Description
Sig Sauer’s V-Crown line was developed to give shooters a hollow point that performs consistently across a wide range of 9mm pistols, and the 50-round Competition box makes it a practical choice for range sessions where you want to evaluate a defensive load without rationing rounds. The 115-grain projectile sits at the lighter end of the common 9mm weight range, which generally means a flatter trajectory and slightly higher velocity compared to heavier offerings in the same caliber.
What distinguishes V-Crown from a generic hollow point is the combination of its cannelure design and jacket construction. The toothed cannelure mechanically locks the jacket to the lead core rather than relying solely on a bonding agent, which helps the bullet retain mass through expansion rather than shedding the jacket on contact. The hollow cavity itself is engineered to initiate expansion reliably, even after passing through intermediate barriers that can sometimes plug a conventional hollow point and inhibit opening.
Sig loads these cartridges with a low-flash propellant formulation, which matters in low-light conditions where a bright muzzle signature can momentarily affect your vision or your ability to stay on target. The brass cases are nickel-plated, which resists surface oxidation during storage and tends to feed smoothly through a variety of chamber geometries. Cases are Boxer-primed and reloadable for those who reload. The 50-round box format is less common for premium hollow point ammunition and gives you a meaningful quantity to work with when verifying function and point-of-impact in a carry or duty pistol.




