The Armor Piercing Cavitator (APC) is capable of penetrating most barriers, including Level III-A body armor. The unique design of the tip not only allows phenomenal barrier penetration, but it is amazingly dynamic when encountering tissue. Hollow point designs tend to under-penetrate unless they fail to open and over penetrate. Since the APC does not deform, it has a scientifically designed and failsafe wounding mechanism, as well as a reliable method to limit over penetration unlike any other round capable of penetrating armor. The APC has little to no deflection in auto glass. Although the muzzle velocity and energy are extremely high for the caliber, this round has noticeably reduced felt recoil and muzzle climb during full auto fire.

G9’s First Response uses the Armor Piercing Cavitator (APC) technology and is an extremely capable barrier round. Although this design does not expand, it uses hydraulic forces to enlarge the wound and destroy tissue by focusing high velocity castoff.  This dynamic could be visualized as similar to a water jet that is able to cut through steel.  The First Response has little to no deflection in auto glass.  Although the muzzle velocity and energy are extremely high for the caliber, this round has reduced felt recoil due to its lower inertia.

• Caliber: .45 ACP
• Bullet: Solid Copper
• Grains: 117
• Velocity: 1500 (Glock 5" Bbl.)
• Energy: 584 ft/lbs.

The G9 .45 ACP 117gr APC Armor Piercing Cavitator Barrier Blind Solid Brass Bullet packs a powerful punch designed for agencies requiring top-tier performance. Engineered with innovative Armor Piercing Cavitator (APC) technology, this round boasts exceptional barrier penetration capabilities, including Level III-A body armor. Unlike traditional hollow points, the APC maintains its shape for reliable wound delivery and controlled penetration, making it a superior choice in critical situations. With reduced recoil and muzzle climb, this round offers precision and power suitable for full auto fire scenarios. Targeting reliability, accuracy, and performance, the G9 First Response sets a new standard in barrier rounds for law enforcement agencies.