NRA Gun Gear of the Week: SIG Sauer Handgun Ammunition

Published on October 8, 2016
Duration: 3:29

This video reviews SIG Sauer's handgun ammunition, focusing on their V-Crown personal defense rounds and Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) training rounds. The presenter highlights SIG's goal of matching recoil sensation, flash, and point of impact between different ammunition types for seamless transition. Testing was conducted using a SIG P320 and a Ruger American Compact, comparing 147-grain V-Crown with 150-grain FMJ. While not perfectly scientific, the results showed a close point of impact and similar recoil impulse, with slight variations noted.

Quick Summary

SIG Sauer's handgun ammunition, including V-Crown personal defense and FMJ training rounds, is designed for consistent recoil, flash, and point of impact. This allows shooters to transition between ammo types seamlessly. Testing on a SIG P320 and Ruger American Compact showed close point of impact and similar recoil impulse between 147-grain V-Crown and 150-grain FMJ.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to SIG Sauer Ammunition
  2. 00:13NRA Publications Range Visit
  3. 00:20Interview with Bud Fenny
  4. 00:24V-Crown Personal Defense Loads
  5. 00:26Full Metal Jacket Training Rounds
  6. 00:30Design Goals: Recoil, Flash, Point of Impact
  7. 00:51V-Crown Bullet Design: Consistent Expansion
  8. 01:13Ammunition Offerings and Future Expansion
  9. 01:28Testing SIG's Claims at NRA Range
  10. 01:35Firearms Used: SIG P320 and Ruger American Compact
  11. 01:40Magazine Loading Strategy (FMJ Top, V-Crown Bottom)
  12. 01:45Testing Objectives: Point of Impact and Recoil
  13. 02:26Test Results Analysis
  14. 02:30Close Match Between V-Crown and FMJ
  15. 02:35Weight Differences: 147gr V-Crown vs. 150gr FMJ
  16. 02:38Felt Recoil Observations
  17. 02:51Group Analysis: P320 and Ruger American
  18. 03:01Impact of Bullet Weight on Results
  19. 03:10Conclusion: Self-Defense Distances
  20. 03:13Final Recommendations
  21. 03:18Where to Find More Information

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main goal of SIG Sauer's handgun ammunition design?

SIG Sauer's primary goal when developing their handgun ammunition was to ensure that shooters experience the same recoil sensation, flash, and point of impact whether using their V-Crown personal defense rounds or FMJ training rounds. This consistency allows for seamless transitions between ammunition types without needing to adjust aim or technique.

How does SIG Sauer's V-Crown bullet ensure consistent expansion?

The V-Crown bullet is designed with a center cut. This feature is intended to improve its performance when passing through various materials, such as hardboard, wood, or cloth, thereby ensuring consistent expansion at all usable self-defense ranges.

What firearms were used to test SIG Sauer's ammunition?

The testing of SIG Sauer's V-Crown and FMJ ammunition was conducted using two firearms: a SIG P320 and a Ruger American Compact. The magazines were loaded with three rounds of FMJ on top and three rounds of V-Crown below to observe point of impact and recoil.

Were there significant differences in point of impact between SIG V-Crown and FMJ ammunition?

During the test, the point of impact between SIG Sauer's 147-grain V-Crown and 150-grain FMJ ammunition was found to be very close. While not perfectly identical, the groups were generally tight, indicating good consistency for practical shooting scenarios.

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