.38 Special +P & Desert Eagle .50 AE vs Heavy Door - TheFireArmGuy

Published on September 10, 2015
Duration: 3:55

This video tests the penetration capabilities of .38 Special +P and .50 AE rounds against a heavy-duty refrigerator door. The .38 Special +P rounds expanded but did not penetrate, while the .50 AE rounds easily passed through the door. The test highlights the significant difference in power and penetration between the two calibers.

Quick Summary

In a heavy door penetration test, .38 Special +P Federal High Velocity rounds expanded but failed to penetrate, while .50 AE Hornady 300 grain XTP rounds easily passed through. The Ruger SP 101 was used for the .38 Special +P, and a Desert Eagle for the .50 AE.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Door Setup
  2. 00:21.38 Special +P Test Setup
  3. 00:34Loading Ruger SP 101 with .38 Special +P
  4. 00:54.50 AE Test Setup
  5. 01:08Desert Eagle .50 AE Ammunition Details
  6. 01:19Closer Look at the Door
  7. 01:35Setting Up for the Shot (10 Yards)
  8. 01:40.38 Special +P Firing Sequence
  9. 01:56Assessing .38 Special +P Impact
  10. 02:10.38 Special +P Results: Expansion, No Penetration
  11. 02:25Transition to .50 AE Test
  12. 02:28.50 AE Firing Sequence
  13. 02:43Assessing .50 AE Impact & Penetration
  14. 03:01Viewing .50 AE Penetration from Other Side
  15. 03:09Recovering .50 AE Projectiles
  16. 03:21.50 AE Projectile Description
  17. 03:27Conclusion of Current Test
  18. 03:29Upcoming Tests: .40 S&W, 10mm

Frequently Asked Questions

Did the .38 Special +P rounds penetrate the heavy refrigerator door?

No, the .38 Special +P Federal High Velocity rounds expanded well upon impact with the heavy-duty refrigerator door but did not penetrate through it. The test indicated significant energy transfer but insufficient force for breakthrough.

How did the .50 AE rounds perform against the heavy refrigerator door?

The .50 AE rounds, specifically the Hornady 300 grain XTP, demonstrated complete penetration of the heavy-duty refrigerator door. All five shots fired easily passed through the barrier, showcasing the significant power difference compared to the .38 Special +P.

What firearms were used in the heavy door penetration test?

A Ruger SP 101 was used for the .38 Special +P ammunition test, and a Desert Eagle chambered in .50 AE was used for the larger caliber testing against the heavy refrigerator door.

What type of ammunition was tested for .38 Special +P?

The .38 Special +P ammunition tested was Federal High Velocity, described as hollow point, plus P, high velocity loads. These were specifically chosen to address viewer requests for more powerful .38 Special loads.

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