Dodge Stratus Bulletproof?

Published on June 17, 2016
Duration: 10:49

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Dodge Stratus against 9mm handgun rounds. A Glock 19 with Federal 124-grain HST hollow points and 9mm FMJ ammunition was used. The Stratus offered minimal protection, with both bullet types penetrating the trunk, seats, and interior, stopping within plastic signs used as ballistic media.

Quick Summary

The Dodge Stratus offers very little ballistic protection against 9mm handgun rounds. In tests using a Glock 19, both 9mm FMJ and Federal 124-grain HST hollow points penetrated the trunk, seats, and interior, stopping within plastic signs.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Preparation and Intro
  2. 02:17Equipment Overview
  3. 03:339mm FMJ Ballistic Test
  4. 07:449mm HST Hollow Point Test
  5. 10:14Conclusion and 'Repair'

Frequently Asked Questions

What was tested in the Dodge Stratus ballistic test?

The video tested the ballistic resistance of a Dodge Stratus against 9mm handgun rounds. A Glock 19 pistol was used, firing both 124-grain Federal HST hollow points and standard 9mm FMJ ammunition.

Did the Dodge Stratus stop the 9mm bullets?

No, the Dodge Stratus offered minimal ballistic protection. Both 9mm FMJ and HST rounds penetrated the trunk, seats, and interior of the vehicle, stopping only within the plastic signs used as ballistic media.

What types of 9mm ammunition were used in the test?

Two types of 9mm ammunition were used: Federal Premium 124-grain HST hollow points, designed for expansion, and standard 124-grain full metal jacket (FMJ) rounds, which are typically harder to stop.

What was used to catch the bullets fired into the Dodge Stratus?

Plastic A-frame signs, specifically 'Signicade' models, were placed inside the Dodge Stratus to act as ballistic catchers. These signs were able to stop both the 9mm FMJ and HST rounds after they penetrated the car's interior.

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