The Bear Necessities!...10MM Grizzly Kodiak Self-Defense AMMO Ballistic Gel Test & Review!

Published on June 21, 2025
Duration: 14:13

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test and review of Grizzly Ammunition's 180-grain 10mm Kodiak round. The instructor, an experienced firearms enthusiast, tests the ammunition through two different Glock pistols (G20 with a 4.5-inch barrel and G29 with a 3.8-inch barrel) to measure velocity and terminal performance. The results indicate exceptional performance, with high velocities and significant expansion and fragmentation in ballistic gel, positioning it as a top-tier self-defense option.

Quick Summary

The Grizzly Ammunition 180-grain 10mm Kodiak round delivers exceptional performance, averaging 1330 FPS from a 4.5-inch Glock 20 and 1256 FPS from a 3.8-inch Glock 29. In ballistic gel, it achieved significant expansion and fragmentation, with penetration up to 22.25 inches, making it a top-tier self-defense option.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key performance metrics for Grizzly Ammunition's 180-grain 10mm Kodiak round?

The Grizzly 180-grain 10mm Kodiak round demonstrated impressive performance. From a 4.5-inch Glock 20, it averaged 1330 FPS. From a 3.8-inch Glock 29, it averaged 1256 FPS. In ballistic gel, it showed significant expansion and fragmentation, with penetration up to 22.25 inches from the Glock 20 and 16 inches from the Glock 29.

How does the Grizzly 10mm Kodiak 180gr compare to Buffalo Bore 10mm 180gr?

The Grizzly 10mm Kodiak 180gr generally outperformed Buffalo Bore 180gr loads in this test, achieving higher average velocities from both the Glock 20 and Glock 29. Terminal performance in ballistic gel was comparable or superior, with excellent expansion and fragmentation.

What was the penetration depth of the Grizzly 10mm Kodiak 180gr in ballistic gel?

Penetration varied by barrel length. From a 4.5-inch Glock 20, one projectile reached 22.25 inches (exiting the block), while another stopped at 19.5 inches. From a 3.8-inch Glock 29, the projectile consistently penetrated to 16 inches.

What was the retained weight and expanded diameter of the Grizzly 10mm Kodiak 180gr projectiles?

From the Glock 29 test, the projectile retained 177.2 grains of its original weight and expanded to a diameter of .729 inches. The projectile fired from the Glock 20 retained 137.6 grains, indicating more material loss but still significant expansion.

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