AMMO REVIEW: 9mm +P 124 gr Hornady XTP in Calibrated Gel (2021) 

INTERESTING FACT: The "Hornady ad" photo appearing at 23 seconds.....the bearded gentleman to the far left holding an awesome shotgun is my great, great, grandfather. To the best of my knowledge this was taken in Tennessee in the late 1800's. It is one of my favorite archival family photos and I've been wanting to create an opportunity to include in a video.

Woo hoo! Another one! I'm glad you're still posting occasionally.

It wasn't boring. You're still the best out there when it comes ammo tests on gel blocks. The level of information and details you provide is priceless. Whenever I see a video by TnOutdoors9 I have to hurry up and watch!

Glad to see you're still making occasional content! The XTP is my go-to if/when I can't get HST or Gold Dots. Not the best, but definitely not the worst and not something I feel out-gunned with when carrying.

Thank you for not being afraid to review non super premium rounds, this is what people can get a hold of and this is the information that they need. Full stop

Great to see you back! I like using the XTP round in my 380 as the extra penetration gives me more confidence given the lower power of the caliber.

This has been my carry load in my G43 for the past couple of years, for the reasons you pointed out. From all the gel testing I've seen, it consistently does what its designed to do and its much more reasonably priced than other brands. Great to see you back providing us with your excellent content!

Glad to see you posting again I have been watching since I was in high school truly love your content! ( From a fellow Tennessean)

I have carried this ammo because its super reliable in all my 9mms. I can get it literally at any ammo place even during the pandemic. Yea, doesn't expand a lot, but ive got 34 rounds of it on me with dozens of replacement boxes at home. I do not feel undergunned with a glock 19 with 2 mags. Edit: its now may of 2022, and just bought a bunch more of this for $17 a box, not bad considering its 25 rounds and I bought federal Hydra shok DEEP 135 GR for $29 a box for only 20 rounds

Sees video posted by TNOUTDOORS9, checks calendar to see if today is December 25th... Negative. Rechecks calendar to see if today is my birthday... Negative. So what is today? Apprently just a darn good day. Great to see a new video. Always appreciate the effort you put in to helping those of us in the community gain knowledge on the performance of some ammo options. Thanks!

Dude, I like anything you put out period. An your methodology is spot on in my book, an I have no problem with hornady ammo, an would use this in SD myself. Thx for the vid

Welcome back! I really missed your completely professional reviews (along with hard statistics, almost always missing in other reviews). I got real tired of seeing vegetables and jugs full of colored water blown up as proof of ammo performance. You are the ONE reviewer I would turn to for actual, reliable results. I hope you continue to find the time and energy to keep the reviews coming. All the best to you and yours.Jeff

Hornady's XTP was SPECIALLY designed as a 'deep penetrator', being designed to penetrate auto glass and thin sheet metal (car doors) and STILL expand. When I was an LEO, this was what I carried, regardless of caliber, when available. It is what I prefer today as an EDC load.

This is a good, reliable, consistent, available, and reasonably priced load. It's good to have as a backup choice if you cannot find your normal load. Great job with the testing protocol. Looking forward to seeing some other types now. 👍👍

"What I already knew..." about the XTP line is it's a fantastic hunting bullet. My go-to bullet for hogs (larger caliper, but boringly similar performance). It doesn't hurt that they aren't only cheap, they are usually available.

Straight to the point and no BS as always!! Please never change your excellent presentation skill.💯🙏🇺🇸💪

I prefer the deeper penetrating "controlled expansion" XTPs over most other offerings. I've always considered the XTPs to be critical defense without the polymer tip.

Some of the best ammunition reviews on RU-vid for sure! Thank you for reviewing this round.

You've got the best and most detailed reviews on YT. Many thanks for the great info!

Im veey happy and gratefull that you are back ! You and Paul Herell are the Best in ammo testing. 👍🥳

Man, so good to see you! Been a while. And you're content is superior to others. I appreciate your time and your information. Thank you!

Happy to see you doing these. About the only ammo tester worth watching.

As always a great video. It's refreshing to see real organic gel being used. It's a far better indicator of bullet performance than clear gel as you can see a substantial difference in compared rounds. Too often we see clear gel tests in which different diameter bullets at very different velocities providing nearly identical results in the clear gel. I've always liked the XTP bullet for hunting as it is an accurate, reliable expanding and deep penetrating bullet.

I’ve been carrying the XTP for a year. I’ve carried several other rounds, even hotter ones. But I’ve settled on this round in favor of penetration and accuracy.

Always great to see you produce another video. I started reloading a few years ago and, in my area, there have been more XTP's available than anything else. I really like them for 44 magnum.

!!!! Excited to see the occasional video coming out, I love this guy’s channel and videos!

Still the best ammo reviews on RU-vid

Happy to see you reviewing again, as you've been my favorite "backyard" ammo tester for years.

I bought a ton of this ammo when it was on sale for around $10/box. Thanks for the test! 👍👍👍👍

Man, you make great videos. A long time follower of your channel. I can count on one hand the number of channels these days that I trust to have factual, objective and honest info. Your channel, sir, is at the top of that list. Keep the videos coming!

You’re very hard on yourself lol! I have essentially grown up watching your videos and will always attest that you sir, are the best out there. Thank you sir for the video and I am always anxious for the next one!

I've killed a lot of deer with the 240 grain XTP with my 50 cal muzzle loader. They always seem to do a good job on whitetail deer under 100 yards.

Good to see you again.. Please keep up the videos and GOD bless you and your family.

So glad I have "All notifications" turned on for you. Been watching your channel since you started it and have NEVER been disappointed.

I know it's a low test count but 5/5 expansion seems like it'd be a good winter carry choice. Great to see your videos again. Cheers!

Great work, and always happy to see you pop into my youtube feed!

Honestly glad your doing ammo reviews again even though limited , you sir are an expert in opinion and really enjoy your take on ammo ,,,,thank you for the effort it takes.

I love your ammo reviews, you do such a good job. I appreciate all of the hard work.

Thanks for all of your ammo reviews! You are a HUGE asset to the self defense community!

Thank God! It's been so long since I've seen a gun tube video worth watching!

Glad to see your expertise back on the you tubes

Great video! Penetration is always more important than expansion. If a handgun round fails its typically a lack of penetration. XTP is a great multiuse all round self defense or backwoods design.

I've always enjoyed your videos, and there is neither boring or tedious about them! My carry ammo is Hornady Critical Duty 135gr +P and I've recovered some shots with incredible penetration/expansion as results. Looking forward to the next video 😁👍🏽

Well, guess I gotta' watch this before I go to sleep. HYPE.

I remember years ago your ‘first person shooter’ videos with your Eotech 512 back in I believe 2016-ish. Those videos encouraged me to buy a 512, and I have it to this day & shoot with it quite often. Great job, great content, thanks! - Jason/Freedom Fighter/Unjabbed & Fiercely Defiant/Vermont, USA 👊🏻👊🏾👊🏽👊🏼👊🏿

I often re-watch your older posts, among the absolute bests. Hope all is l with you and yours. By the way, I have moved my 9mm and 40 S&W to HST heavy for caliber but wish I could buy a quality tested HST in 39 Special. I now trust some getting long in the tooth Corbon 115 gr +p+ that is likely at the edge of loading limits, it is no longer made and is bends steel like a magnum. Not for an alloy frame, I favor my S&W J frame 640 Gen 1 that is marked as OK for +P+ - but even though MagnaPorted with the best of grips, it is a hand shaker. Thanks again, great post. Bob in Nevada

Your ordered presentation and consistent presentation make you the BEST ammo reviewer on the internet, thank you so much.

Thanks for all the trouble you're going to get accurate tests. The XTP seems absolutely fine, I wish you had shot one without denim to see the difference.

Haven’t clicked on a video so fast in months. “The champ is here!”

An Excellent Review of this fine bullet. And - a cool photo of your Great Great Grandfather ! Awesome !

You always put out High Quality Videos with indepth Reviews. I have always researched your Videos when deciding on new Ammo. Keep up the good work.

Sure happy to see you are still making videos. XTP is consistent and you proved that. Excellent video , and i look forward to more of them.

Great to see you again, and never stop uploading! One thing I miss since Hornady started pushing their "Critical" line was the older TAP-FPD XTP's loaded in nickel cases with low flash propellant. Got some in 9, haven't been able to find any in 40. I did once at a gun show, but the guy wanted waaaay too much for them so I passed.

Excellent results IMO. Appreciate the time, energy, resources & honesty. Good to see you again. Thank you.

Prior to the Covid Pandemic, this ammunition was not carrying a premium price. While not as inexpensive as Winchester White Box, American Eagle, Remington UMC and the like, it was available at attractive prices. Lots of friends stocked up on this loading, due to the proven XTP bullet and the reputation of Hornady. I am glad to see that this cartridge did perform with respect to velocity, expansion although moderate and penetration. The pass throughs are concerning in a defense type ammunition, but it’s a fine line and formulation to achieve optimum penetration without over penetration. If quantities could be purchased, even at the new “normal” prices, I for one wouldn’t pass this ammunition up. Thank you so much for testing. As always, I so look forward to each segment you present and use your prior tests as reference material. Bravo sir!

I’m glad you’re making some content, your videos are great!

Love your ammo review videos. Thank you for still making them when you’re available to do so.

Yes, quality content has been bestowed upon us.

So GLAD to see you back!!!😎

Your great great grandfather would be gigachad in 2021. You got excellent genes bruh. God bless you and yours. 🙏🏻🇺🇸

I love hst rounds but these xtp's are about the best you can get for whitetail. Great penetration. Sometimes people forget how important that is

XTP's might be the best choice for a PCC, where most defense bullets are likely to over-expand due to increased velocity.

I've missed your videos so much. Thanks, man.

Welcome back, & THANKS for your Testing & Trusted input :)) Blessings!🙏. . .

Nice to see you back again. You where always one of my favorites.

XTPs are my current edc ammo. They do great in every test I've saw.

Great video glad to see you back!!! Keep them coming!!!

I don't own a 9mm, but I do have a 10mm and I use the Underwood xtp. From what I've seen, the 180gr xtp holds together better than the gold dots at higher velocities.

Lumberg finally makes it to an ammo review! If you could go ahead and make more ammo reviews, that'd be great.

Great review. I'm always glad to see new content from TNoutdoors9. Also glad to see you are well. I like Hornady and it is consistent and available. Critical Duty plus P, any HST, Gold Dot, Talons are among my Favs.

This is a very intelligent, straight forward review with all the facts and knowledge the average shooters need to see for EDC ammo. Straight and to the point. Thank you also for the market hints! Great video.

nice to see a video come out, ill be waiting for the next one to come out in 3+ months.

It's just nice to have you back.. glad all is well my friend. You were, and still toy go to guy for ballistics..

I have been watching your content since at least 2010-2012 and every time you upload recently it is such a pleasant surprise. I hope you're doing well and I look forward to your next video!

Thank you so much for returning to make videos. Your videos have always educated me on ballistics.

Always excellent content. Thank you very much for putting in the time, effort, resources and explanation to dumb it down for me on the results you wanted as a test standard. Keep up the great work on testing defense ammunition for us.

This is the load I've been carrying for years. Very accurate out of a 3.25" barrel.

I still review your material for carry ammo. Thanks for all the hard and time-consuming work you've done!

LOVE watching your testing ! (Semi-Retired LEO) The XTP was also the go-to round for Hornady "TAP" (Tactical Application Police) ammo for years (90s to early 00s) before they made it available to the general public. I've never understood the fascination with the 4 layers of denim. Who wears 4 layers of Jean material ?...that's even way too much for a "Canadian Tuxedo !" The FBI testing material is much more telling of average cold weather apparels. Underwood or Hornady XTP is my go to ammo for 380 carry. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK !.....PLEASE !

Glad to see you back. Great video. As far as the ammo itself, if HST, Gold Dot, or even Golden Saber are available, I wouldn't touch this stuff. Never liked the XTP.

I really love that you chrono at different barrel lengths! I'd be interested if you did something like holding the bullet constant and gel-testing a shot with a 3" barrel, a 5" barrel, and a 16" carbine barrel. I've heard lore that a handgun bullet out of a carbine barrel is devastating, and lore that the extra velocity will cause an expanding bullet to separate and break up rather than expanding properly. So glad to have you back!

Thank you for posting another brilliant vid. I still use 135gr +P Hornady ammo in my G17 carry gun because of you. Bless you sir.

A blast from the past!

Nothing boring at all! You could test just about anything and I am tuning in!

Gnarly penetration. Great expansion and weight retention. So many people are picky about shot specs, block specs, etc when life isn’t to spec and evert situation is varied. Thank you for these videos.

TN, at this point I'd watch you review the bb's used to calibrate the gel. We miss you around here. Thank you!

Always happy to see you stop by with a new video. Thanks for making time for us!

One of my all time favorite channels! :-)

This is my favorite back up HP round for my 9mm got quite a few stacked up in storage.. My main go to round is 135 gr Critical Duty+P and my second is Federal HST 124 gr.... Fortunately I have more than 500 rounds of all 3 each.. After many many tests and practice its confirmed that these rounds all cycle perfectly in my Taurus G 3 fills size G2c and G3c subcompact... Btw good seeing you back this is by far the best ballistic news channel on the Tuber

Man glad your up and running, nobody’s better than you at testing.

This is why Tommy is “The Godfather” of ammo reviews. Another well executed ammo test validating an underrated defensive round. The xtp is well known for deep penetration and uniform expansion. Because this round does not expand as much as other defensive rounds it also does very well at standard velocities.

Always great to see your notification pop up! Thanks for more valuable insight!

As always, and most importantly, I am delighted to see your outstanding videos . . . and this was no exception. Now, regarding the XTP, I believe it is an excellent defensive round, even in comparison to several more recent and more “fashionable” options. Why? First becuase of its reliability (the most critical criteria), then due to its superb accuracy (certainly crucial), and third due to its penetration and weight retention (penetration is more essential than expansion). The fact is, people love to see great “mushrooming,” but expansion is the least important of the four standards for projectile efficacy. And, XTP’s actually expands, perhaps not to the degree of other top-tier bullets, but appreciably. To summarize, it meets the four performance benchmarks very well.

Thank you again SO MUCH for providing another great review with your reliable specificity, I DO appreciate it! I can see where having a mag filled completely with XTP rounds might be highly usable for LEO's in 'glass/winshield penetration' scenarios, or for a Car Carry sidearm for civilians in metro areas to counter Car Jackers (shooting through the window at the assailant), but my EDC ammo choice remains the 147gr Hornady HST +P (another great review you did ages ago): because of reliable penetration WITHOUT over penetration (no 'collateral damage' thank you); 9"-17" on average if I remember correctly (quite often these days my mind turns into a sieve without notice on some subject matter). I carry a CZ 85B, 4.75" barrel, all steel frame pistol and find it to be very reliable, though heavy (hey, the laws of physics cannot be obviated, so the heavy turns into recoil mitigation, which makes me happy) to carry. You look like you're healthy again (praise God for His blessings!) and I hope you're able to stay that way! I must congratulate you on the family photo historical opportunity: that really IS cool! Cheers from the Oil Patch in Central WY

I thought you had stopped making videos and (even though I'm still subscribed) have not received any notifications in a long time. Found you again today and I'm so glad to see you're still making videos. Love your content. Glad to see you doing well and still making content.

XTP doing what it was designed to do. I like the new block. Glad to see a new video from you.

Good to have you back creating videos again!

It's a great day when there is a tndoors9 video in your youtube cue. Thanks for proving all the rumors correct, of you been seen alive in the woods of Tennessee. Great presentation as always..

Ha, great. Wasn't expecting a new video!

Great to see new content. Now we need a series of collaborative videos with Paul Harrell and yourself!