Videos tagged with Soft Armor Penetration

This guide details a ballistic test comparing the penetration capabilities of the 5.45x18mm PSM pistol and the 7.62x25mm Tokarev pistol against NIJ Level 3A soft body armor. The test, conducted by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, reveals that while both calibers can penetrate this level of armor, the 7.62x25mm Tokarev round imparts significantly more energy and causes greater damage to the vest and backing material. The PSM, despite its thin profile, creates cleaner holes with less energy transfer.