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The G2 Research R.I.P. stands apart from traditional hollow points with a completely different approach to terminal performance. Instead of expanding, these 162-grain rounds feature eight trocar-shaped copper petals that separate on impact, creating up to nine distinct wound channels. The geometry was inspired by medical-grade trocar tools designed to penetrate efficiently, allowing the projectile to move through tissue with minimal resistance while conserving energy for maximum effect.
The copper construction is solid and precision-machined, with each petal engineered to move independently after impact. When the bullet enters soft tissue, the sharp petals break apart and move in different directions, creating a devastating wound pattern. The round maintains near full-metal-jacket performance when hitting solid barriers like drywall, plywood, or sheet metal, then fragments when passing through soft tissue. This hybrid behavior separates R.I.P. ammunition from both traditional expanding rounds and frangible designs.
Loaded to 960 feet per second with 331 foot-pounds of muzzle energy, this 162-grain load is optimized for the .45 ACP's velocity characteristics to ensure consistent fragmentation. The lighter grain weight compared to standard .45 ACP loads (which typically run 230 grains) allows for faster velocity without excessive recoil. Testing shows penetration ranging from 9 to 11 inches with significant expansion up to 3 to 4 inches in diameter, making it a compact but effective defensive choice.
Each round comes with a non-corrosive boxer primer and reloadable brass casing. The ammunition is lead-free and manufactured to modern production standards. The 20-round box provides a convenient carry quantity for those building a defensive ammunition supply.
R.I.P. rounds use a unique design where eight trocar-shaped petals fragment on impact rather than expanding like traditional hollow points. The petals break apart and travel in different directions, creating multiple separate wound channels instead of one larger cavity. This design maintains solid performance when hitting barriers while fragmenting in soft tissue.
Yes. The R.I.P.'s design allows it to maintain near full-metal-jacket characteristics when striking solid materials like sheet metal, drywall, and plywood while fragmenting when passing through soft tissue. This makes it effective regardless of what the target is wearing or what's in the bullet's path.
No. Most defensive .45 ACP loads run between 185 and 230 grains. The 162-grain weight in R.I.P. ammunition is lighter for caliber, which allows for higher velocity to optimize the fragmentation performance of the trocar design. It's a deliberate choice to maximize this round's unique terminal effects.
Yes. The ammunition comes in reloadable brass cases with standard boxer primers, making it suitable for reloaders. However, consult reloading manuals for proper load data if you choose to reload this specific caliber and bullet weight combination.
| UPC | 863552000023 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | G00002 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Grains | 162 gr |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Copper |
| Shipping Weight | 0.8 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| Cost per Round | 2.40 |
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 162 |
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