37mm Parrott Rifle

This video details an experiment where a cannon fires a 1.5-pound lead slug at a 1-ton water tank. The projectile achieved 46,000 ft-lbs of energy, significantly exceeding a .50 BMG. Post-impact analysis shows the projectile mushroomed considerably, demonstrating its destructive potential.

This video tests Spartan Armor Systems Level 3+ plates against antique firearms and a cannon. The armor successfully stopped multiple high-mass, low-velocity projectiles from rifles like the Martini-Henry and Snider, as well as a 10 gauge slug. However, a 37mm Parrott Rifle round, delivering over 46,000 ft/lbs of energy, completely shattered the plate.

This experiment pits a 1.2 lb cannon projectile against 38 inches of ballistics gelatin and plywood, demonstrating immense energy transfer. The cannon projectile completely destroyed the gel blocks and penetrated multiple baffles, burying itself deep into the backstop. Analysis of the recovered Minié-style projectile revealed significant weight retention and deformation consistent with rifling engagement.

This test pits AR500 Armor Level III plates against a 37mm Parrott rifle cannon firing both a 1.5lb lead projectile and 2lbs of 00 buckshot. While the armor successfully stopped both projectiles, the immense kinetic energy transfer from the cannon's lead slug (over 45,000 ft-lbs) would be fatal due to internal trauma, highlighting the difference between projectile stoppage and survivability.

This video hilariously tests a heavily accessorized AR-15, dubbed the 'Zombie Carbine,' as a parody of excessive tactical gear. The build, based on a Smith & Wesson M&P15, weighs 23 pounds fully loaded with 270 rounds across nine magazines. It features multiple optics, lasers, lights, and is demonstrated with rapid fire, hip sniping, and Tannerite explosions.

This "ultimate AR-15 meltdown" test pushes a custom build to its limits, revealing key durability insights. The Faxon barrel ultimately burst after 830 rounds, but critical components like the Sharps SRC bolt carrier group and Geissele rail demonstrated impressive resilience under extreme stress and heat. The test highlights the AR-15 platform's robust design, even when subjected to conditions far exceeding typical operational use.

This video showcases an extreme full-auto durability test of a premium Definitive Arms VEPR AK, comparing it to a budget WASR-10. The VEPR AK demonstrated exceptional resilience, enduring 895 rounds before failure, significantly outperforming the WASR-10 and even a previously tested AR-15. The expert analysis highlights the AK platform's inherent durability and heat management characteristics, even under severe stress.

This video demonstrates the legendary durability of the AK platform by subjecting a Yugo M92 PAP to a 700-round continuous firing test. Despite extreme heat causing significant smoke and glowing metal, the firearm remained functional, showcasing Mikhail Kalashnikov's robust engineering. The test concludes with a cooling process and a tribute to the designer's legacy.