DoubleTap Snakeshot Defense Ammo: One Round to Rule Them All?

Snake shot isn't just for revolvers anymore.

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DoubleTap Ammunition is flipping the script on traditional trail carry with their new Snake Shot Defense line—a purpose-built ammo series designed to work not only in your trusty revolver but also in your everyday semi-auto pistols. Whether you’re defending your property from venomous crawlers or two-legged threats, these hybrid loads do more than just scatter some pellets—they hit hard, punch deep, and do it all from your favorite 9mm, .45 ACP, or 10mm handgun.

The Snake Shot Problem—Solved

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Traditionally, if you wanted to carry snake shot, you were reaching for a revolver. That's been the standard for years because semi-autos just couldn’t reliably cycle with shot-shell-style loads—until now.

DoubleTap's Snake Shot Defense ammo solves that issue. It’s designed specifically to feed and fire reliably from semi-autos while delivering a devastating combination of hollow point expansion and dense pellet coverage.

Yes, one round. Two threats. Zero compromises.

The Payload: What’s Inside Counts

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So, what makes these loads so unique? Each round in the Snake Shot

Defense line features:

• A hollow point bullet up front, engineered to expand—even at lower velocities.
• A follow-up load of #9 shot, designed to hit soft targets with wide dispersion.

Let’s break it down by caliber:

• 9mm: 145 grains total payload
  • 100-grain hollow point
  • 100 pieces of #9 shot (45 grains)
• .45 ACP: 245 grains total payload
  • 185-grain hollow point
  • 120 pieces of #9 shot (60 grains)
• 10mm Auto: 205 grains total payload
  • 135-grain hollow point
  • 140 pieces of #9 shot (70 grains)

These aren't just any bullets, either. DoubleTap manufactures their projectiles in-house, optimizing them specifically for these hybrid loads.

Because of the added weight from the shot, the velocities are slightly reduced—so the hollow points are tuned with deeper cavities and precise skiving to ensure they still expand effectively on impact.

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How Does It Perform? Real-World Testing

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Let’s cut to the chase: this ammo isn't just for snakes. Sure, it’s a trail carry dream—capable of neutralizing a rattler or copperhead at close range—but it’s also a formidable self-defense round against human attackers.

In ballistic gel testing, the 10mm load penetrated 12+ inches, carried its shot payload forward, and created devastating wound channels. For defensive distances (think 3–10 feet), it performs with surgical violence.

And out in the field? Targets lit up with massive surface damage from both the hollow point and shot spread. It’s easy to imagine carrying this on the farm, hiking trail, or even in town when you want a little more versatility in your EDC.

Is Snake Shot Defense Ammo Right for You?

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If you’ve ever wished you could carry one mag that covers both defensive situations and trail threats, this is it. Some highlights:

• Feeds and cycles in semi-autos

• Effective against snakes, pests, and human threats

• Engineered bullets specifically for hybrid loads

• Deep gel penetration + shot dispersion

• Available in 9mm, .45 ACP, and 10mm

No more switching to a revolver just to carry snake shot. No more worrying if your ammo will cycle. DoubleTap has done the work to make this a true do-it-all round—from cottonmouths to creeps.

Whether you're a backwoods hiker, rancher, or just want the peace of mind that comes with one load that covers all your bases, the Snake Shot Defense line from DoubleTap is a smart—and deadly—choice.

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