Quick Summary

In a unique ballistic test, Edwin Sarkissian compared the penetration of 9mm, .45 ACP, and .357 Magnum FMJ ammunition against pumpkins. The .45 ACP demonstrated superior performance, penetrating seven pumpkins and reaching the eighth, outperforming the 9mm and .357 Magnum which stopped around the sixth pumpkin.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Test Setup
  2. 00:369mm FMJ Penetration Test
  3. 01:17.45 ACP FMJ Penetration Test
  4. 02:28.357 Magnum FMJ Penetration Test
  5. 04:09Final Comparison and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the 9mm, .45 ACP, and .357 Magnum FMJ rounds perform in a pumpkin penetration test?

In Edwin Sarkissian's test, the 9mm FMJ penetrated five pumpkins, the .45 ACP FMJ penetrated seven pumpkins and was recovered from the eighth, and the .357 Magnum FMJ penetrated five pumpkins and stopped in the sixth. The .45 ACP showed the most penetration.

Which caliber demonstrated the best penetration in the pumpkin test?

The .45 ACP caliber demonstrated the best penetration in this specific pumpkin test, successfully penetrating seven pumpkins and reaching the eighth. This outperformed both the 9mm and .357 Magnum rounds in terms of depth achieved.

What type of ammunition was used in the pumpkin penetration test?

The test utilized Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) ammunition for all calibers: 9mm, .45 ACP, and .357 Magnum. This type of ammunition is known for its deep penetration capabilities rather than expansion.

What was the conclusion of the pumpkin penetration experiment?

The experiment concluded that the .45 ACP performed best in terms of pumpkin penetration, surpassing the 9mm and .357 Magnum in this specific test. The .45 ACP penetrated the furthest into the line of pumpkins.

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