The last round you will ever need?????

[Jack_F]

http://thelibertydigest.com/2014/01/24/the-new-ammunition-that-has-gun-owners-drooling/

[tracker]

This would probably be the last round one would need if it were used in self-defense.

[feedramp]

This round could be a bit too much for the average CCW shooter.

 Lawyers may have a field day with it, if used in self-defense.

[Buffalo]

That is truly impressive, but I see there being a ban prior to or soon after any mass production preventing self defense use in many places.
Hope I'm wrong.

[Richard S]

The design of that bullet appears to have "law suit and/or prosecution" written all over it.  And is there any ballistic information to show that the design would expand any more reliably than one of the high-end scored HPs already available? 

[dddonkey]

OK, were do I get some. Looks like a neat round and would like to test.

[yankee2500]

OK, were do I get some. Looks like a neat round and would like to test.

Just keep an eye on Gunbroker a box of 20 just sold for $280

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=390097532

[feedramp]

http://youtu.be/cJe6-afGz0Q

[dddonkey]

OK, were do I get some. Looks like a neat round and would like to test.

Just keep an eye on Gunbroker a box of 20 just sold for $280

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=390097532

Ya if you can find it, its $45 a box. Looks interesting though.

[C0untZer0]

Shooting dozens of rounds of any frangible ammo full auto into a gel block is going to look awesome.

I think this round is going to perform very similar to the Liberty Halo round.  The petals on the Liberty Halo break off and stop within 4 to 5 inches and the core which is something like a .25" after the breakup, tumbles for an additional 4 to 5 inches.

I think the RIP is going to be like shooting someone with 8 pellets of copper birdshot and a truncated 25 ACP at the same time.  I think I'd rather just have a single projectile make a 60 caliber hole to a depth of 14" or so.

You can put a new marketing twist on frangible ammo but you can't change the laws of physics.

[MaxBlack]

You can put a new marketing twist...

And to that point--the video they made is extraordinarily well done. Sucked me right in. Next time I spot the RIP at Walmart I'm buyin' 3 boxes!

 

[MRC]

My biggest concern is a 90 grain bullet with that radical profile being a reliable feeder in what ever small 9mm you choose to carry.

It just does not look like it will work to me.

[yankee2500]

I just saw this on another forum.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQt3He4K5L8

[backupr9]

1.  Legal viewpoint:  what Richard S. said.  This will be a lawsuit magnet if used.
2.  Political viewpoint:  Likely to be proscribed by the government.
3.  Medical viewpoint:  I would sure as hell be unhappy to try to treat a victim of this round, assuming he/she survived to get to the hospital...really nasty wound!
4.  Personal protection viewpoint:  Great ammo when survival depends on a one shot put-down, especially because it would appear that perfect shot placement may not be as necessary.

I'll be interested in the outcome.

[MRC]

Here is another video.  Not very scientific.  I was a little disappointed as this guy's work is usually better.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psGFPRpWZ3w