The King Is Dead? 9mm Sig Sauer 365 115gr V-Crown Gel Test

Published on February 22, 2019
Duration: 9:15

This video provides an expert-level analysis of the 9mm Sig Sauer 365 115gr V-Crown ammunition, featuring detailed ballistic gel testing. The instructor, Andrew from ARFCOM News, highlights the ammunition's performance in both bare gel and heavy clothing scenarios, noting its consistent failure to expand reliably through barriers. The review emphasizes the importance of real-world testing beyond manufacturer claims, particularly for self-defense applications.

Quick Summary

The 9mm Sig Sauer 365 115gr V-Crown ammunition showed good performance in bare ballistic gel, penetrating 15.1-15.6 inches with 115.1gr retained weight and 0.605" expansion. However, it failed to expand reliably through heavy clothing, penetrating 20-24.2 inches, leading the instructor to not recommend it for self-defense.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Ammunition Overview
  2. 00:27Ammunition Characteristics and Predictions
  3. 01:08Range Test Setup
  4. 01:14Bare Gel Test Firing
  5. 01:25High-Speed Camera Bare Gel
  6. 01:40Bare Gel Results Analysis
  7. 02:50Heavy Clothing Test Plan
  8. 03:13Heavy Clothing Test Firing
  9. 03:22High-Speed Camera Heavy Clothing
  10. 03:38Heavy Clothing Results Analysis
  11. 06:52Clothing Simulation Explained
  12. 07:22Summary of Performance and Recommendation
  13. 08:37Call to Action and Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the 9mm Sig Sauer 365 115gr V-Crown perform in bare ballistic gel?

In bare ballistic gel, the 9mm Sig Sauer 365 115gr V-Crown ammunition penetrated between 15.1 and 15.6 inches, retained 115.1 grains of its weight, and achieved a maximum expansion of 0.605 inches, indicating good performance in this test medium.

What were the results of the 9mm Sig Sauer 365 115gr V-Crown test through heavy clothing?

When tested through four layers of denim simulating heavy clothing, the 9mm Sig Sauer 365 115gr V-Crown ammunition failed to expand reliably. Penetration ranged from 20.0 to 24.2 inches, exceeding the FBI's recommended maximum, with minimal bullet deformation observed.

What velocities were recorded for the 9mm Sig Sauer 365 115gr V-Crown during the test?

The 9mm Sig Sauer 365 115gr V-Crown ammunition was clocked at velocities ranging from 1068 to 1096 feet per second, with an average of 1083 fps and a standard deviation of 11.92 fps during the ballistic gel testing.

Is the 9mm Sig Sauer 365 115gr V-Crown recommended for concealed carry or self-defense based on this test?

Based on its failure to expand reliably through heavy clothing, the instructor does not recommend the 9mm Sig Sauer 365 115gr V-Crown for concealed carry or self-defense, suggesting other loads offer more consistent performance in critical situations.

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