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I bought a box of the SIM-X hollow points and a box of the range ammo. Mainly out of curiosity. Weight reduction and concealment have been my obsession for years. I'm also equally interested in non-lead projectiles. Solid copper, composites such as ARX and hollow copper like Sim-X. This ammo is substantially lighter than its leaded contemporaries.
I was shooting four inch groups at 15 yards, rapid fire with my trusty Hellcat. I didnt check the makers claim of velocity because I didn't feel like setting up the chrono. I'm too lazy to make a science project out of it. My measure of a defensive/carry handgun and ammo is really quite simple. If I can put 5 rounds off the draw rapid fire inside an 6 inch paper plate at 15 yards, it's good enuf.
My Hellcat is trusted and consistent from an accuracy standpoint. I must say that this SIM-X ammo definitely takes some of the inherent snappiness out of the typical 9mm round. Muzzle flip was noticeably less. I noticed no difference between the hollow points and the range ammo. I must admit that now I am curious about the claim that it is as fast as +p. I may have to set up the chrono. Wish I had the new Garmin.
I've never seen this brand on the shelf. Someone recommended it to me so I bought a couple boxes direct thru their web site. The web site requires you to order 100 rounds. I asked via email if they would sell me two boxes (20 rounds each) to try it out and they did. It's pricey at $1.30 per round, so you wouldn't want to burn thru 200 rounds of this ammo on range day. But as a defensive round, it checks all the boxes for low recoil.
I'd like to see some ballistic gel tests to validate their velocity claims and thus penetration. Expansion as well on the HPs.
I was shooting four inch groups at 15 yards, rapid fire with my trusty Hellcat. I didnt check the makers claim of velocity because I didn't feel like setting up the chrono. I'm too lazy to make a science project out of it. My measure of a defensive/carry handgun and ammo is really quite simple. If I can put 5 rounds off the draw rapid fire inside an 6 inch paper plate at 15 yards, it's good enuf.
My Hellcat is trusted and consistent from an accuracy standpoint. I must say that this SIM-X ammo definitely takes some of the inherent snappiness out of the typical 9mm round. Muzzle flip was noticeably less. I noticed no difference between the hollow points and the range ammo. I must admit that now I am curious about the claim that it is as fast as +p. I may have to set up the chrono. Wish I had the new Garmin.
I've never seen this brand on the shelf. Someone recommended it to me so I bought a couple boxes direct thru their web site. The web site requires you to order 100 rounds. I asked via email if they would sell me two boxes (20 rounds each) to try it out and they did. It's pricey at $1.30 per round, so you wouldn't want to burn thru 200 rounds of this ammo on range day. But as a defensive round, it checks all the boxes for low recoil.
I'd like to see some ballistic gel tests to validate their velocity claims and thus penetration. Expansion as well on the HPs.
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young, dumb and foolish with funds in pursuit of fun! I appreciate y’all’s input! Sorry to have hijacked Bongo!