I would bet dollars to dumpster fires that if you spend any time on the internet gun forums, you’ve heard about R.I.P. You will see ammunition from G2 come up. It is lauded by some as being extremely effective, while others call it a gimmick. This is precisely why I don’t bother with forums. RELATED STORY Remington Ammunition Launches a New Website. Is G2 Ammunition for you? Fortunately, I have better methods of gathering data, namely my firsthand experience. Clear Ballistics 10 Percent FBI gel was readily available, as well as a variety of materials for shooting through. It was only natural to schedule a range day to see for myself. R.I.P. G2 Ammunition only offers one product. They also offer other types of defensive ammunition, even though this is the company’s flagship product. They are available in a variety handgun and rifle cartridges, as well as 12-gauge shotgun shells. These rounds use monolithic copper bullets, which either expand or fracture when they strike flesh. Here lies the controversy. One group applauds the multiple wound channels of fracturing. It speeds up blood loss and increases the chance of hitting a vital organ, instantly disabling any threat. Another camp claims that the fracturing of the particles limits penetration and that they are too small to be effective. Confidence in their Product I began my investigation by calling Chris Nix, the owner, and proposing my test. I was surprised to find that he gave me permission to publish any negative results we had. It was surprising because I didn’t ask him for it. He offered it up. I asked for just enough ammo to conduct our tests and he graciously provided us with 9mm R.I.P., Telos and Civic Duty as well as some R.I.P. from the company. shotgun ammo. I was able to understand the differences between the types and their purpose. Except for the shotshells. Did anyone complain that the 12-gauge slug was not effective enough? While I waited for the samples arrived, I went to the lab to draw details of my test. Protocol & Predictions Although I have never had the need to shoot anyone, I have killed many animals. Although I don’t have a degree or certificate in terminal ballistics I have many years of experience dealing with bullets of any type that can end a life, even handgun bullets. You will learn that bullets cause injury through shock, not blood loss, if you have taken the DEC Hunter’s Safety course. This shock is caused by an energy transfer. The bullet must stop within the target to cause this shock. You can think of a paper target that you shoot. Nothing happens to it. If you walked downrange, and flicked your finger at it, it would fly off the hanger. Your finger doesn’t have more kinetic energy that a bullet. It is just more efficient at transferring the little it does to the paper. However, surface damage is not what stops a threat. To stop them from being “dead”, they must be slapped close to a vital organ. A bullet that stops inside a liquid medium displaces matter. It has a crushing force that is several inches greater than the bullet’s diameter. The bullet should stop within a few inches from a beating heart. If it does, the wave will blast through the heart almost liquefying it. This is why you must choose the meat you don’t want to lose when you shoot a deer. Handgun bullets have less energy that most rifle bullets, which allows them to capitalize on the Energy. They must be able penetrate and capitalize on their delivery. Consider the delicate makeup of a human body. Our skin is so thin that common leaves can tear it, and our vitals are just inches below it. My sniper buddy used to call people “big varmints” and if you’ve ever popped prairie dog, you should be able make the connection. Permeation was important, but not essential, to me. However, I wanted to run each round through layers of leather and denim into a block. This would prove that they have the ability to cut through clothing and skin. Because a threat is often hidden behind cover, I wanted to confirm that they could make it through traditional glass as well as Plexiglas. These tests would not only confirm accuracy but also provide all the information I needed about this ammunition. R.I.P. Results G2 Ammunition’s R.I.P. Line stands for “Radically Invasive Projectile” (or “Radically Invasive Projectile”) and is designed to quickly break apart. This causes the core to be buried deep in tissue and produces deadly petals. Our test began with five five-shot groups of basic accuracy. It doesn’t matter if it doesn’t fly straight, right? It beat my seven-yard “minute of head” standard and produced an average group size (1.7 inches) out of our Smith & Wesson shield Plus. The 92-grain bullet had velocities of around 1,125 feet per seconds (fps). After verifying that it was tight enough to hit gel, we punched a round through our first Clear Ballistics block. We were pleased with what we saw. Seven petals and a flake separated within the first few inches of penetration. The core stopped at a uniform depth, 4.25 inches. The core traveled a full 13 inches before it stopped and maintained a nearly straight path. We found that it weighed 44.5 grains after removing it from the gel. This alone is responsible for dumping in 125 of the total 285 ft-lbs (fpe), into the block. Traditional.380 ACP rounds only put 180 fpe on target, and that is just one area. With the R.I.P rounds you have the lethal energy in your core plus seven additional opportunities to puncture something vital for sustained life. All of this cutting will result in massive blood loss. If the threat is still present, it won’t last long. Shooting Through Barriers I was concerned about something that could easily defeat barriers. Apart from that, I wanted to make sure it would stay on target if necessary. Later in the day, I set up a test apparatus to house either Plexi or traditional glass and a paper target threefeet behind it. The rounds defeated both barriers easily and caused no alarming deflection. We were able keep the rounds within our 6-inch aiming area. Although it was not clear if the bullet broke when it hit the glass, it was evident that it was intact once it passed through the Plexiglas. Telos No Lies. The ancient Greek term “Telos”, which means “Ultimate Goal” in Greek, is the name of the word that refers to the end game. This is a very ominous statement and gives a clear picture of the round. Instead of shattering aggressively like the R.I.P. The Telos line is a controlled, fracturing projectile with a lower chance of over penetrating. We began with an accuracy test, and it outperformed the R.I.P. This department has a total of 1.53 inches in average group size. These rounds are marked +P and generate a bit more velocity. They average 1,178 fps from the same Smith & Wesson Shield Plus. The Telos performed the same on the gel, with almost immediate fracturing. However, it broke apart six of the larger petals to the R.I.P.’s eight. These petals reached the same depth as those of the R.I.P. petals. The core was about three inches shorter than the petals, indicating that the core was less susceptible to over-penetration. We took the core and weighed the contents to confirm its weight of 31.6 grains. It was 96 fpe. It is important to note that energy transfer occurs from every piece that stops inside the threat. In this case, however, it was all of the 92-grain ammunition, which generated 295 fpe. The Telos was a solitary animal on the glass, showing no signs of deformation on either the Plexi or conventional. Overall, I was satisfied with the result and understood that the lighter core was a tradeoff for the larger petals. A little bit of me would like to have seen more than 100 fpe in the piece. This is just to make it break through bone if necessary. Civic Duty was the third handgun round that we tested that day. G2 Ammunition probably made this round to stop the “fragmenting round don’t work” camp. This round performs just like a traditional hollowpoint, but with steroids. We used the same accuracy test to start and got a group of 2.09 inches. This is slightly more than the average group, but not alarming. It was slower than the others, hitting our Caldwell G2 Chronograph at 1,074fps. However, at 94 grains, it still gives us a lethal 242fpe. As long as it applies it all to target. After firing it and walking downrange, we were able confirm its performance, as it transformed into a tumbling starfish that was twice its original size. It reached 7.25 inches before it fell towards the end of its path. After removing it from the gel, we cleaned it off and put it on the scale. We were able to see a final weight 93.6 grains. This indicates a nearly 100 percent weight retention. It is not surprising that something this strong will hold together well against barriers. However, to ensure consistency, we tested it with both types of glass. It held together well and only experienced slight deflection. Shotshells From Hell We finished our day blasting water jugs using the 12-gauge R.I.P. shotgun ammo. The shells made quite a splash, reaching four-gallon jugs before they stopped. We decided to forgo gel testing as we didn’t have enough gel. We were able to retrieve one core, which weighed in at 121 grain, after having shed five petals that make up the 303-grain projectile. These rounds must be fired from a smoothbore (with an cylinder bore), but this did not affect accuracy. We were able to create one-hole groups within seven yards using our Mossberg 590A. These suckers were recorded at 1,465 fps, leaving us with a staggering 1,441 fpe. Jugs almost vaporized upon impact. The verdict: While the internet is often the fastest way to find the answer to a question it is not always the best. I have to admit that I was skeptical of the claims made by these roundups when I first came across them. After doing some research, I came up with a more accurate opinion. They perform as advertised and the gel and math results indicate that they would be deadly to a human target. They could use a little more speed, however, that is my only concern. Realize that I was not there during the engineering process. There is probably a reason these lightweight pills aren’t able to travel at the insane speeds they can. G2 Ammunition is a great product, but it’s difficult to give an accurate assessment without knowing the whole story. Personal use aside, I like the idea that R.I.P. I use Telos and R.I.P. for home security and would not hesitate to carry Civic Duty on the streets. It seems that this is the “serving suggestion”, for each round. Overall, I was pleased with their performance, especially considering that we experienced 100 percent ignition, zero feeding or ejecting problems. It was not a “green signal” to publish negative information from Mr. Nix. But it was a challenge. Visit G2RAmmo.com for more information. This article was originally published by Combat Handguns March/April 2022. Subscription is available in print and digital editions at OutdoorGroupStore.com. Call 1-800-284-5668 or email [email protected] to sign up for the Personal Defense World newsletter. Sign up for our newsletter I have read and understood the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy and I hereby accept them. Athlon may collect, store, process, and transfer my Personal Data and Non-Personal Data for the purpose of signing me up for the email newsletter. Up Next Manhattan, New York to Charge Armed Robbery as a Misdemeanor Anti Gun Manhattan will now prosecute armed robbery. by Mark Chesnut / January 11, 2022. 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