Allegiance PowerStrike 90gr with ballistics gel

Published on December 1, 2015
Duration: 2:51

This video tests the Allegiance PowerStrike 90gr ammunition, noting its advertised velocity of 1449 fps and 419 ft-lbs of energy. Testing in ballistics gel demonstrated the round's tendency to fragment as advertised, with some penetration into a simulated interior wall. Accuracy and reliability were assessed with a Walther P99 and a Walther PPS, with the latter showing unreliability.

Quick Summary

The Allegiance PowerStrike 90gr ammunition is advertised at 1449 fps and 419 ft-lbs of energy. While it fragments as advertised in ballistics gel, it demonstrated significant penetration through simulated interior walls. Reliability varied, proving acceptable in a Walther P99 but completely unreliable in a Walther PPs.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Allegiance PowerStrike 90gr
  2. 00:10Testing Parameters: Accuracy, Reliability, Over-penetration
  3. 00:14Accuracy Test: Walther P99
  4. 00:37Reliability Test: Walther PPs
  5. 01:31Over-penetration Test Setup
  6. 01:55Over-penetration Results
  7. 02:08What If I Miss Test: Exterior Wall
  8. 02:31Exterior Wall Penetration Results
  9. 02:38Conclusion and Recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the advertised specifications for Allegiance PowerStrike 90gr ammunition?

The Allegiance PowerStrike 90gr ammunition is advertised to travel at 1449 feet per second and produce 419 foot-pounds of energy. These figures are key performance indicators for ammunition.

How did Allegiance PowerStrike 90gr ammunition perform in ballistics gel tests?

In ballistics gel tests, the Allegiance PowerStrike 90gr ammunition fragmented as advertised. However, it also showed a tendency to penetrate through a simulated interior wall, raising concerns about collateral damage.

Was Allegiance PowerStrike 90gr ammunition reliable in different handguns?

The Allegiance PowerStrike 90gr ammunition showed acceptable groupings in a Walther P99. However, it proved to be completely unreliable in a shorter-barreled Walther PPs, highlighting the importance of testing ammunition in specific firearms.

What are the implications of Allegiance PowerStrike 90gr ammunition's penetration capabilities?

The penetration capabilities of Allegiance PowerStrike 90gr ammunition mean it can pass through interior walls, potentially posing a risk to unintended targets. This highlights the need to consider the environment and potential over-penetration when selecting ammunition.

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