Pistols Chambered in the Most RIDICULOUS Rounds!!!

Published on May 9, 2023
Duration: 18:36

This video explores the extreme concept of chambering rifle cartridges in a 1911 platform, specifically testing Springfield Armory A2 SASS uppers in 5.56 NATO and .308 Winchester. While standard pistol calibers barely mark a salt block, the rifle rounds create significant impact, with the .308 proving intensely painful to shoot due to recoil against the 1911 frame. The experiment culminates with a .50 BMG rifle obliterating the salt.

Quick Summary

The Springfield Armory A2 SASS allows a 1911 platform to chamber rifle rounds like 5.56 NATO and .308 Winchester. While standard pistol calibers barely affect a salt block, the .308 causes extreme recoil and pain due to the 1911 frame.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit & Rifle Caliber 1911 Reveal
  2. 00:34Springfield A2 SASS 5.56 & .308 Pistols
  3. 01:11Pistol Lineup & Salt Block Target
  4. 02:26Standard Pistol Caliber Testing
  5. 05:215.56 SASS 1911 Test & Reload
  6. 08:53.308 SASS 1911 Test & Recoil Pain
  7. 15:49.50 BMG GM6 Lynx Salt Block Destruction

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifle calibers were tested in a 1911 platform?

The video features Springfield Armory A2 SASS uppers mounted on 1911 lowers, chambered in 5.56 NATO and .308 Winchester. These are experimental single-shot conversions designed to handle rifle-level cartridges.

How did standard pistol calibers perform against the salt block?

Standard pistol calibers like .25 ACP and .380 ACP showed minimal impact. Larger calibers such as 9mm, .45 ACP, and 10mm created surface craters but did not penetrate deeply into the massive Himalayan pink salt block.

What was the recoil experience like with rifle calibers in a 1911?

Shooting .308 Winchester from the 1911 A2 SASS platform resulted in extreme recoil, causing significant physical pain and bruising. This was attributed to the intense pressure combined with the 1911's grip safety and frame design.

What is the Springfield Armory A2 SASS?

The Springfield Armory A2 SASS is a unique upper receiver that converts a standard 1911 pistol lower into a single-shot firearm capable of chambering rifle cartridges like 5.56 NATO and .308 Winchester.

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