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G2 Research built the RIP (Radically Invasive Projectile) around a pretty unique idea: what if you could control exactly how a bullet acts depending on what it hits? The result is a precision-machined solid copper projectile with eight trocar-shaped petals at the tip. When it hits solid barriers like plywood or sheet metal, those petals act more like a holesaw to power through. When it enters soft tissue or gel, the petals separate and create multiple distinct wound channels.
Most defensive rounds deal with a trade-off: you either get deep penetration or wide wound channels, but rarely both in the same way. The RIP attempts to sidestep that by using geometry and material properties to behave differently in different mediums. The trocar geometry on each petal reduces resistance as fragments travel through tissue, and the petals flip as they move, maximizing the shock wave and overall wound path. In ballistic gelatin testing, this round consistently creates nine separate wound channels and penetrates 14 to 16 inches through clothing.
This .40 S&W load runs 1080 fps with 298 ft-lbs of muzzle energy out of a standard barrel. The 115-grain copper projectile is lead-free, which means it's safe for indoor ranges and won't leave lead residue. Brass cases are boxer-primed and reloadable, so if you're into handloading, you can reload spent cases. At 20 rounds per box, it's configured for carry or defensive storage. The round feeds reliably in modern .40 caliber pistols without the feeding issues some specialty designs can develop.
The RIP uses eight trocar-shaped petals that separate when the bullet enters soft tissue, creating multiple wound channels rather than a single expanded cavity. The petals act somewhat like a holesaw against solid barriers, which theoretically allows better penetration through clothing and obstacles. In ballistic gelatin, it consistently creates nine separate wound paths.
Yes. The RIP is manufactured with solid copper, lead-free projectiles, which makes it suitable for indoor ranges that restrict lead ammunition. This also reduces environmental contamination from spent rounds.
Yes. The cases are boxer-primed brass, which are fully reloadable. Many people reload RIP casings to practice with them more affordably, though the bullets themselves are precision-machined and not commonly reloaded by hand loaders.
The RIP operates in a niche between barrier penetration and wound cavity creation. Testing shows it excels at creating wide trauma paths and penetrating 14-16 inches, but some users prefer more conservative defensive ammunition with a longer proven track record. It's worth testing in your specific firearm to ensure reliable feeding and function before carrying it.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 115 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | .40 S&W |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 2.40 |
| Grains | 115Gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | G00003 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Copper |
| Shipping Weight | 0.665 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 863552000030 |
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