Are You SAFE With Safeguard?...Norma Safeguard 9MM Self-Defense AMMO Ballistic Gel Test!

Published on August 2, 2024
Duration: 11:58

This review tests Norma Safeguard 124-grain 9mm ammunition using ballistic gel and two different firearms: a MC9 with a 3.1-inch barrel and a Glock 17 with a 4.5-inch barrel. Despite initial concerns about low advertised velocities and misleading packaging, the ammunition demonstrated surprisingly good expansion and penetration in gel tests, with excellent material retention.

Quick Summary

Norma Safeguard 124gr 9mm ammunition, despite misleading packaging and lower-than-advertised velocities (1033-1106 ft/s from short barrels), demonstrated impressive ballistic gel performance with adequate expansion (up to 0.507 inches), deep penetration (19.25-20.2 inches), and nearly 100% material retention, making it a viable self-defense option.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Test Setup
  2. 00:48Norma Safeguard 124gr 9mm Ammunition Details
  3. 01:31Packaging and Velocity Discrepancies
  4. 02:07Test Firearms: MC9 and Glock 17
  5. 02:31Velocity Testing: MC9 Results
  6. 04:00Velocity Testing: Glock 17 Results
  7. 05:27Ballistic Gel Test Begins
  8. 06:01Initial Gel Test Results: MC9
  9. 06:34Ballistic Gel Results: Glock 17 and Overall Surprise
  10. 06:55MC9 Gel Test Analysis: Expansion and Disruption
  11. 07:23Glock 17 Gel Test Analysis: Expansion and Penetration
  12. 07:39Penetration Measurements: MC9 vs. Glock 17
  13. 07:57Close-up View of Gel Test Wounds
  14. 08:35Projectile Examination: MC9 vs. Glock 17
  15. 09:13Projectile Weight and Size Measurements
  16. 09:54Conclusion: Norma Safeguard Performance
  17. 10:06Comparison to Other Ammunition Tested
  18. 10:18Critique of Packaging and Velocity Claims
  19. 10:40Final Thoughts and Summary
  20. 11:11Viewer Engagement and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the actual velocities of Norma Safeguard 124gr 9mm ammunition during the test?

During the test, Norma Safeguard 124gr 9mm ammunition produced an average velocity of 1033 ft/s from a 3.1-inch barrel (MC9) and 1106 ft/s from a 4.5-inch barrel (Glock 17). This was significantly lower than the advertised 1188 ft/s from a 6-inch barrel.

How did Norma Safeguard 124gr 9mm ammunition perform in ballistic gel tests?

The Norma Safeguard 124gr 9mm ammunition showed surprising performance, achieving adequate expansion (up to 0.507 inches) and deep penetration (19.25 to 20.2 inches) in ballistic gel, with nearly 100% material retention.

Is the packaging information for Norma Safeguard 124gr 9mm ammunition accurate?

The packaging information for Norma Safeguard 124gr 9mm ammunition is considered misleading. It advertises velocities from a 6-inch test barrel and claims optimization for sub-compacts, which is inconsistent with typical sub-compact barrel lengths and the velocities achieved in the test.

What is the recommended use for Norma Safeguard 124gr 9mm ammunition based on the test?

Based on the ballistic gel test, Norma Safeguard 124gr 9mm ammunition is recommended for self-defense due to its reliable expansion, deep penetration, and excellent material retention, despite its lower-than-advertised velocities from shorter barrels.

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