit hard . Good -

[@billdye3530]

Pulled the plug & still got'er done. Looked good. I might have to try it with the Blackhawk with 9mm cylinder to see how that does. In 357/38 Special the Duty or Defense do well. Got me wondering now. 👍🙏

[@ToolsandTargets]

I got a pretty good short barrel .357 test coming tomorrow.😎👊

[@billdye3530]

​@@ToolsandTargetsSounds good. Noticed a lot are reviewing the Executive 692 which looks great. On the Blackhawk with 9mm cylinder I've noticed blowback from cylinder gap even though it's cut to align for 9mm difference.

[@angrysheepdog9744]

4 layers of fabric is not really a barrier. More like a booger to hollow points

[@ToolsandTargets]

😂

[@bigdatapimp]

I like critical duty because heavy jackets are a thing. I prefer the 135gr because it will run no problem in all 9mm hand guns, and a good thump to it. +p is great but I don't like to run it in all pistols. Also the testing I did with it on pumpkins we quite impressive. The recovered slugs opened up beautifully and did not over penetrate. They expansion on mine, looked more like yours without the insert...

[@landevi7796]

Have you ever tried to replace the insert with wax? I'm wondering if the wax would act as an in between insert and melt away causing better expansion then the polymer insert.

[@adamrodgers2377]

Thanks for another cool test. 👍🏻🤙🏻

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Appreciate the thought & tests. Good results. Fantastic. Many thanks.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Appreciate you!😎👊