You Want Expansion With Your Expansion? Sig V-Crown .40 S&W Ballistic Gel Test. Glock 22 & 27!

Published on June 25, 2022
Duration: 10:30

This video details a ballistic gel test of Sig V-Crown .40 S&W 165-grain ammunition fired from Glock 22 and Glock 27 pistols. The instructor, with extensive experience testing V-Crowns, highlights impressive expansion and adequate penetration, noting that clothing barriers would increase penetration. The test provides valuable data for those prioritizing expansion in defensive handgun rounds.

Quick Summary

Sig V-Crown .40 S&W 165gr ammunition exhibited excellent expansion, reaching up to 0.734 inches from a Glock 22, and adequate penetration of 12.5 inches. Fired from a Glock 27, it achieved 0.680 inches of expansion and 13.75 inches of penetration, with average velocities of 1015 fps and 953 fps respectively. The instructor rates it highly for self-defense.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:29Ammunition: Sig V-Crown .40 S&W 165 Grain
  3. 00:58Firearms: Glock 22 & Glock 27
  4. 01:25Glock 27 Velocity Test
  5. 02:09Glock 22 Velocity Test
  6. 02:58Ballistic Gel Test: Glock 27 Shot
  7. 03:46Ballistic Gel Test: Glock 22 Shot
  8. 04:08Gel Test Results: Wound Channels
  9. 05:16Penetration Measurements
  10. 06:29Projectile Examination
  11. 07:37Expansion Measurements
  12. 08:01Conclusion & Performance Summary
  13. 09:17Viewer Engagement & Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the average velocities for the Sig V-Crown .40 S&W 165gr ammunition fired from the Glock 22 and Glock 27?

The Glock 22, featuring a 4.5-inch barrel, achieved an average velocity of 1015 feet per second. The Glock 27, with its shorter 3.5-inch barrel, averaged 953 feet per second during the ballistic gel test.

How did the Sig V-Crown .40 S&W 165gr ammunition perform in terms of expansion and penetration?

The ammunition demonstrated excellent expansion, reaching approximately 0.734 inches from the Glock 22 and 0.680 inches from the Glock 27. Penetration depths were measured at 12.5 inches (Glock 22) and 13.75 inches (Glock 27), considered adequate for self-defense.

Does the barrel length of a Glock pistol significantly affect the performance of Sig V-Crown .40 S&W 165gr ammunition?

Yes, barrel length has a noticeable impact. The Glock 22 (4.5-inch barrel) achieved higher velocities (1015 fps) and slightly greater expansion compared to the Glock 27 (3.5-inch barrel, 953 fps), though both performed well.

What is the instructor's overall assessment of Sig V-Crown .40 S&W 165gr ammunition for self-defense?

The instructor considers the Sig V-Crown .40 S&W 165gr ammunition to be a top-tier defensive round, praising its consistent and impressive expansion and adequate penetration. He ranks it among his top five defensive choices.

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