SHOOTING PINEAPPLES - edwin sarkissian

Published on March 19, 2016
Duration: 8:27

This video tests the penetration power of an AR-15 with 5.56 rounds and a Glock 19 with 9mm rounds through pineapples. Surprisingly, the 5.56 round only penetrated two pineapples, while the 9mm round penetrated three. The experiment concludes that it takes approximately 3-4 pineapples to stop both calibers, highlighting the unexpected performance of the rifle round in this medium.

Quick Summary

In a pineapple penetration test, an AR-15 with 5.56 rounds only penetrated two pineapples. A Glock 19 with 9mm rounds penetrated approximately three pineapples, showing slightly more depth in this medium. It takes about 3-4 pineapples to stop both calibers.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Setup and Introduction
  2. 00:53AR-15 Experiment Goal
  3. 01:44AR-15 Shooting and Results
  4. 02:51Bullet Recovery
  5. 05:15Glock 19 Comparison
  6. 06:24Glock 19 Results
  7. 07:44Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pineapples did an AR-15 penetrate?

In Edwin Sarkissian's test, an AR-15 firing a 5.56 round only penetrated two pineapples before stopping at the third. This was a surprising result given the rifle's power.

Did a 9mm round penetrate more pineapples than a 5.56 round?

Yes, in this specific test using pineapples as the medium, a 9mm round from a Glock 19 penetrated approximately three pineapples, showing slightly more penetration than the 5.56 rifle round.

What was the surprising finding in the pineapple shooting test?

The most surprising finding was that the 5.56 rifle round, expected to have high penetration, only went through two pineapples. The 9mm pistol round penetrated slightly further, showing that medium density significantly impacts projectile performance.

How many pineapples does it take to stop a 5.56 or 9mm round?

Based on Edwin Sarkissian's experiment, it takes approximately 3 to 4 pineapples to stop both 5.56 rifle rounds and 9mm pistol rounds fired at close range.

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