how many HOCKEY PUCKs does it take to stop a bullet?

Published on May 3, 2017
Duration: 4:30

This video tests the ballistic resistance of hockey pucks against 9mm ammunition. A lighter, faster 90gr Xtreme Defender round surprisingly penetrated more pucks than a heavier 115gr +P round. The experiment highlights how bullet design and velocity can impact penetration depth.

Quick Summary

A ballistic test using a Glock 19 revealed that a 90gr Xtreme Defender 9mm round (1400 fps) penetrated four hockey pucks, while a 115gr +P 9mm round only penetrated three.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Gear Setup
  2. 00:27Test 1: 115gr +P 9mm vs Hockey Pucks
  3. 02:00Test 2: 90gr Xtreme Defender 9mm vs Hockey Pucks
  4. 03:34Results Comparison & Giveaway

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of 9mm ammunition was used in the hockey puck ballistic test?

The test used two types of Underwood Ammo 9mm: a 115gr +P round and a lighter, faster 90gr Xtreme Defender round, fired from a Glock 19.

Did the hockey pucks stop the 9mm bullets?

The 115gr +P round penetrated three pucks and hit the backing. The 90gr Xtreme Defender penetrated four pucks, suggesting it was stopped by the fourth puck.

Which 9mm bullet penetrated more hockey pucks?

Surprisingly, the lighter 90gr Xtreme Defender 9mm round, traveling at 1400 fps, penetrated more hockey pucks than the heavier 115gr +P round.

What firearm was used for the hockey puck ballistic test?

A Glock 19 handgun chambered in 9mm Luger was used for the ballistic testing of hockey pucks against bullets.

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