Videos tagged with Handgun Caliber vs Armor

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum revolver, firing Federal Premium Vital Shock 325-grain jacketed hollow points, against AR500 Level IIIA soft body armor. The test demonstrates that the 500 Magnum round penetrates the armor and the wood backing, indicating the armor is not designed to stop this specific threat. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, notes that while the armor sustained damage, it was not expected to stop such a powerful handgun round.