Vaporize 'Em!...Grizzly .357 Sig Vaporizer Self-Defense AMMO Ballistic Gel Test & Review!

Published on June 8, 2025
Duration: 12:10

This video reviews Grizzly Ammunition's .357 Sig 90-grain JHP Vaporizer rounds through ballistic gel tests. The instructor, an experienced firearms enthusiast, found the ammunition achieved high velocities but exhibited significant fragmentation and inconsistent penetration, particularly from shorter barrels. While effective at dumping energy, the lack of deep penetration was a concern for defensive use.

Quick Summary

The Grizzly .357 Sig 90gr JHP Vaporizer ammunition achieved high velocities, averaging 1755 fps from a 3.5-inch barrel and 1831 fps from a 4.5-inch barrel. While it demonstrated significant fragmentation, penetration was inconsistent, with the 4.5-inch barrel yielding only 6.5 inches compared to 10 inches from the 3.5-inch barrel.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:56Grizzly .357 Sig Vaporizer Ammo Details
  3. 01:59Test Barrel Lengths: G33 & G31
  4. 02:31Velocity Test: 3.5-inch Barrel
  5. 03:363.5-inch Barrel Velocity Results
  6. 04:12Velocity Test: 4.5-inch Barrel
  7. 04:424.5-inch Barrel Velocity Results
  8. 05:27Ballistic Gel Test: Short Barrel
  9. 06:04Ballistic Gel Test: Long Barrel
  10. 06:33Gel Test Results Comparison
  11. 07:58Penetration Depths
  12. 08:28Close-up Fragmentation View
  13. 08:59Projectile Recovery & Weight
  14. 10:37Final Review & Verdict
  15. 11:05Instructor's Personal Opinion
  16. 11:31Viewer Engagement & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the key findings of the Grizzly .357 Sig Vaporizer ballistic gel test?

The Grizzly .357 Sig 90gr JHP Vaporizer ammo achieved high velocities (averaging 1755 fps from 3.5" and 1831 fps from 4.5" barrels) but showed significant fragmentation and inconsistent penetration, with the longer barrel yielding less penetration (6.5") than the shorter one (10").

How did the barrel length affect the performance of the Grizzly .357 Sig Vaporizer ammunition?

The 4.5-inch barrel produced higher average velocity but resulted in more extreme fragmentation and less penetration (6.5 inches) compared to the 3.5-inch barrel, which achieved 10 inches of penetration. The longer barrel also led to a lighter recovered projectile weight.

What is the primary concern with the Grizzly .357 Sig Vaporizer ammunition based on the test?

The primary concern is the inconsistent and shallow penetration, especially from the longer barrel, despite impressive fragmentation. This lack of deep tissue penetration may be a drawback for self-defense applications where reaching vital organs is crucial.

What was the recovered projectile weight for the Grizzly .357 Sig Vaporizer rounds?

From the 3.5-inch barrel, the recovered projectile weighed 76.6 grains. From the 4.5-inch barrel, the recovered projectile was significantly more fragmented, weighing only 32.6 grains.

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