SIG SAUER ROSE 9mm 115-Grain Elite V-Crown JHP Ammo

SIG SAUER ROSE 9mm 115gr Elite V-Crown JHP

SIG SAUER ROSE 9mm Luger ammunition is built for shooters who want defensive hollow-point performance tailored to compact, lightweight pistols. This exact load pairs a 115-grain Elite V-Crown jacketed hollow-point bullet with short-barrel-focused ballistics and a softer-shooting recoil profile. Manufacturer part number E9MMA1-ROSE-20 and UPC 798681686827 identify the 20-round ROSE load.

The cartridge is designed around the realities of small carry pistols. Short barrels can produce different velocity and recoil characteristics than full-size handguns, so SIG SAUER tunes this load to deliver useful terminal performance from a compact platform. Published performance is 1,050 feet per second and 282 foot-pounds of muzzle energy when fired from a 3.1-inch barrel. Actual velocity can vary with firearm, barrel length, temperature, and other conditions, but the manufacturer’s test data provides a relevant reference point for micro-compact pistols.

Designed for compact-pistol performance

The 115-grain V-Crown projectile is engineered to balance penetration, expansion, and retained weight. SIG SAUER also describes the ROSE load as reducing felt recoil and providing softer-shooting performance for improved compatibility with lightweight, short-barreled pistols. That combination can make the ammunition easier to manage during deliberate practice while preserving the expanding-bullet construction expected from a personal-protection load.

Nickel-plated cases give the cartridges a clean, corrosion-resistant exterior and can make chamber checks easier in changing light. The case treatment also supports smooth feeding and extraction, while the 20-round box is compact enough for storage, transport, or periodic function testing. Because every pistol and magazine combination can behave differently, shooters should confirm reliable feeding, cycling, and point of impact in the specific firearm they intend to use.

Key specifications

• Caliber: 9mm Luger
• Bullet weight: 115 grains
• Bullet type: Elite V-Crown jacketed hollow point
• Published muzzle velocity: 1,050 fps from a 3.1-inch barrel
• Published muzzle energy: 282 ft-lbs
• Case: Nickel-plated
• Rounds per box: 20
• Manufacturer part number: E9MMA1-ROSE-20
• UPC: 798681686827

ROSE-series purpose

This load belongs to SIG SAUER’s ROSE product family, which centers on practical equipment and education for handgun owners. The ammunition itself is not limited to a ROSE-branded pistol; it is a standard 9mm Luger cartridge intended for compatible firearms in good working order. Its defining characteristics are the 115-grain V-Crown projectile, short-barrel-oriented performance, and moderated recoil impulse.

For the most useful evaluation, compare this defensive load with the practice ammunition normally used in the same pistol. Check that the sights regulate as expected, magazines feed consistently, and the pistol cycles through the full magazine without interruption. A small quantity should also be re-tested whenever the carry pistol, recoil spring, magazine, or major setup changes.

Use and storage

Use only in firearms chambered for 9mm Luger and follow the firearm manufacturer’s instructions. Wear appropriate eye and hearing protection, observe all range rules, and keep ammunition secured from unauthorized access. Store cartridges in a cool, dry place in their original packaging so the load identity and lot information remain available. Buyers are responsible for compliance with all applicable ammunition-purchase, possession, shipping, and use laws.