How much butter does it take to stop a bullet?

Published on August 23, 2016
Duration: 4:54

This experiment tests the bullet-stopping power of butter using a 9mm Glock 19 with 115-grain FMJ ammunition. The initial test showed a bullet passing through 9 blocks before deviating. A subsequent test with 12 blocks confirmed that even this significant amount of butter was insufficient to stop the 9mm round, demonstrating its surprising penetration capabilities.

Quick Summary

Twelve blocks of refrigerator-temperature butter were insufficient to stop a 9mm 115-grain FMJ round fired from a Glock 19. The bullet penetrated all blocks, demonstrating the surprising penetration capabilities of common handgun ammunition.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Butter Ballistics Experiment
  2. 00:52Glock 19 & 9mm FMJ Ammo Specs
  3. 01:06First Shot: Bullet Penetrates 9 Butter Blocks
  4. 01:57Second Shot: 12 Blocks of Butter Tested
  5. 03:28Conclusion: Butter Can't Stop 9mm FMJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can butter stop a 9mm bullet?

In this experiment, 12 blocks of refrigerator-temperature butter were not enough to stop a 9mm 115-grain FMJ round fired from a Glock 19. The bullet penetrated all blocks, demonstrating significant stopping power.

What kind of 9mm ammunition was used in the butter test?

The test utilized 9mm Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) ammunition, specifically weighing 115 grains. This type of bullet construction typically offers good penetration.

How many blocks of butter did the bullet go through?

During the first attempt, the 9mm bullet passed through 9 blocks of butter before deviating. In the second, more thorough test, the bullet penetrated all 12 blocks set up for the experiment.

What firearm was used to test the butter's stopping power?

The firearm used in the experiment was a Glock 19 pistol. It was chambered in 9mm caliber for the test against the butter blocks.

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