Exp.tests: 9mm 127gr +p+ Ranger SXT (RA9SXTP)

Carbon_15 · January 15, 2002, 10:59 PM

Fired into calibrated 10% Ballistic geletin from 15 yards. Test gun was a stock Walther P99.
15 rounds fired, all expanded. Penetration varied from 13-15 inches. velocity was 1250FPS with 440 Ft/lbs at the muzzle with a variance of +/-5 FPS. Recoil was stout and sharp from the light, polymer framed auto, but controlable. Muzzle flip was nominal but they had the slight palm sting usualy associated with magnum revolvers. It wasnt painfull or distracting, just felt like claping your hands kinda hard, but much more that I have ever felt from a 9mm. I think the slim backstrap of the P99 may have contributed to the sting a bit. The recoil was very similar to a medium frame 6in barrel .357 revolver. not an excesive amount of muzzle rise, but the sensation of a quick slap to the palm of your hand. Those 15 Rangers caused more actual discomfort than 50 full power Cor-bon 10mm rounds from a Glock 20, due to very different recoil charctaristics and the 9mm's slim backstrap.
The performace was far above my expectations. The large blocks of gel were, for lack of a better discription, torn to he11. The Stretch cavity started about 1 1/2 inches into the geletin and messured on average about 9 inches long by 7 inches tall/wide. Expanded Diameter averaged 2 centimeters. there was no jacket seperation and no visable fragmentation. the average recovered weigh was 122-127grains. To my suprise, the bullets stayed faceing the right direction. they didnt turn on the side for the last few inches like the civilian black talons.

I was impressed. keep in mind, this is all comeing from a long time non-fan of the 9mm. This is one 9mm round that I will feel comfortable carrying for defence when Its to hot to carry my Glock 10mm.

Carbon_15 · January 15, 2002, 11:20 PM

another view

tlhelmer · January 16, 2002, 03:18 PM

That is what I carry in my G-19!

JJCook · January 16, 2002, 03:57 PM

Great report! What else you got in 9mm?

Semper Fi-
JJC

HKguy9 · January 18, 2002, 11:42 PM

How much is that stuff per box?

sgoeing · January 19, 2002, 12:17 AM

Botach tactical advertises it for 15 bucks per 50. I haven't orderd any or know anyone who has.
Michael

HKguy9 · January 19, 2002, 01:07 AM

I hear horror stories of Botach botching ppl's orders...while I haven't dealt with them and can't say, I'm going to call and see if I can drive and pick them up as I live in Orange County.

Incursion · January 19, 2002, 01:14 AM

This is my current round of choice as well.

January 16, 2002, 03:18 PM	#3
tlhelmer Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 628	Nice Job! That is what I carry in my G-19!

January 18, 2002, 11:42 PM	#5
HKguy9 Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2001 Posts: 2,132	How much is that stuff per box? __________________ P7M8, VP9

January 19, 2002, 01:07 AM	#7
HKguy9 Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2001 Posts: 2,132	I hear horror stories of Botach botching ppl's orders...while I haven't dealt with them and can't say, I'm going to call and see if I can drive and pick them up as I live in Orange County. __________________ P7M8, VP9

January 16, 2002, 03:57 PM	#4
JJCook Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 206	Great report! What else you got in 9mm? Semper Fi- JJC

January 19, 2002, 12:17 AM	#6
sgoeing Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2000 Posts: 136	Botach tactical advertises it for 15 bucks per 50. I haven't orderd any or know anyone who has. Michael

January 19, 2002, 01:14 AM	#8
Incursion Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2000 Location: TX Posts: 803	This is my current round of choice as well.