Hornady
Hornady Custom XTP 9mm 147gr JHP
A classic expanding hollow point with deep penetration. The XTP bullet is mechanically locked to the core, providing consistent performance at subsonic velocity.
Quick Specs
- Price
- $24
- Weight
- N/A
- Brand
- Hornady
- Category
- ammunition
Features
- •147 grain JHP
- •9mm Luger
- •975 fps muzzle velocity
- •310 ft-lbs energy
- •Brass case
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Hornady Custom 9 mm Luger 147 grain eXtreme Terminal Performance Brass Cased Centerfire Pistol Ammo, 25 Rounds, 90282
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Overview
Hornady Custom 147-grain XTP (eXtreme Terminal Performance) is a traditional expanding hollow point that prioritizes penetration depth and weight retention over maximum expansion. In Lucky Gunner's gel testing from a 3.5" barrel, the 147gr XTP achieved 19.28 inches of penetration with 0.486 inches of expansion at 994 fps, recovering virtually all of its original weight.
The XTP bullet design uses a swaged lead core mechanically locked to a drawn copper jacket. The jacket is serrated at the nose to initiate controlled expansion while the thicker base section maintains structural integrity for deep, straight-line penetration. At 975 fps from a standard barrel, this is a true subsonic load suitable for suppressed pistols.
The trade-off is clear: the XTP expands less than modern bonded designs like HST or Gold Dot, but penetrates deeper and usually prices below many premium duty loads. Hornady's hand-inspection process and matched primers ensure consistent ignition and reliable feeding.
Key Features
- 19.28" penetration in Lucky Gunner gel tests
- XTP bullet with mechanically locked core for weight retention
- Subsonic velocity (975 fps) for suppressed use
- Often priced below premium duty hollow points
- Hand-inspected with matched powders and primers
- Brass case with reliable Hornady primer
Pros
- +Deep penetration at 19.28" with near 100% weight retention
- +Subsonic for suppressed pistol compatibility
- +Significantly more affordable than HST or Gold Dot
- +Widely available and rarely out of stock
Cons
- −19.28" penetration exceeds the FBI 12-18" window
- −Modest expansion at 0.486" compared to modern designs
- −Not bonded, though XTP mechanical lock provides good retention
- −Less proven in LE adoption than HST or Gold Dot
Detailed Specifications
- grainWeight
- 147gr
- velocity
- 975 fps
- energy
- 310 ft-lbs
- penetration
- 19.28"
- expansion
- 0.486"
- pressure
- Standard (subsonic)
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