Videos tagged with Body Armor Penetration

The speaker re-evaluates the Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) as a primary rifle choice, concluding that for scenarios requiring engagement beyond close quarters, or where barrier penetration and terminal ballistics are critical, a rifle caliber platform is superior. He emphasizes the need for a rifle's ballistic performance and ability to defeat barriers, especially when considering family safety in uncertain environments.

Scott from Kentucky Ballistics tests the Sig MCX Spear, the civilian version of the military's new M7 rifle, chambered in the powerful 277 Fury (6.8x51mm) cartridge. The video focuses on the cartridge's performance, testing its penetration against ballistic glass, Level IV body armor, and an armored truck, alongside ballistic gel and dairy product tests. The 277 Fury demonstrates significantly higher pressure and energy transfer compared to 5.56 NATO.

This entry details the FN P90's unique features, including its 50-round translucent magazine and the specialized 5.7x28mm cartridge designed for armor penetration. It highlights the P90's role within NATO's Personal Defense Weapon system requirements, as explained by firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries.

This video introduces the FK Brno PSD Compact pistol, highlighting its powerful 7.5 FK Brno cartridge. The discussion focuses on its design for personal security details in high-threat environments, emphasizing its capability to penetrate barriers like car doors and light body armor, and maintain accuracy at 100 meters, outperforming common pistol calibers against threats like AK-47s.

The US Army has officially adopted the 6.8x51mm cartridge, also known as 277 Sig Fury, as its new standard for frontline combat, replacing the 5.56x45mm NATO and 7.62x51mm NATO. This new caliber offers significantly greater range, energy, and armor penetration capabilities, addressing the limitations of legacy rounds against modern threats like advanced body armor and peer-level adversaries. The adoption is part of the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program, which includes new weapon platforms like the M7 rifle and M250 automatic rifle, and advanced optics like the XM157 fire control system, all designed to work in concert.

This video details the US Army's transition from 5.56 NATO and 7.62 NATO to the new 6.8mm Common Cartridge (277 Sig Fury). It highlights the 6.8mm's superior armor penetration and energy, enabled by its advanced hybrid case design and higher chamber pressures. The introduction of the M7 rifle, M250 automatic rifle, and XM157 fire control system signifies a fundamental shift in infantry combat capabilities, addressing the limitations of legacy rounds against modern threats.

Colion Noir provides an expert analysis of the FN Five-seveN and its development, stemming from NATO's requirements for a new round. The video details the 5.7x28mm cartridge's advantages over 9mm in terms of trajectory, recoil, and armor penetration, highlighting its origins with the FN P90 and subsequent adaptation into the Five-seveN pistol. Noir's commentary emphasizes the historical context and the unique characteristics that made these firearms notable.

Colion Noir provides an in-depth historical and analytical review of the FN Five-seveN pistol, detailing its development, the controversial 5.7x28mm cartridge, political opposition, and cultural impact. He highlights its unique design, low recoil, and effectiveness against soft body armor, while also addressing its portrayal in media and gaming. The review concludes with an examination of the modern Five-seveN MRD.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of the US military's adoption of the 6.8x51mm (.277 SIG Fury) caliber for its Next Generation Squad Weapon program. The instructor details the ballistic advantages over 5.56 NATO, including increased muzzle energy, velocity, and effective range, particularly against modern body armor. It covers the new weapon platforms, the impact on soldiers, and dispels common myths surrounding the caliber's adoption.

This video debunks seven common firearm myths, explaining the realities behind silencer noise levels, the safety of dropping modern firearms, the legality and function of hollow-point ammunition, the necessity of aiming shotguns, the current status of smart gun technology, the true meaning of 'AR' in AR-15, and how body armor is rated against different calibers. The instructor emphasizes the importance of personal research.

The US military is internally discussing a potential switch from 9mm ammunition due to its perceived ineffectiveness on the battlefield, particularly against body armor and in situations requiring significant stopping power. This conversation is influenced by the Hague Convention, which mandates the use of full metal jacket (FMJ) ammunition, limiting the effectiveness of standard ball rounds. A military switch could significantly impact civilian 9mm ammunition availability and pricing, as a large portion is produced by the US Army's Lake City plant for civilian sale.

The speaker argues against the consolidation of firearm manufacturing towards 9mm, citing potential ammunition shortages and reduced effectiveness against threats with body armor. He advocates for caliber diversity to ensure preparedness for various self-defense and resistance scenarios, emphasizing that 9mm is insufficient for certain situations.