SIG's Bonded V-Crown Ammo On Target Through Windshields| Guns & Gear S10

Published on October 16, 2018
Duration: 2:44

This video demonstrates the performance of SIG Sauer's bonded V-Crown ammunition, specifically its ability to maintain integrity when fired through automotive glass. Experts from SIG Sauer explain the bonding process, its importance for preventing core-jacket separation, and showcase testing against FBI standards, including simulated windshields and clothing barriers. The results highlight the bullet's capacity for deep penetration and weight retention even after impacting tough tactical barriers.

Quick Summary

SIG Sauer's V-Crown bonded ammunition is engineered to maintain core-jacket integrity when fired through tough barriers like automotive glass. This bonding process prevents separation, ensuring maximum weight retention and deep penetration, which is critical for law enforcement applications where barriers are common.

Chapters

  1. 00:08Introduction to Bonded Ammunition
  2. 00:20Glass Penetration Challenges & Bonding Process
  3. 00:54SIG Sauer Testing Standards
  4. 01:16FBI Windshield Test Setup
  5. 01:39Clothing Barrier Preparation
  6. 01:53Live Fire Through Glass Demonstration
  7. 02:14Bonded Bullet Performance Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is bonded ammunition important for law enforcement shooting through glass?

Bonded ammunition is critical for law enforcement when firing through barriers like glass because the bonding process prevents the bullet's core from separating from its jacket. This ensures the bullet maintains its structural integrity for deeper penetration and more reliable terminal ballistics.

How does SIG Sauer's V-Crown bonded ammunition perform against tactical barriers?

SIG Sauer's V-Crown bonded ammunition is designed for maximum expansion and core-jacket retention. Testing shows it maintains its integrity and weight after impacting tough barriers like automotive glass, which can absorb significant kinetic energy.

What are the FBI's standards for testing bullet performance through glass?

The FBI standard for windshield testing involves laminated automobile safety glass set at a 45-degree vertical angle and a 15-degree horizontal angle to simulate curvature. The test also often includes a clothing barrier to replicate real-world scenarios.

What is the typical energy loss when a bullet passes through automotive glass?

When a bullet impacts automotive glass, it can lose a significant amount of its kinetic energy, typically around 60-70%. This makes a bullet designed for barrier penetration, like bonded ammunition, essential.

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