Watch before You Buy: DRT Frangible 9mm Overview

Published on July 20, 2015
Duration: 2:10

This video reviews DRT Frangible 9mm ammunition, highlighting its concept of breaking apart on impact to minimize over-penetration, a key concern for home defense. Testing revealed mixed reliability, with a Walther T99 cycling without issue, but a shorter-barreled PBS experiencing failures to eject. Ballistic testing demonstrated the round's frangibility against a steel block and mock interior wall, though a small core fragment did penetrate. However, against an exterior wall simulation, the round passed through with minimal energy loss and did not appear to fragment. The conclusion suggests the round is not ideal for short-barreled handguns with heavy recoil springs but can reduce over-penetration if it strikes flesh first.

Quick Summary

DRT Frangible 9mm ammunition is designed to break apart on impact, reducing over-penetration risk, a key factor for home defense. Testing showed mixed reliability, with some handguns experiencing cycling issues. While it fragments against interior walls, a small core can still penetrate. Against exterior walls, it passed through with minimal energy loss and did not fragment.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to DRT Frangible 9mm
  2. 00:18Range Testing and Reliability
  3. 00:39PBS Pistol Cycling Issues
  4. 01:03Frangibility Test Setup
  5. 01:18Interior Wall Ballistics Results
  6. 01:36Theoretical Miss Test (Exterior Wall)
  7. 01:51Exterior Wall Ballistics Results
  8. 01:59Conclusion and Recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary benefit of DRT Frangible 9mm ammunition?

The main advantage of DRT Frangible 9mm ammunition is its design to break apart upon impact, significantly reducing the risk of over-penetration. This makes it a potentially safer option for home defense scenarios where unintended collateral damage is a major concern.

Did DRT Frangible 9mm ammunition perform reliably in all firearms?

No, reliability was mixed. While it cycled without issues in a Walther T99, a shorter-barreled PBS pistol experienced failures to eject, suggesting it may not be suitable for all handgun types, especially those with heavier recoil springs.

How did DRT Frangible 9mm ammunition perform against simulated walls?

Against a mock interior wall, the round fragmented effectively. However, a small core fragment still penetrated. When tested against a simulated exterior wall, the round passed through with minimal energy loss and did not fragment as expected.

Is DRT Frangible 9mm ammunition recommended for home defense?

It can reduce over-penetration risk if it strikes flesh first. However, its reliability issues in some firearms and its performance against simulated exterior walls suggest careful consideration and testing with your specific firearm are necessary for home defense.

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