SIG P320 XTEN Vs. SIG P320 M17 (Part 2) - 10mm Vs. 9mm Review with Navy SEAL "Coch"

Published on August 19, 2022
Duration: 12:52

This video compares the terminal ballistics of the SIG P320 XTen in 10mm and the SIG P320 M17 in 9mm using a simulated meat target. "Coach" from Tactical Hyve, with assistance from "Ryan," demonstrates how both calibers perform on ribs, watermelon lung tissue, and simulated clothing, with a drywall wall and ballistic panel behind. The 10mm showed more significant tissue destruction and rib shattering, while the 9mm demonstrated excellent energy dumping with less penetration. Both calibers performed well within the target, with neither significantly penetrating the drywall.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic test comparing SIG P320 XTen (10mm) and P320 M17 (9mm), both calibers demonstrated excellent energy dumping. The 10mm Sig V-Crown 200gr shattered ribs and created large tissue voids, while the 9mm Speer Gold Dot 115gr showed impressive mushrooming and controlled penetration, with neither significantly penetrating a drywall barrier.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Meat Target Setup
  2. 00:47Purpose: Testing Terminal Ballistics Difference
  3. 01:13Meat Target Construction Explained
  4. 02:24Detailed Meat Target & Wall Setup
  5. 03:059mm Test Setup: Speer Gold Dot
  6. 03:53Firing 9mm Rounds
  7. 04:159mm Results: Entry, Penetration, Bullet Recovery
  8. 05:11Dissecting 9mm Target: Wound Track & Rib Impact
  9. 07:3610mm Test Setup: Sig V-Crown Elite
  10. 08:04Firing 10mm Rounds
  11. 08:1410mm Results: Entry & Tissue Destruction
  12. 08:39Dissecting 10mm Target: Rib Shattering & Void
  13. 09:2410mm Bullet Recovery & Drywall Impact
  14. 10:1610mm Front Wound Track Analysis
  15. 10:59Conclusions: 9mm vs 10mm Performance
  16. 11:42Key Differences Observed: 9mm vs 10mm
  17. 12:15Over-penetration Discussion & Ideal Ballistics
  18. 12:39Call to Action & Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the 9mm Speer Gold Dot perform in the ballistic test?

The 9mm Speer Gold Dot 115gr ammunition performed as designed, dumping most of its energy into the target. It showed excellent mushrooming, caused significant tissue damage, and did not penetrate the drywall barrier, indicating controlled expansion and energy transfer.

What were the results of the 10mm Sig V-Crown test?

The 10mm Sig V-Crown 200gr ammunition demonstrated a more devastating effect, shattering ribs and creating a large void in the lung tissue. Despite its power, it also managed its energy well, not significantly penetrating the drywall, which impressed the testers.

What is the main difference observed between 10mm and 9mm in this test?

The primary difference was the intensity of tissue destruction. The 10mm obliterated ribs and created a larger void in the lung tissue, indicating more raw power applied. The 9mm also performed well, but with less dramatic structural damage, though still effective.

What is the significance of the drywall barrier in the ballistic test?

The drywall barrier was used to simulate a common household wall to test for over-penetration. The fact that neither the 9mm nor the 10mm significantly penetrated the drywall after passing through the meat target suggests good energy management and controlled penetration for both calibers.

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