G2 Research Telos 9mm 92gr +P Ballistic Gel Test & Review

Published on June 2, 2022
Duration: 6:35

This video reviews the G2 Research Telos 9mm 92gr +P ammunition, focusing on its performance in ballistic gelatin. The test utilizes a 3-inch barrel pistol, simulating a compact firearm scenario. The ammunition is designed to fragment into larger pieces, and the test results show significant fragmentation with shallow penetration, indicating its intended use for rapid energy transfer at close range.

Quick Summary

The G2 Research Telos 9mm 92gr +P ammunition is a fragmenting round designed for rapid energy transfer. Tested in ballistic gelatin with a 3-inch barrel pistol, it fragmented into larger pieces, achieving shallow penetration (9-11 inches) and creating a temporary cavity of approximately 2 inches.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to G2 Research Telos
  2. 00:08Telos vs. RIP Round Design
  3. 00:24Testing Setup and Gelatin
  4. 00:45Chronograph and Velocity Readings
  5. 01:04Gel Calibration and Clothing Layers
  6. 01:14First Shot Through T-Shirt
  7. 01:41Post-T-Shirt Fragmentation Analysis
  8. 02:50Shot Through Denim Layers
  9. 03:14Side View of Cavity
  10. 04:07Total Penetration Measurement
  11. 04:20Fragment Recovery and Analysis
  12. 04:38Explosive Expansion Observation
  13. 04:51Shallow Penetration Discussion
  14. 05:26Retained Weight Measurement
  15. 06:03Conclusion and Next Video Preview

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G2 Research Telos 9mm ammunition designed to do?

The G2 Research Telos 9mm ammunition is designed as a fragmenting round. Unlike some other designs, it's intended to break into larger pieces upon impact, prioritizing rapid energy transfer and significant wound channels over deep penetration.

How did the G2 Research Telos 9mm perform in ballistic gel testing?

In ballistic gel tests using a 3-inch barrel pistol, the G2 Research Telos 9mm 92gr +P ammunition showed significant fragmentation into larger pieces. It achieved shallow penetration, around 9-11 inches through clothing layers, creating a temporary cavity of approximately 2 inches.

What are the typical penetration depths expected from G2 Research Telos ammunition?

The G2 Research Telos ammunition is designed for explosive expansion and fragmentation, resulting in shallow penetration. This makes it suitable for close-range engagements where rapid energy transfer is prioritized over deep penetration through multiple barriers.

What is the difference between G2 Research Telos and G2 Research RIP ammunition?

While both are fragmenting rounds from G2 Research, the Telos is designed to break into larger fragments compared to the smaller, numerous fragments produced by the RIP round. This difference impacts the wound channel and overall terminal ballistics.

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