Love you Paul. This may be dumb but you help me decompress after a long duty shift. Hearing the chronograph and the slow gunfire kinda helps me at ease for some odd reason.. You'll probably won't read this but if you do, keep doing what your doing.
@@darthkek1953 I must be missing a joke then, because if I know one thing, it's that absolutely every single training class I've attended, the teacher absolutely loves and recommends warning shots and missing intentionally...oh wait But of course, TV isn't real life and scripts don't reflect reality, I shouldn't be taking any of this so seriously
@@stevennewman4778 Which is a disgust mechanism. Which has helped people survive against disease and danger . The book The Hydra's Tale goes over how disgust works. It's not really fear but a desire to stay healthy. We don't fear the snake per se but recognize the danger of getting bitten. And some snakes are venomous.
I may finally be able to purchase my first gun this year and Paul's videos have taught me a lot about gun safety, use,common sense, maintenance, recommendations to look up my local laws consistently as they may change from time to time and much more. Thank you, Mr. Harrel, as you're helping me enter the world of firearms with an open mind as well as with good legal sense.
@@knightscroftsquire-muldoon Rock Island Armory’s GI standard is a good start for me. Not the best ever but affordable and reliable with parts in plentiful supply. The caliber I chose was .45 ACP as it is also available and affordable for me. I recommend it as a budget option but I know it isn’t for everyone
As always, good info, great presentation. For anyone who's actually griping about the hues of his utility uniform, earplug case, ear pro, etc, blah blah blah, PLEASE, feel free to run headlong into a running wood chipper. That would be great.
@@williamganley4739 A police officer friend of mine had the problem that his left arm sleeve of his uniform would get sun bleached because he would drive around with his arm resting in the open window of the patrol car.
@@VMEMotor5 Yup. It's also not all that uncommon to have unilateral skin cancer -- "unilateral" meaning on one's left arm, or the left side of one's face, if one spends a lot of time driving around, window down & arm on the door sill, in sunny regions.
I had ONE set of that uniform when I was in. It was fun to wear as I was about the only one on post that had one, incl the jungle boots! ( 1985) Sadly, I can't remember for sure, but I think it was no longer approved for wear after '86 or 87. I loved it though. Too funny. Your ear plugs case always brings a smile to my face too. Good memories. Heh. Now... to watch the ammo review. Thanks Paul!
As a military brat whose dad retired in ‘88 this is what I saw my dad in pretty much every day. Since he was retiring in ‘88 they didn’t make him buy the woodland BDU and he was about the only senior NCO on base that wore them for a year. He was quite proud of that fact.
They were no longer approved after Sept. '87. My dad was at Ft.Lewis 84-88, all the the SF and Rangers wore them, they were pretty much the only ones authorized to by then
In reality, it would be "more filling" lol...since you'd be on target faster after every round due to lack of excessive recoil produced by the heavier lead content of the DUTY round. They're literally made for compact carry. If you carry a full size firearm, you may have better luck not hitting an innocent target in a confrontation...sorry to ruin your funny comment ^^ that wasn't my intention.
Man I'm still waiting... With accessories like, his beretta model 92 fs, soda jugs, the infamous meat target and as always the newandimprovedhightechfleecebulletstop
ten percent luck, twenty percent skill Fifteen percent concentrated power of will Five percent pleasure, fifty percent pain And a hundred percent reason to remember the name
I have this ammo for my self defense nightstand gun. Never once thought about it because I asked everyone whats best and they all said Hornady Critical Defense. This shines a better light on a purchase. Thanks for the fun and informative content.
Since you mentioned that the meat target is a "skinny guy," I wonder if you might do a presentation on how much ballistic protection being a fat guy might offer. 😀
I'm 17 years old and looking to get into historical firearms manufacturing/gunsmithing, and I really gotta say I'm thankful for this channel. All of your videos are entertaining while being very informative. Watching your videos is like sitting with an old gun collector and hearing his stories and tales and I really enjoy it. Thank you, again
Good timing sir! I decided to chronograph three of my carry guns this past Monday. Shield Plus 3.1"barrel, Glock 26 3.4"barrel & Glock 19 4"barrel. I got 1085 avg for the Shield, 1115 avg for the g26 & 1130 for the g19. All with Critical Defense 115 grain. Looks to me like barrel length doesn't make a huge difference with that load & I can carry whichever gun suits me for the day. Thanks Paul!
A lot of your modern JHP loads are more optimized for use in shorter barrels so it's not surprising. Critical Defense was built around use in 3.2 inch barrels. Critical Duty was optimized for 4 inch or longer. That is a small pro of having certain ammo like that though, you can expect similar results across a multitude of guns which just adds to overall consistency.
@@Predalien195 yessir, I was technically aware that's how it should be but it's nice to see it confirmed with my own equipment & verified by someone totally separate.
The Lite stuff came out around the same time the original Critical Defense was released to the market. It was touted as a lower recoiling option for women and recoil sensitive shooters, plus a portion of profits of each box sold was supposed to be donated to Susan G. Komen foundation hence the pink. In smaller and lighter guns you can feel a small difference in recoil, but it's about the same difference as 124gr is to 115gr in most guns. Very minimal at best. The performance however is the important factor, it doesn't typically perform as well as the regular stuff which makes it pointless in my mind. Slight weight savings and minor recoil differences aren't important when it fails to meet expectations of set standards like IWBA protocol and other test mediums. Now, their Lite line in rifle ammunition is noticeably different compared to their typical standard weight counterparts. But, rifle rounds as a whole are going to perform vastly different to handgun rounds. About the only variation of the Lite ammo I can recall feeling a noticeable difference in was the .38 Special ammo in an Airweight J-Frame. Compared to factory 125gr and up you could feel the difference in each shot, but the performance too was lacking thus making it an easy round to pass over in favor of the others.
I own this Ammo for my .38 air weight S&W model 642 and it’s recoil is noticeably less than the usual ammo I shoot from it, like the Corbon DPX or hydro shocks.
good points and I applaud Hornady for developing and manufacturing both. If less recoil is the difference between hitting the target and missing it's more than worth it. *** Remember, some people can only shoot .22mags due to physical limitations and I for one am glad to see companies like Hornady and Smith & Wesson (with their EZ line) doing all the extra work and effort to accommodate those individuals who may just be enough for them to utilize a 9mm again, even if it is less than standard 9mm it's still better than .22mag Also, fwiw I'd rather have a .22mag then a sharp stick.
Wonderful. Great to see you again Paul. Detail, accuracy, thorough recording of data explained for a universal audience. The occasional clarification for those who require it. The results are measurable because the methods of your tests are consistent and accurate because the material used is the same. It is also good to compare multiple brands of ammunition when practical as you have done previously.
The main problem I've heard around this critical ammo in 9 mm is the lack of expansion. I appreciate you did your test with your Beretta it would just be nice to see what it does out of shorter barrels. If you still get the expansion at lower velocities, without that small cup in the 9 mm getting full of material and turning into a ball round. I haven't heard the same issues out of the 40 or 45, the hollow point cups are much larger.
@@propdoctor21564 I carry a P365 XL, I stick to Speer Gold Dot 115 grain +P and I know they'll expand. The 9mm critical ammo has had a bit of a reptuation of the hollow point cup getting clogged up and not expanding or just not expanding well because of its size. I get Hornady is trying to save a little, and I love Hornady ammo, I just avoid the critical line. At least it's available for the poor people in states like New Jersey which won't allow hollow points and critical doesn't count.
@@darkomen42 the hollow point cup can’t get clogged as it is filled with a plastic wad from the factory. I question the validity of your sources information.
At the risk of being accused of being pedantic, a calorie is a unit of energy, and these bullets have lower ftlbs, so they actually _are_ lower calorie. 🙂
The momentum regular to lite ratio is 1.186 so the regular has about 20 percent more momentum and recoil. For Paul, not enough difference, but with someone else or a mini 9, possibly.
Man, your videos are really relaxing. I know nothing about guns, and don't even live in the US where I can legally own some, yet i still find your videos highly relaxing, especially when studying or doing assignments. Thanks a lot for your dedication and accuracy!
Paul, I can't put into words how much I appreciate your accuracy tests on the high-end expensive ammunition. setting aside that you throw in a segment showing "Now we are going to see the accuracy of this Winchester white box 9x19 full metal Jacket and see the results of that" and you shoot a ragged hole with stock well used Beretta Mod-92 @25 yards. -Dave
I have rewatched this video and have determined that I would rather have the projectile be stopped by "the T-shirt on the back of the target" than the person in the house next door. That's why I have my home defence gun loaded with Hornady 100gr Lite. For "EDC" I use 9mm 115gr Critical Defense. Thanks for the video on the rewatch.
I was happy to see this video come up. Thanks paul. And.......people really criticized you for not having exact color matching shirt and pants? You're a good man continuing to make content while negotiating the shallow landscape of vapid compensating creatures called "guntube."
Well, Paul, this was a worthwhile and enjoyable video, for which I thank you. I’d like to offer a few additional “cons” regarding the Hornady Light ammunition that you didn’t mention: 1. Muzzle velocity (to a point) varies with barrel length. The full-sized Beretta 92/M9 - that typifies “service/duty” 9x19mm handguns - has a 4.9 inch barrel, which provides enhanced muzzle velocity and energy in comparison to 9x19mm autoloaders with barrels that are found in the very popular “micro compact” category (approximately 3 inch barrel length: P365, G43, Hellcat, etc.). Your demonstration indicated marginal Hornady Light penetration from a near-5 inch barrel. Accordingly, how much less penetrations would be likely from an approximately two inch shorter tube (and, crucially, penetration is critical to efficacy)? 2. Most autoloaders are recoil operated; inadequate recoil can cause failure to cycle properly. We have seen this in some “boutique” 9x19mm loads (often the very light and very high velocity frangible ammunition). Therefore, I’d have some concern that a 100 grain projectile might not always function properly in all 9x19mm semiautomatics. Unquestionably, Hornady designs and produces outstanding ammunition, so this concern probably is overly cautious. Nevertheless, we KNOW that their 115 grain rounds work very well and very consistently in 9x19mm firearms, so why assume ANY additional malfunction risk?
Hello Paul, i have been a fan of your channel for a long time. I find your presentations very informative. Could we see a presentation on long term gun ownership? Maybe some guidance on when to swap a barrel, springs, etc?
That would be many many variables to indulge in... Usage, maintenance, ammunition used, storage( how and where) age of the firearm, type of firearm...... and you thought people were "bored" with the chronograph? Lol interesting question though I will give you that my friend
Wow, what a treat! You've been busy lately Paul, and I've been loving it! First, before viewing, I got to get a microbrew, a bowl of chips & dip, and get comfortable so I can enjoy this to it's fullest.
Dangit! A few chips and a single sip of Sierra Nevada Narwhal and it's already over! 😫 That does it, from now on Paul, I want no less than 30 minute videos! 😉
Love the intro! The old South African army uniform was what they called Nutria, a brown colour and often enough faded differently just like the green you were wearing. With shade on it it's as good as any of this fancy camo people like to wear.
Yes I should have said olive drab but that is sort of green. I had some prototype SA Defence Force clothing and they tried something resembling olive drab but settled on what we call Nutria. Not that there was ever Nutria living here, but I digress. We have a lot of brown in our bush not to mention burnt areas from fires. We had a camouflage here used by various strange units, basically nutria with an overlay of black and little dark green. I had a set I used when hunting.
Mr. Harrell, thank you for another outstanding presentation as usual. I do have to admit I had mixed feelings on the performance of the "Lite" ammo in your Beretta. I was happy to see it performed well for you; however, I was saddened because my Walther PPS M2 hates that ammo and would FTE, FTF, and stovepipe it all the time. The "regular" 115 grain Critical Defense ran like a champ through the same gun, so at least there's that.
Just my opinion so take it for what it's worth. I think Paul Harrell is THE BEST gun channel if your looking for someone who's honest, informative and non biased. Entertaining content paired with something that I like to see.... MATURITY. Thanks for the useful information Paul. You never let us down.
As a Missouri born boy I can vouch for the volume those bugs are operating at. Cicadas are literally that loud.. By the terrain I would say you guy are in southwestern Missouri. South of Kansas City and somewhere around Springfield..
Nice, clean, simple presentation. Great video as always Paul. And double middle fingers to those whose idea of constructive criticism is that your OD greens are different shades. Haters gonna nitpick.
Hornady sets their powder charge to reach the optimal "Expansion Window" velocity. Not maximal energy dump potential. With Hornady loads the lighter bullet is not going to net velocity.
I assume you're referring the cicadas, which are silent at night. After sundown the crickets and a legion of tree frogs begin their chorus. The woods in Missouri are anything but silent.
Paul, ignore the idiots out there. They’ll only be happy when they’re picking away or finding fault. Great video as always. PS... where’s your jacket?😉😂
Always the best reviews. No one does it better. I lived in Grundy county for several years. Looks like north Missouri to me. I worked outdoors with local farmers in the conservation field. Salt of the earth those guys! From what I see on the news, Oregon is falling apart. Beautiful country however. Welcome to Missouri! Lived here all my life. See you around?
Paul I must say again out of every gun UA-cam channel yours is by far the best in my opinion you are a very knowledgeable guy and you give it to us straight I respect that I enjoy the content
I'm interested in seeing what the critical defense lite in 38 Spl can do now. Also, I'm glad to see you in Missouri! What area are you in? Planning on making appearances while you're here in Missouri?
On the subject of ammo weight savings, Liberty Defense's Civil Defense and Ultralite offerings in most calibers are insanely fast and lightweight. I've kept a spare Polymer magazine full of them, and conparative to a stock mag with steel and 147gr ammo, it is as if holding a feather.
I like the gel tests on youtube, but I really like your meat targets. Between the two, I can get a really good idea of what I can expect out of the ammo being tested. Thanks for your work!!!
Exactly. Gel tests, especially when several pre-gel barriers are used and the visuals of wound channels and penetration are excellent technical data. Mr. Harrel’s meat targets are ‘real-world’ testing IMO, and that the Light was able to wreak havoc after shattering the first set of ribs clinched it for our shared personal defense ammo.
Unless we buy our uniforms two pieces at a time. Since Paul said he couldn’t do that, and as OD Jungle Fatigues have been non-issue items for a minute, he did the best he could with what he could find. No problem with his gear. I’m just curious what he’s doing in Missouri in period jungle fatigues with a GI haircut. Vietnam reenactment perhaps?
My takeaway from this video is that both are excellent rounds but that the lite version penetrates a little less. If you're in a situation where you're worried about over penetration that might be a good option.
Paul, I have watched so many of your videos, and I learn so much from each one. Thank you for sharing your expertise, sir! And … your razor-sharp dry wit cracks me up every time. “2 ounces,” 😂.
Update: After extensive shooting (through my Glock 43) of both Hornady 115gr Critical Defense and 100gr Critical Defense Lite over the last three months, I have finally found an area in which I respectfully disagree with Paul. At least for me, the “perceived” recoil of the CD. Lite is considerably (or at least noticeably) less than that of the regular C.D.
@@HoyaSaxaSD Mosquitosota. I've spent time on the Boundary Waters & Quetico(the Canada side) & had so many skeeters on my tent at night I couldn't see out the mesh windows. Only thing that helped was permethrin treated clothes & 100% deet once the sun started going down. At least they didn't follow us much on the water & the cooking fire seemed to keep them occupied. But leaving a tent after dark was a total non starter.
Again Thanks for Your continued education for us unenlightened folks that lack facades of incredible intelligence and a humorous wit! We who like to learn do very much appreciate Your knowledge and instructions!
The marketeering wankerism is extremely high at Hornady. Once a respected name in ammunition, is now just another Corporate Shell cranking out the same stuff with extra words. Shaving down on product to expand profit.
Love the Wildlife descriptions! Another Great Video! Yes I Have to watch the Chronograph Part! Half or more of the Information comes from that learning process!
They perform about the same truly. The Critical Defense line was optimized around a 3.2 inch barrel. Doesn't really gain any significant increases in a longer barrel for the most part. That's part of the appeal of the ammo, regardless of your carry gun you can expect similar overall results and performance. Personally I prefer plain XTP's to the FTX rounds in the Critical Defense/Duty rounds as they often expand better but still penetrate adequately and they too perform consistently across multiple barrel lengths.
I run the lite in my 365, and I love it. Maybe it doesn't penetrate quite as deep, but I don't see that as a problem in my urban environment. Can't see any real chance of it mattering in any defendable self defense shooting.
Next video: Spiders, bugs and their applications in home defense situations.
LOL Throwing a wheel bug like it's a shuriken. 😁
Paul is now Spider-Man. If you get in trouble he might show up to give you your one save lol.
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I have tossed spiders at bullies when I was a kid. The bully had arachnophobia, and he peed his pants!
Was that a brown recluse btw?
Paul's flawless, deadpan joke delivery is award-worthy.
Love you Paul. This may be dumb but you help me decompress after a long duty shift. Hearing the chronograph and the slow gunfire kinda helps me at ease for some odd reason..
You'll probably won't read this but if you do, keep doing what your doing.
Thanks. And I try to read all the commentary.
He does have such a soothing voice doesn’t he? Haha
@@virgillivingston8079 He's the Bob Ross of shooting.
@@DaveTex2375 good comparison!
@@PaulHarrellrest easy paul 😢
Most UA-camrs: oh gosh I best study my metrics and upload at optimal times
Paul: New video at midnight, 5k views in the first hour
Is there any difference between a Oregon meat target, and a Missouri one ? If so was it enough difference to make a difference ?
yes the Missouri meat target can not be identified by dental records
The Missouri meat target has mustard-based blood. The Oregon has coffee.
"You be the judge."
As always I haven't tried that at home. I'm not what you call a professional.
The Missouri meat target is a commie liberal
"I love it when a plan comes together."
Love a good Paul Harrell video to redirect my wondering mind from the madness of the world.
Amen!
Right? Craziness
And at the same time come out more prepared for the madness
Yes!
Mr. Paul Harrell will always be Paul Harrell 💪👍
Paul looks like a member of the A-Team.
He's not an on-the-run Vietnam Vet but for the right price he'll play one on TV.
If Paul was a member of the A team, they would've actually hit who they were shooting at, which never seemed to happen on the show.
@@DANO-4899 the point is they missed on purpose, they weren't murders. They fired to supress the criminals, not kill them.
@@darthkek1953 I must be missing a joke then, because if I know one thing, it's that absolutely every single training class I've attended, the teacher absolutely loves and recommends warning shots and missing intentionally...oh wait
But of course, TV isn't real life and scripts don't reflect reality, I shouldn't be taking any of this so seriously
He said the A- team. As in A minus. Lol.
Every time I hit the sack for work Friday morning, Paul Does this.
Good Job.
You didn’t miss shit.
Go to bed, rest up, and have a good day tomorrow. The video is not going anywhere.
@@josesigala7394 I beg to differ. He missed a Paul Harrell Video.
Go to bed a few more times on Friday, with any luck we'll get a few more uploads. Worth a shot right?
Paul: " Here we have a spider in the grass"
Me: "Don't touch it."
I think "wtf, kill it!!!" is the appropriate response.
Stomp on it, you never know. Spiders, wasps, ticks, fleas
@@stevennewman4778 Which is a disgust mechanism. Which has helped people survive against disease and danger .
The book The Hydra's Tale goes over how disgust works.
It's not really fear but a desire to stay healthy.
We don't fear the snake per se but recognize the danger of getting bitten. And some snakes are venomous.
@@ChrisSmith-5655 Fire. Just to be sure
I may finally be able to purchase my first gun this year and Paul's videos have taught me a lot about gun safety, use,common sense, maintenance, recommendations to look up my local laws consistently as they may change from time to time and much more.
Thank you, Mr. Harrel, as you're helping me enter the world of firearms with an open mind as well as with good legal sense.
Welcome to the club! Always good to have new people dedicated to factual knowledge, safety and 2A preservation as well as advancement.
Were you able to get a firearm? If so what did you end up deciding to get?
@@knightscroftsquire-muldoon Rock Island Armory’s GI standard is a good start for me. Not the best ever but affordable and reliable with parts in plentiful supply. The caliber I chose was .45 ACP as it is also available and affordable for me.
I recommend it as a budget option but I know it isn’t for everyone
@@marakalos3838 good choice! My first was also an affordable but efficient gun, I got a Taurus G2C 9mm.
Literally bought this this week for a friend and was just chatting with him about why he ought give it a try! Thanks Paul!
You buy ammo for your friends? You sir are a gentleman and a scholar.
@@asmodeus20 I want a friend like that!
@@asmodeus20 he’s clearly a good bloke .
If you buy these----I'd question our friendship!
@@pebo8306 the normal Critical Defense seems ok, just be alert when your friend gets you the Lite
As always, good info, great presentation. For anyone who's actually griping about the hues of his utility uniform, earplug case, ear pro, etc, blah blah blah, PLEASE, feel free to run headlong into a running wood chipper. That would be great.
I'm glad cause he says stuff about it funny stuff
Given enough time in the sun everything will be the same hue.
@@williamganley4739 A police officer friend of mine had the problem that his left arm sleeve of his uniform would get sun bleached because he would drive around with his arm resting in the open window of the patrol car.
@Paul Smith it's not even about the 2 or 3 people commenting about it, it's about him being thin-skinned and insecure.
@@VMEMotor5 Yup. It's also not all that uncommon to have unilateral skin cancer -- "unilateral" meaning on one's left arm, or the left side of one's face, if one spends a lot of time driving around, window down & arm on the door sill, in sunny regions.
I had ONE set of that uniform when I was in. It was fun to wear as I was about the only one on post that had one, incl the jungle boots! ( 1985) Sadly, I can't remember for sure, but I think it was no longer approved for wear after '86 or 87. I loved it though. Too funny. Your ear plugs case always brings a smile to my face too. Good memories. Heh. Now... to watch the ammo review. Thanks Paul!
I was of the woodland BDU era. But, I spent my youth running around the woods in OD and tiger stripes!
All he needs is the BCGs 🤓
I always used my cammies until there were holes in them and deemed unserviceable, so my shades never matched. They were "salty".
As a military brat whose dad retired in ‘88 this is what I saw my dad in pretty much every day. Since he was retiring in ‘88 they didn’t make him buy the woodland BDU and he was about the only senior NCO on base that wore them for a year. He was quite proud of that fact.
They were no longer approved after Sept. '87. My dad was at Ft.Lewis 84-88, all the the SF and Rangers wore them, they were pretty much the only ones authorized to by then
Hornady Critical Defense Lite: Tastes great? Less filling? You be the judge.
I thought I was the only one who remembered that!
@@davidlium9338 -- I didn't punch those dogies!
In reality, it would be "more filling" lol...since you'd be on target faster after every round due to lack of excessive recoil produced by the heavier lead content of the DUTY round. They're literally made for compact carry. If you carry a full size firearm, you may have better luck not hitting an innocent target in a confrontation...sorry to ruin your funny comment ^^ that wasn't my intention.
Less filling for the guy you’re shooting if you get it in smaller calibres.
I hope I get a Paul Harrell action figure for Christmas !!! 🤞
Man I'm still waiting... With accessories like, his beretta model 92 fs, soda jugs, the infamous meat target and as always the newandimprovedhightechfleecebulletstop
As soon as I hit send he literally said all of these things 😂😂
It might be a little late, freighters as far as the eye can see waiting to be unloaded at port.
With a kung fu grip!!!
I can't even order a shirt from here. -.-
Paul Harrell: 50% walking shitpost, 50% teacher, 100% badass
ten percent luck, twenty percent skill
Fifteen percent concentrated power of will
Five percent pleasure, fifty percent pain
And a hundred percent reason to remember the name
@Cernunnos Steel candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.
/facepalm.......sigh
@APTSynthesistwhat's the other half of the battle, GI Joe?
I have this ammo for my self defense nightstand gun. Never once thought about it because I asked everyone whats best and they all said Hornady Critical Defense. This shines a better light on a purchase. Thanks for the fun and informative content.
It is well made and proven effective. The few negative comments I’ve seen are questionable at best.
Since you mentioned that the meat target is a "skinny guy," I wonder if you might do a presentation on how much ballistic protection being a fat guy might offer. 😀
This!
That's a good idea.
I was wondering if my extra “girth” might give me some additional benefit… 🤣
Now this is an idea perfect to test on a Halloween special if you ask me.
Or a professional weight-lifter type.
Paul, I have really enjoyed your cutaways to show local wildlife. I really enjoy animals which are endemic to the south east united states.
Missouri is not in the SE US.
@RogerWilco99 endemic is a term used to describe a native species.
@@userer4579 My mistake, I thought he said he was in Mississippi.
All the defense, only half the calories.
Same great taste!
There's a diet Shasta?
Extra Points for the use of Hypothesis over Theory when talking hypotheticals :) i Love your logical and methodical breakdown of the topics at hand.
This guy could talk about socks and still make it interesting
Socks could be a good topic. Socks are important.
Wait, this guy talks about Spock?
75% rayon 15% cotton 5% polyester..... but is 5% polyester ENOUGH of a difference to MAKE a difference?
@@exothermal.sprocket You be the judge.
Yeah, but can he do..........this?!
Paul: "Don't get your pannies in a bunch."
Me: *pulls my wedgie out*
I'm 17 years old and looking to get into historical firearms manufacturing/gunsmithing, and I really gotta say I'm thankful for this channel. All of your videos are entertaining while being very informative. Watching your videos is like sitting with an old gun collector and hearing his stories and tales and I really enjoy it. Thank you, again
Never give up on it.
Good timing sir! I decided to chronograph three of my carry guns this past Monday. Shield Plus 3.1"barrel, Glock 26 3.4"barrel & Glock 19 4"barrel. I got 1085 avg for the Shield, 1115 avg for the g26 & 1130 for the g19. All with Critical Defense 115 grain. Looks to me like barrel length doesn't make a huge difference with that load & I can carry whichever gun suits me for the day. Thanks Paul!
A lot of your modern JHP loads are more optimized for use in shorter barrels so it's not surprising. Critical Defense was built around use in 3.2 inch barrels. Critical Duty was optimized for 4 inch or longer. That is a small pro of having certain ammo like that though, you can expect similar results across a multitude of guns which just adds to overall consistency.
@@Predalien195 yessir, I was technically aware that's how it should be but it's nice to see it confirmed with my own equipment & verified by someone totally separate.
The Lite stuff came out around the same time the original Critical Defense was released to the market. It was touted as a lower recoiling option for women and recoil sensitive shooters, plus a portion of profits of each box sold was supposed to be donated to Susan G. Komen foundation hence the pink. In smaller and lighter guns you can feel a small difference in recoil, but it's about the same difference as 124gr is to 115gr in most guns. Very minimal at best. The performance however is the important factor, it doesn't typically perform as well as the regular stuff which makes it pointless in my mind. Slight weight savings and minor recoil differences aren't important when it fails to meet expectations of set standards like IWBA protocol and other test mediums.
Now, their Lite line in rifle ammunition is noticeably different compared to their typical standard weight counterparts. But, rifle rounds as a whole are going to perform vastly different to handgun rounds. About the only variation of the Lite ammo I can recall feeling a noticeable difference in was the .38 Special ammo in an Airweight J-Frame. Compared to factory 125gr and up you could feel the difference in each shot, but the performance too was lacking thus making it an easy round to pass over in favor of the others.
The Hornady Lite 7mm-08 Ammo is some amazing stuff. It has noticeably less on recoil and still hits deer hard. Love that stuff.
From my little 9s, I can tell the difference, but that is the CD Lite vs Critical Duty which is my usual 9mm load.
Thanks for your post. I had thought the point of the Lite was to have less recoil.
I like 147 gr HST myself.
I own this Ammo for my .38 air weight S&W model 642 and it’s recoil is noticeably less than the usual ammo I shoot from it, like the Corbon DPX or hydro shocks.
good points and I applaud Hornady for developing and manufacturing both.
If less recoil is the difference between hitting the target and missing it's more than worth it.
***
Remember, some people can only shoot .22mags due to physical limitations and I for one am glad to see companies like Hornady and Smith & Wesson (with their EZ line) doing all the extra work and effort to accommodate those individuals who may just be enough for them to utilize a 9mm again, even if it is less than standard 9mm it's still better than .22mag
Also, fwiw I'd rather have a .22mag then a sharp stick.
Good to see you shooting in our great state of Missouri. Yes it gets humid.
A hearty welcome to you from us Ohio boys.
Last time he had real beads of sweat. I didn't see them this time. Must be the weather got better.
Just moved back to central MO. Can confirm
Wonderful. Great to see you again Paul. Detail, accuracy, thorough recording of data explained for a universal audience. The occasional clarification for those who require it. The results are measurable because the methods of your tests are consistent and accurate because the material used is the same. It is also good to compare multiple brands of ammunition when practical as you have done previously.
Can't say how much I love how professional your presentations are, EVERY TIME!!
It’s official. The comments section in Paul’s videos is the fastest I’ve ever seen. You guys go!
The main problem I've heard around this critical ammo in 9 mm is the lack of expansion. I appreciate you did your test with your Beretta it would just be nice to see what it does out of shorter barrels. If you still get the expansion at lower velocities, without that small cup in the 9 mm getting full of material and turning into a ball round. I haven't heard the same issues out of the 40 or 45, the hollow point cups are much larger.
My thoughts as well... I would bet a good number of us which includes me carry smaller guns with a 3-inch barrel
@@propdoctor21564 I carry a P365 XL, I stick to Speer Gold Dot 115 grain +P and I know they'll expand. The 9mm critical ammo has had a bit of a reptuation of the hollow point cup getting clogged up and not expanding or just not expanding well because of its size. I get Hornady is trying to save a little, and I love Hornady ammo, I just avoid the critical line. At least it's available for the poor people in states like New Jersey which won't allow hollow points and critical doesn't count.
@@darkomen42 the hollow point cup can’t get clogged as it is filled with a plastic wad from the factory. I question the validity of your sources information.
At the risk of being accused of being pedantic, a calorie is a unit of energy, and these bullets have lower ftlbs, so they actually _are_ lower calorie. 🙂
Just FYI, 400 ft-lbs is about 130 calories.
The momentum regular to lite ratio is 1.186 so the regular has about 20 percent more momentum and recoil. For Paul, not enough difference, but with someone else or a mini 9, possibly.
Man, your videos are really relaxing.
I know nothing about guns, and don't even live in the US where I can legally own some, yet i still find your videos highly relaxing, especially when studying or doing assignments.
Thanks a lot for your dedication and accuracy!
Paul, I can't put into words how much I appreciate your accuracy tests on the high-end expensive ammunition. setting aside that you throw in a segment showing "Now we are going to see the accuracy of this Winchester white box 9x19 full metal Jacket and see the results of that" and you shoot a ragged hole with stock well used Beretta Mod-92 @25 yards. -Dave
I have rewatched this video and have determined that I would rather have the projectile be stopped by "the T-shirt on the back of the target" than the person in the house next door. That's why I have my home defence gun loaded with Hornady 100gr Lite. For "EDC" I use 9mm 115gr Critical Defense. Thanks for the video on the rewatch.
I was happy to see this video come up. Thanks paul. And.......people really criticized you for not having exact color matching shirt and pants? You're a good man continuing to make content while negotiating the shallow landscape of vapid compensating creatures called "guntube."
Never get tired of your videos, so much knowledge
Well, Paul, this was a worthwhile and enjoyable video, for which I thank you. I’d like to offer a few additional “cons” regarding the Hornady Light ammunition that you didn’t mention:
1. Muzzle velocity (to a point) varies with barrel length. The full-sized Beretta 92/M9 - that typifies “service/duty” 9x19mm handguns - has a 4.9 inch barrel, which provides enhanced muzzle velocity and energy in comparison to 9x19mm autoloaders with barrels that are found in the very popular “micro compact” category (approximately 3 inch barrel length: P365, G43, Hellcat, etc.). Your demonstration indicated marginal Hornady Light penetration from a near-5 inch barrel. Accordingly, how much less penetrations would be likely from an approximately two inch shorter tube (and, crucially, penetration is critical to efficacy)?
2. Most autoloaders are recoil operated; inadequate recoil can cause failure to cycle properly. We have seen this in some “boutique” 9x19mm loads (often the very light and very high velocity frangible ammunition). Therefore, I’d have some concern that a 100 grain projectile might not always function properly in all 9x19mm semiautomatics. Unquestionably, Hornady designs and produces outstanding ammunition, so this concern probably is overly cautious. Nevertheless, we KNOW that their 115 grain rounds work very well and very consistently in 9x19mm firearms, so why assume ANY additional malfunction risk?
The "Lite" ones didn't consistently cycle my G19.. they did, however, work just fine in my G43X.
Thank you for this excellent video presentation! Great comparison!
Paul drives around in a School Bus? Now there's an edgy modern day remake of Magic School Bus I'd love to see.
Please let this be a normal field trip.
We never did anything like this at my old school..!
@@thetallone7605 With the Harrell? NO WAY!
Most properties for sale in rural MO come with an old school bus and 1/3 of a barn and a dried up creek.
@@dgoss1337 Whoa, I know where I'll be planning to escape from California, then. Had me at dried up creek.
Hey Paul, thanks for all the great videos you and your team put out!!
Hello Paul, i have been a fan of your channel for a long time. I find your presentations very informative.
Could we see a presentation on long term gun ownership? Maybe some guidance on when to swap a barrel, springs, etc?
That would be many many variables to indulge in... Usage, maintenance, ammunition used, storage( how and where) age of the firearm, type of firearm...... and you thought people were "bored" with the chronograph? Lol interesting question though I will give you that my friend
Wow, what a treat! You've been busy lately Paul, and I've been loving it! First, before viewing, I got to get a microbrew, a bowl of chips & dip, and get comfortable so I can enjoy this to it's fullest.
Dangit! A few chips and a single sip of Sierra Nevada Narwhal and it's already over! 😫 That does it, from now on Paul, I want no less than 30 minute videos! 😉
Love the intro! The old South African army uniform was what they called Nutria, a brown colour and often enough faded differently just like the green you were wearing. With shade on it it's as good as any of this fancy camo people like to wear.
it is not green on my screen it is olive drab
@@erm4292 Olive Drab is a shade of green, hence the name OD Green.
Yes I should have said olive drab but that is sort of green. I had some prototype SA Defence Force clothing and they tried something resembling olive drab but settled on what we call Nutria. Not that there was ever Nutria living here, but I digress. We have a lot of brown in our bush not to mention burnt areas from fires. We had a camouflage here used by various strange units, basically nutria with an overlay of black and little dark green. I had a set I used when hunting.
Hello from Randolph County Missouri, Paul! Happy to have you here. Hope you enjoy our awesome gun laws!
Mr. Harrell, thank you for another outstanding presentation as usual. I do have to admit I had mixed feelings on the performance of the "Lite" ammo in your Beretta. I was happy to see it performed well for you; however, I was saddened because my Walther PPS M2 hates that ammo and would FTE, FTF, and stovepipe it all the time. The "regular" 115 grain Critical Defense ran like a champ through the same gun, so at least there's that.
Just my opinion so take it for what it's worth. I think Paul Harrell is THE BEST gun channel if your looking for someone who's honest, informative and non biased. Entertaining content paired with something that I like to see.... MATURITY. Thanks for the useful information Paul. You never let us down.
As a Missouri born boy I can vouch for the volume those bugs are operating at. Cicadas are literally that loud..
By the terrain I would say you guy are in southwestern Missouri. South of Kansas City and somewhere around Springfield..
I got done with the video and I can hear the exact same sound outside. The rhythm in the video was hypnotic.
I would sakly north central MO. For sure. Up near Kirksville
I would guess mid southern Missouri. Near the Ozarks. Lots of rolling hills. 🤷♂️
one of the most entertaining and informative channels there is. please keep up the good work. thanks.
Nice, clean, simple presentation. Great video as always Paul. And double middle fingers to those whose idea of constructive criticism is that your OD greens are different shades. Haters gonna nitpick.
Stuck at work.
New Paul Harrell video pops up on my phone.
BONUS!!
Hornady sets their powder charge to reach the optimal "Expansion Window" velocity. Not maximal energy dump potential. With Hornady loads the lighter bullet is not going to net velocity.
Paul, you're awesome man.. love your professionalism and sense of humor. Keep up the good work brother.
Hands-down the best firearms instructor. Read between the lines!
Absolutely
I really like your sense of humor. And your educational videos, 👍🏻🇺🇸
Paul is a National Treasure 🇺🇸🙏⚔️
I'm loving the wildlife documentation on the side! Almost as good as long winded, lengthy Paul talking sections
Paul can you imagine trying to sleep through that madness? How about Critical Defense vs. Critical Duty.
I'd love to see a Paul Harrell designed test of the Critical Duty's "barrier blind" abilities, as well as his usual philosophizing about the concept.
I assume you're referring the cicadas, which are silent at night. After sundown the crickets and a legion of tree frogs begin their chorus. The woods in Missouri are anything but silent.
If you send it, he will shoot it
Nice consistency at least from both.
Thanks again Paul for another entertaining and educational video.
The new and improved fleece bullet stop makes me laugh everytime XD. reminds me of how fast tv salesman talk.
*Best gun & ammo reviewer on UA-cam, by a large margin. A true expert.*
"Lite" is always a red flag to me!
Exactly.
Bullets except they're actually kale.
But what if your were in court and a Taurus jugde said he \she is going to give you a life sentence?
Missouri's looking great in this! Thanks for the comparison
It's a shame that he didn't test the calorie content of the ammo, I was looking forward to that comparison
Thanks for making the Critical Defense vs Critical Defense Lite video.
To the mma guys I tell them the best defense is Hornady self defense. And then they call the cops on me .
I tell them the best defense is not being a MMA pussy. 😂
I’d rather take one 3 MMA bros at once than a TKD blue belt who knows how to fight.
@@dr.floridamanphd did you really just say a tkd blue belt that knows how to fight? That’s an oxymoron. You must really love bullshito
Thanks for the video! Got the lite, as well as others. I like the review and how you presented!
Critical Defense Lite:
"Tastes great!"
"Less filling!"
Went to look up a new type of ammo I bought, and sure as shit my favorite firearm UA-camr has made a video on it.
As a native Missourian, and resident I fully support the harassing and attacking of spiders. Also I can confirm our state bird is the Katydid
She barred the door.
Lots of Brown Recluse and some Black Widows. Everything else is harmless and often beneficial. That wolf spider never hurt nobody...except bugs.
Thanks for the review, Paul.
Paul, ignore the idiots out there. They’ll only be happy when they’re picking away or finding fault. Great video as always. PS... where’s your jacket?😉😂
Always the best reviews. No one does it better. I lived in Grundy county for several years. Looks like north Missouri to me. I worked outdoors with local farmers in the conservation field. Salt of the earth those guys! From what I see on the news, Oregon is falling apart. Beautiful country however. Welcome to Missouri! Lived here all my life. See you around?
"It would save me 2 ounces!" ROTFL
Paul I must say again out of every gun UA-cam channel yours is by far the best in my opinion you are a very knowledgeable guy and you give it to us straight I respect that I enjoy the content
I'm interested in seeing what the critical defense lite in 38 Spl can do now.
Also, I'm glad to see you in Missouri! What area are you in? Planning on making appearances while you're here in Missouri?
I think the 38 lite is on the luckygunner data table.
I'd like to see the .38 spl too.
Thank you so much for this video! I was wondering about the real world differences between these two just the other day
On the subject of ammo weight savings, Liberty Defense's Civil Defense and Ultralite offerings in most calibers are insanely fast and lightweight. I've kept a spare Polymer magazine full of them, and conparative to a stock mag with steel and 147gr ammo, it is as if holding a feather.
I like the gel tests on youtube, but I really like your meat targets. Between the two, I can get a really good idea of what I can expect out of the ammo being tested. Thanks for your work!!!
Exactly.
Gel tests, especially when several pre-gel barriers are used and the visuals of wound channels and penetration are excellent technical data.
Mr. Harrel’s meat targets are ‘real-world’ testing IMO, and that the Light was able to wreak havoc after shattering the first set of ribs clinched it for our shared personal defense ammo.
Loving the new entomology series!
Very informative,, I carry Hornady critical defense myself ! Thanks again Paul!
When he said I'm sure its not because they're lower calorie I almost spit my drink out
Nobody does this. Stop using reddit.
@@chadthundercock7897 Look obviously by your name you're the perfect person, so don't try to compare what you do to what everyone else does.
Never change. Your videos are fantastic!
It's not a fashion show!! The truly experienced folks have somewhat mismatched clothing
Unless we buy our uniforms two pieces at a time. Since Paul said he couldn’t do that, and as OD Jungle Fatigues have been non-issue items for a minute, he did the best he could with what he could find. No problem with his gear. I’m just curious what he’s doing in Missouri in period jungle fatigues with a GI haircut. Vietnam reenactment perhaps?
@@ab5olut3zero95 even wearing one peice more than the other would fade it more so making them mismatch. But who really cares what the guy is wearing?
Thanks Paul. Always enjoy your videos and your presentation.
My takeaway from this video is that both are excellent rounds but that the lite version penetrates a little less. If you're in a situation where you're worried about over penetration that might be a good option.
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Paul: “Let’s try not to get our panties in a bunch…”
SCAR-17 in 50 Shades of FDE: “Yeah, totally…”
Paul, I have watched so many of your videos, and I learn so much from each one. Thank you for sharing your expertise, sir! And … your razor-sharp dry wit cracks me up every time. “2 ounces,” 😂.
Update: After extensive shooting (through my Glock 43) of both Hornady 115gr Critical Defense and 100gr Critical Defense Lite over the last three months, I have finally found an area in which I respectfully disagree with Paul. At least for me, the “perceived” recoil of the CD. Lite is considerably (or at least noticeably) less than that of the regular C.D.
The Missouri State Bird has been and always be the mosquito.
Come ti Illinois(not really) the State animal is the road horse.
I heard that about Minnesota.
@@HoyaSaxaSD Mosquitosota. I've spent time on the Boundary Waters & Quetico(the Canada side) & had so many skeeters on my tent at night I couldn't see out the mesh windows. Only thing that helped was permethrin treated clothes & 100% deet once the sun started going down. At least they didn't follow us much on the water & the cooking fire seemed to keep them occupied. But leaving a tent after dark was a total non starter.
I have a shirt from Alaska that has a pic of a skeeter, and it says 'official state bird'. Go there in the summer and you'll see why.
@@bjdog42 I was going to say Minnesota may have Missouri beat on that score!
Again Thanks for Your continued education for us unenlightened folks that lack facades of incredible intelligence and a humorous wit! We who like to learn do very much appreciate Your knowledge and instructions!
You loved Critical Defense and Critical Defense Lite; get ready for spring break with Critical Defense ICE!
The marketeering wankerism is extremely high at Hornady. Once a respected name in ammunition, is now just another Corporate Shell cranking out the same stuff with extra words. Shaving down on product to expand profit.
Love the Wildlife descriptions! Another Great Video! Yes I Have to watch the Chronograph Part! Half or more of the Information comes from that learning process!
I would like to see how these rounds perform out of a compact pistol.
They perform about the same truly. The Critical Defense line was optimized around a 3.2 inch barrel. Doesn't really gain any significant increases in a longer barrel for the most part. That's part of the appeal of the ammo, regardless of your carry gun you can expect similar overall results and performance. Personally I prefer plain XTP's to the FTX rounds in the Critical Defense/Duty rounds as they often expand better but still penetrate adequately and they too perform consistently across multiple barrel lengths.
I run the lite in my 365, and I love it. Maybe it doesn't penetrate quite as deep, but I don't see that as a problem in my urban environment. Can't see any real chance of it mattering in any defendable self defense shooting.
You identify a limitation in this round of testing. Few are going to conceal carry a brick like that Beretta.
Great work Paul and thank you for your service in the military.
Hornady is my favorite ammunition I really do like everything they manufacture I’m kind of a snob that way but I will shoot other stuff
Great video as always Paul. Very informative as I expect from you. BTW...Hope you are doing well.
Love the increasing focus on insects.
Thank you. Very interesting discussion.