Industry News SHOT 2022: Maxim Defense Frangible 5.56 Forrest Cooper January 19, 2022 1 Comments, Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More The term frangible means something special when it comes to ammunition. Frangible ammunition identifies the projectile as such that breaks apart when it impacts a hard object. But complications arise, as the materials that typically make an object fragile enough to disintegrate rarely make a good bullet, until today. Maxim Defense has already released a frangible version of 300 Blackout, and we're all eager to see what comes next. Maxim Defense, the company behind the super-short-but-effective MDX, has just released their latest ammunition that does the impossible. A military protocol has long dictated that the minimum safe distance for shooting at a steel target with a 5.56 carbine is 25 meters. With Maxim Defense's newest 5.56 ammunition that distance is functionally 0 feet. But that would make a great training round if not for its performance out of the barrel. The 40-grain projectile leaves the barrel at 3150 feet per second giving it an effective range by terminal ballistics of at least 300 meters. Upon hitting steel, the copper-polymer slurry disintegrates immediately, with no sprawling to impact the shooter. Maxim Defense has just officially launched the new 5.56 frangible round, and is available on their website at maximdefense.com/product-category/ammunition/5-56/ Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
I/m interested in articles about restrictions involving infringement of the Second Amendment. Also new ammunition innovations.
