Hot Stuff or Dumpster Fire?...NEW! CCI Blazer 10MM JHP Ballistic Gel AMMO Test & Review!

Published on March 8, 2025
Duration: 12:57

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test and review of the new CCI Blazer 10mm JHP ammunition. The instructor, with apparent expertise in firearms and ballistics, evaluates the ammunition's performance across two different barrel lengths (Glock 20 and Glock 29). While the ammunition demonstrated good expansion and penetration, comparable to .40 S&W, it fell short of the expected 'hot' 10mm performance, leading to a mixed assessment.

Quick Summary

The CCI Blazer 10mm JHP, advertised at 1175 FPS, averaged 1140 FPS from a 4.6-inch Glock 20 and 1083 FPS from a 3.8-inch Glock 29. Despite lower velocities, it showed good expansion (over 0.63 inches) and penetration (15.2-16.5 inches) in ballistic gel, performing more like a .40 S&W than a high-power 10mm.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Cold Weather Setup
  2. 00:48CCI Blazer 10mm JHP Ammunition Overview
  3. 01:07Cartridge and Projectile Appearance
  4. 01:46Small Primer 10mm Ammunition Note
  5. 01:52Test Platforms: Glock 29 & Glock 20
  6. 02:17Chronograph Setup & Testing Protocol
  7. 02:22Velocity Test: Glock 20 (4.6" Barrel)
  8. 03:57Velocity Test: Glock 29 (3.8" Barrel)
  9. 05:11Ballistic Gel Test: Blaze of Glory or Sad Story?
  10. 05:15Gel Test: Glock 29 (Shorty)
  11. 05:52Gel Test: Glock 20 (Full Size)
  12. 06:17Gel Test Results Analysis
  13. 06:51Glock 29 Gel Performance Breakdown
  14. 07:18Glock 20 Gel Performance Breakdown
  15. 07:44Penetration Measurements: G29 vs G20
  16. 08:04Close-up of Gel Impact Zones
  17. 08:45Projectile Recovery & Analysis
  18. 09:23Projectile Weight Loss Measurements
  19. 09:45Projectile Expansion Measurements
  20. 10:03Final Verdict: CCI Blazer 10mm JHP Performance
  21. 10:27Comparison to True 10mm Power (Buffalo Bore)
  22. 10:51Blazer JHP in Other Calibers (40, 45, 9mm)
  23. 11:17Concluding Thoughts & Channel Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the advertised and tested velocities for CCI Blazer 10mm JHP?

The CCI Blazer 10mm JHP is advertised at 1175 FPS from a 5-inch barrel. In testing, it averaged 1140 FPS from a 4.6-inch Glock 20 barrel and 1083 FPS from a 3.8-inch Glock 29 barrel.

How did the CCI Blazer 10mm JHP perform in ballistic gel tests?

The CCI Blazer 10mm JHP demonstrated good expansion and penetration, reaching 15.2 inches (Glock 29) and 16.5 inches (Glock 20) in ballistic gel. Expansion was significant, with projectiles widening to over 0.63 inches.

Does CCI Blazer 10mm JHP offer true 10mm power?

According to the reviewer, the CCI Blazer 10mm JHP performs comparably to a strong .40 S&W round rather than a high-performance 10mm. It lacks the 'hot, spicy' velocity and energy expected from top-tier 10mm loads like Buffalo Bore.

What are the key characteristics of the CCI Blazer 10mm JHP projectile?

The CCI Blazer 10mm JHP uses a 180-grain projectile with a basic construction. It exhibits good expansion in ballistic gel and uses small primers, which is an uncommon feature for 10mm ammunition.

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