Ruger ARX 9mm +P Ammunition Test and Review

By Bruce F

This is my second test of the Ruger ARX ammunition produced under license by POLYCASE Ammunition. My first test was run on the 380 Auto ARX and I would encourage you to link over to that review if you wish to know more about the ARX bullets and their unique bullet shape that enhances hydraulic displacement as the bullet plows through the gel test media. My previous test of the Ruger ARX 380 Auto can be found HERE.

Coming out of the ARX 380 Auto test, I was thinking to myself that the 9mm +P ARX might be a great ammunition choice for the Ruger LCR 9mm revolver. The short barrel on the LCR revolver doesn’t build velocity the way a longer barrel can. To date, I’ve only found one jacked hollow point ammunition that will reliably expand when tested from the LCR revolver. My gut told me that the 9mm +P ARX would be a decent performer in the LCR 9mm revolver. I just needed to get out on the range and get it tested.

Test Pistol:

Test Protocol:
Step 1) Measure and record temperature and relative humidity.
Step 2) Run a …Read the Rest

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