Are They Actually Better? 9mm Sig M17 +P V-Crowns vs Standard, Ballistic Gel Test With the Sig P365!

Published on March 13, 2022
Duration: 10:54

This video conducts a ballistic gel test comparing Sig Sauer's 9mm 124-grain V-Crown ammunition in both standard pressure and M17 +P variants, using a Sig P365 pistol with a 3-inch barrel. The test reveals surprising results where the standard pressure rounds exhibited slightly higher average velocity and greater penetration than the advertised +P M17 rounds, despite comparable expansion. The presenter expresses disappointment that the M17 +P variant did not significantly outperform the standard version as marketed.

Quick Summary

A ballistic gel test comparing Sig Sauer's 9mm 124-grain V-Crown in standard pressure and M17 +P variants revealed that the standard pressure rounds achieved slightly higher average velocity (1063 fps vs 1053 fps) and greater penetration (16.5" vs 14.625") from a Sig P365. Expansion was comparable, with a marginal increase for the +P.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:35Ammunition Overview: V-Crown Standard vs. M17 +P
  3. 01:14Firearm Used: Sig P365
  4. 01:35Velocity Testing: Standard Pressure V-Crown
  5. 02:13Velocity Testing: M17 +P V-Crown
  6. 03:06Ballistic Gel Test Setup
  7. 03:31Standard Pressure V-Crown Gel Test
  8. 04:15M17 +P V-Crown Gel Test
  9. 04:33Gel Test Results Analysis
  10. 05:35Penetration Measurements
  11. 06:08Projectile Examination
  12. 06:52Expansion Measurements
  13. 07:43Conclusion and Disappointment with M17 +P
  14. 08:15Final Thoughts on M17 +P Performance
  15. 09:08V-Crown Ammunition Overall
  16. 10:04Call to Action and Support

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Sig M17 +P 9mm V-Crown perform compared to the standard pressure version in a ballistic gel test?

In a test using a Sig P365, the M17 +P 9mm V-Crown averaged 1053 fps and penetrated 14.625 inches, while the standard pressure version averaged 1063 fps and penetrated 16.5 inches. Expansion was comparable, with a slight edge to the +P.

What was the average velocity of the Sig Sauer 124-grain 9mm V-Crown rounds fired from a Sig P365?

The standard pressure 124-grain Sig V-Crown 9mm rounds averaged 1063 feet per second. The M17 +P variant averaged slightly less at 1053 feet per second in the same test setup.

Did the Sig M17 +P 9mm V-Crown offer significantly better penetration than the standard pressure version?

No, surprisingly the standard pressure 124-grain V-Crown 9mm rounds achieved greater penetration in ballistic gel (16.5 inches) compared to the M17 +P variant (14.625 inches) in this specific test.

What were the key findings regarding expansion between the Sig M17 +P and standard 9mm V-Crown rounds?

Both ammunition types showed excellent expansion. While the M17 +P had slightly larger average expanded diameters (14.1-14.8mm) compared to the standard (13.7-14.1mm), the difference was minimal and hard to discern without calipers.

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