![]() ![]() ![]() Accuracy relative to the other ammo choices tested was neither appreciably better or worse in all three phases.Īccuracy: No errors in accuracy attributable to the ammunition were noted. One “flyer” noted at 25yrds, and one slightly low hit on the rapid fire target – both likely attributable to user error. Recoil: Very manageable at all rates of fire, with no observed impact on accuracy or ability to fire the weapon.Īccuracy: No errors in accuracy attributable to the ammunition were noted. Jacket Type – Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP).What is the accuracy relative to the other ammunition options tested?.Does the ammunition fire reliably in the SIG P365?.During all three phases of testing, the following ammunition characteristics were evaluated: rapid fire phase was shot on a target painted to approximate the USPSA “A Zone” to better illustrate verticle stringing. were all shot on a white painted circle target, while the 8yrd. This left 10 rounds to use in the eventuality a phase needed to be re-shot for whatever reason. After three phases of testing were completed, the process was repeated to ensure consistent results for a total of 40 rounds of each ammunition option fired. After each phase, the target was photographed for comparison purposes. Testing of each ammunition option included three separate phases: 5 rounds fired at a slow, deliberate pace from 8 yds./24ft., 10 rapidly fired shots from 8yrds./24ft., and 5 rounds fired from 25yrds./75ft. ![]() ![]() 9mm popular defensive ammunition options used for test and evaluation: The online vendor Target Barn generously provided approximately 50 rounds each of the following 147gr. I’m capable of producing reasonably consistent results on demand from the distances used in this test as you’ll see in the below target photographs. As a competitive shooter, I shot a lot – at least 1000 rounds a month. Taking the shooter out of the equation does provide a better picture of the accuracy of each round fired, but it also eliminates the ability to evaluate other characteristics of the ammunition which I’m interested in comparing. I also chose to not perform the various test phases from a bench rest position, because if I have to deploy my defensive pistol loaded with defensive ammo, it won’t be from a bench rest. It’s more likely that I’ll be in very close proximity with a clear line of sight on my attacker should I need to use my defensive handgun. Which means shooting through a barrier may in some cases call into question as to whether the shooting was necessary and proper. In my state, during an outside the home defensive engagement, I have a “duty to retreat” if possible. In my home defense firearms, I do load +P rounds – my home defense firearms are larger and better able to absorb the increased recoil with both mass and weight, and there is a greater likelihood that I might be shooting through barriers to stop a threat during a home invasion – a situation where the +P round would be of benefit. I consider +P rounds more difficult to fire from a micro pistol like the P365 due to the increase in both felt and observed recoil, with minimal ballistic benefit in a scenario in which I may be forced to use my carry weapon. I also chose to not consider +P rounds for testing in the P365. Note that this choice is a personal preference that may conflict with your own valid reasons for selecting a different bullet weight for your carry weapon. is my own preferred bullet weight for my defensive ammunition. This will help create a level playing field for comparing the various rounds, and 147 gr. For the test, I chose to use a consistent bullet weight across the 9mm ammo choices I looked at – 147 gr. What I’ll be taking a look at is how various ammo choices perform for me in the P365 from a reliability perspective, feel and controllability, as well as accuracy at different distances and cadence of fire. There’s also a lot of data out there that available on how these various choices perform in various testing protocols – ballistic gel tests and so forth. We live in a wonderful time in history in that there are many, many suitable defensive ammo choices available to consumers. I’ve put together a lot of useful data in the months I’ve been working with the firearm for a long-term review (which I’m working on) but I also wanted to look at some defensive ammo choices for the SIG P365, and look at how they performed. I’ve been carrying and shooting the SIG Sauer P365 since early spring of 2018 – I was able to snag one not long after seeing them when they were introduced at SHOT Show 2018. ![]()
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