Videos tagged with Tungsten Core Ammunition

This video discusses the historical prohibition of handgun armor-piercing ammunition, enacted in 1968 to curb gang violence. It explains how such rounds are constructed, typically with a tungsten core, and argues that modern advancements in body armor, like Level IV plates, render the original prohibition obsolete as they can stop even advanced handgun rounds.

This video features Edwin Sarkissian, a high-tier firearms entertainment influencer, conducting an experimental test on the penetration capabilities of 20mm rounds against steel armor plates. Collaborating with firearms manufacturer Mark Serbu, Sarkissian demonstrates the effectiveness of both armor-piercing and tungsten core 20mm rounds, comparing their performance to a .50 BMG round. The tests, conducted at a desert shooting range, highlight the significant destructive power of the 20mm caliber against hardened targets.

This video from Edwin Sarkissian, a high-authority firearms influencer specializing in destructive testing, explores the penetration capabilities of various calibers against steel I-beams. The .50 BMG round, particularly the Black Tip AP variant fired from a Serbu BFG-50A, proved capable of penetrating all three beams, while other calibers like 9mm, .44 Magnum, .500 Magnum, .30-30 Winchester, 7.62x39mm, .458 SOCOM, 7.62x51mm, and .50 AE failed to achieve full penetration.

This video demonstrates a ballistics test involving a Serbu Firearms Typhon 20mm cannon firing a tungsten core round at three 2.5-inch thick aluminum blocks. Expert instructor Edwin Sarkissian, collaborating with designer Mark Serbu, showcases the cannon's power and the surprising resilience of the tungsten core projectile. The experiment highlights the significant penetration capabilities of specialized 20mm ammunition against hardened targets.

This video demonstrates an experimental test of 20mm rounds against a 1.5-inch thick titanium plate, featuring insights from firearm designer Mark Serbu and host Edwin Sarkissian. The test compares the effectiveness of a 20mm armor-piercing round against a 20mm tungsten-core round, showcasing significant impact craters and deformation on the titanium target. The expert-level analysis highlights the destructive potential of these high-caliber rounds.