T-Series LAST STAND!...Winchester Ranger T-Series 9MM 124 Grain +P AMMO!

Published on May 14, 2023
Duration: 13:36

This video details a ballistic gel test of Winchester Ranger T-Series 9mm 124 Grain +P ammunition, conducted by a firearms instructor. The test evaluates the ammunition's performance through a simulated clothing barrier and into ballistic gel using a Glock 17 and a Canik MC9. The results indicate significant failures in expansion and penetration, particularly after encountering the clothing barrier, leading to a 'do not buy' recommendation for this specific ammunition in this context.

Quick Summary

Winchester Ranger T-Series 9mm 124 Grain +P ammunition demonstrated poor performance in ballistic gel tests when a simulated clothing barrier was introduced. Despite achieving advertised velocities, the projectiles failed to expand, showed minimal disruption, and exhibited excessive penetration, leading the instructor to label it a 'do not buy' for self-defense applications.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Test Setup
  2. 00:45Ammunition: Winchester Ranger T-Series 9mm 124gr +P
  3. 01:13Past T-Series Performance Issues
  4. 02:13Firearms Used: Glock 17 & Canik MC9
  5. 03:01Chronograph Results: Canik MC9 (3.1" Barrel)
  6. 04:05Chronograph Results: Glock 17 (4.5" Barrel)
  7. 05:21Ballistic Gel Test: Glock 17 Shot
  8. 06:23Ballistic Gel Test: Canik MC9 Shot
  9. 07:03Glock 17 Gel Test Analysis: Failure
  10. 07:57Canik MC9 Gel Test Analysis: Failure
  11. 10:01Recovered Projectile Analysis
  12. 11:28Conclusion: T-Series Last Stand?
  13. 12:09Final Verdict: Do Not Buy

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Winchester Ranger T-Series 9mm 124 Grain +P perform in ballistic gel tests with a clothing barrier?

The Winchester Ranger T-Series 9mm 124 Grain +P ammunition failed to expand after passing through a simulated clothing barrier. Projectiles tumbled or traveled straight, showing minimal disruption and significant penetration, leading to a 'do not buy' recommendation from the instructor.

What were the chronograph results for Winchester Ranger T-Series 9mm 124 Grain +P?

The ammunition achieved velocities close to its advertised 1180 fps. Out of a 3.1-inch barrel, the average velocity was 1171 fps, and out of a 4.5-inch barrel, it averaged 1241 fps, indicating good velocity consistency.

Did the Winchester Ranger T-Series 9mm 124 Grain +P expand after hitting ballistic gel?

No, the recovered projectiles showed no significant expansion. One projectile from a Glock 17 was found backwards in the gel with no expansion, and the projectile from the Canik MC9 also failed to expand, exiting the second gel block.

Why is the Winchester Ranger T-Series 9mm 124 Grain +P considered a failure in this test?

Despite good velocity, the ammunition failed to expand and perform adequately after encountering a clothing barrier. The projectiles showed poor terminal ballistics, with one tumbling and the other penetrating excessively without expansion, making it unreliable for self-defense.

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