Shooting a Wooden Door w/.22lr, .22wmr, 9mm & .45acp - TheFireArmGuy

Published on April 25, 2014
Duration: 3:42

This video demonstrates the penetration capabilities of various calibers (.22LR, .22 WMR, 9mm, .45 ACP) through a solid wood door. The instructor highlights that all tested rounds successfully penetrated the door, emphasizing that a wooden door offers minimal cover. The .22 Long Rifle surprisingly created larger exit holes than the .22 Magnum and 9mm, while the .45 ACP produced the largest exit wound as expected.

Quick Summary

A solid wood door offers minimal ballistic protection and was penetrated by all tested calibers: .22LR, .22WMR, 9mm, and .45 ACP. Surprisingly, .22LR created larger exit holes than .22WMR and 9mm, while .45 ACP produced the largest exit wound.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction: Solid Wood Door Test
  2. 00:27Door Description and Weight
  3. 00:42Firearms and Ammunition Used
  4. 01:16Testing .22 Long Rifle
  5. 01:38Testing .22 Magnum
  6. 02:06Comparing .22LR, .22WMR, and 9mm Exit Holes
  7. 02:40Testing .45 ACP
  8. 03:01.45 ACP Exit Holes and Comparison
  9. 03:14Conclusion: Wood Door as Cover

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a .22LR round penetrate a solid wood door?

Yes, in this test, .22 Long Rifle rounds, specifically CCI Mini Mags fired from a Ruger 10/22 platform, successfully penetrated a solid wood door. The video shows multiple entry and exit holes from this caliber.

Which caliber created the largest exit hole in the wood door test?

The .45 ACP caliber created the largest exit hole in the solid wood door test, as expected due to its larger diameter. However, surprisingly, the .22 Long Rifle created larger exit holes than the .22 Magnum and 9mm.

Is a solid wood door effective cover against gunfire?

No, this test demonstrates that a solid wood door is not effective cover against common firearm calibers like .22LR, .22WMR, 9mm, and .45 ACP. All rounds tested penetrated the door completely.

What firearms were used in the wood door penetration test?

The firearms used included a H&R Handi-Grip 9022 Bullpup (.22LR), a Ruger LCR (.22 Magnum), a CZ P07 Duty (9mm), and a SIG P220 (.45 ACP). An AR pistol chambered in .223 was also mentioned but not explicitly shown being fired.

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