500 Magnum vs Fresh Coconuts

Published on January 17, 2020
Duration: 13:55

This video showcases a destructive test comparing the penetration power of various handguns and a shotgun against fresh coconuts. The .500 Magnum, .50 AE, and .44 Magnum revolvers, along with a 12 Gauge slug, are tested. The .500 Magnum and .50 AE demonstrated significant power, causing massive damage and penetrating multiple coconuts, highlighting their impressive ballistic capabilities.

Quick Summary

The .500 S&W Magnum, using Underwood Ammo Extreme Penetrators, caused massive explosive damage to the initial coconuts. The .50 AE Desert Eagle penetrated four coconuts and was recovered in the fifth, showcasing significant penetration depth.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Coconuts & Handguns
  2. 00:419mm Testing: IWI Masada
  3. 04:31.44 Magnum Testing: S&W Snub-nose
  4. 06:21.50 AE Testing: Desert Eagle
  5. 10:15.500 Magnum Testing: S&W 500
  6. 12:2412 Gauge Slug Testing: Mossberg 590

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were tested against coconuts in the Edwin Sarkissian video?

The video tested an IWI Masada 9mm, a Smith & Wesson Performance Center .44 Magnum snub-nose revolver, a Magnum Research Desert Eagle .50 AE, a Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum revolver, and a Mossberg 590 shotgun with 12 Gauge slugs.

How did the .500 Magnum perform in the coconut test?

The .500 S&W Magnum, using Underwood Ammo Extreme Penetrators, caused massive explosive damage to the initial coconuts and demonstrated significant penetration power, highlighting its extreme ballistic capability.

Which caliber penetrated the most coconuts in the test?

While the .500 Magnum caused the most explosive damage, the .50 AE Desert Eagle successfully penetrated four coconuts and was found lodged in the fifth, indicating substantial penetration depth.

What was the purpose of testing firearms against coconuts?

The experiment aimed to demonstrate and compare the penetration power and destructive capability of various handgun calibers (.9mm, .44 Magnum, .50 AE, .500 Magnum) and a 12 Gauge slug against a relatively dense organic material.

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