50 BMG Pistol

This video explores the extreme custom build of a .50 BMG 1911 handgun, addressing viewer curiosity about its shootability. The creator, Scott from Kentucky Ballistics, strongly advises against firing such a weapon due to severe safety concerns, citing a personal .50 BMG explosion incident and identifying critical design flaws like a flimsy bolt mechanism that poses a detonation risk. The review highlights the violent recoil and questionable structural integrity of the firearm.

This video tests the ballistic penetration of various firearms calibers through a 2500-gallon water tank. Results show that even powerful rounds like .50 BMG and 5.56 NATO fragment or deform significantly upon entering the water, failing to reach a target 6.5 feet away. Smaller calibers like .22 LR and 9mm are stopped with minimal deformation. Approximately 6.5 feet of water provides substantial protection against most common firearms.

This video tests the durability of a Labubu doll against firearms, starting with a .22LR and culminating in a .50 BMG. The .22LR failed to penetrate, lodging in the fur. The .50 BMG, fired from a Raptor 50 rifle, completely destroyed the doll, demonstrating the extreme power of the caliber. The content includes a giveaway and humorous 'death certificate' for the doll.

This video tests the functionality and durability of various firearms when fired underwater. While smaller calibers like .22 LR, 9mm, and .45 ACP function with reduced recoil and some bullet deformation, larger calibers and rifles experience significant issues. The 12-gauge shotgun had primer issues and a broken forearm, the 5.56 AR-15 suffered catastrophic failure, the 7.62x39 AK-47 survived with its top cover blown off, and the .50 BMG caused a pool to rupture.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various calibers against a large pine tree, culminating with a .50 BMG API round. Surprisingly, even powerful rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62mm, as well as handgun rounds like 10mm and .44 Magnum, failed to fully penetrate the tree. The .50 BMG API round, while charring the entry point, also did not exit the back of the tree, demonstrating the significant stopping power of a substantial tree trunk.

The GM6 LYNX is a unique bullpup .50 BMG rifle designed for CQB and anti-material roles. Its standout feature is a reciprocating barrel system that manages recoil and allows for compact storage. Demonstrations show its immense power against cinder blocks and even a scope, highlighting its destructive capability.

This video details a catastrophic failure of a Serbu RN-50 rifle chambered in .50 BMG, which exploded due to extreme pressure exceeding 85,000 PSI. The incident resulted in severe injuries to the shooter, Scott, including a broken orbital bone, nose, lacerated jugular vein, and punctured lung. The analysis points to the breech cap shearing off its threads as the failure point, highlighting the dangers of exceeding firearm pressure limits.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics puts the Desert Eagle Mark XIX through a series of extreme environmental torture tests. The firearm demonstrates impressive initial resilience, functioning perfectly after water submersion and snow exposure. However, it encounters significant malfunctions when subjected to mud and sand, highlighting potential failure points in extreme conditions. The test is conducted by Scott, a recognized authority in destructive firearm testing.

This video features a series of extreme caliber tests using a zombie torso dummy. The .700 Nitro Express is tested with a 1000-grain soft point round, followed by .600, .500, and .470 Nitro Express calibers. Additional tests include the .460 Weatherby Magnum and .500 Jeffery, showcasing the immense power and recoil of these large-bore firearms.

This Liberty Safe National Classic Select underwent extreme torture tests, including a flamethrower fire simulation and ballistic impacts. While it withstood .45 ACP, .50 AE, .500 S&W Magnum, and .450 Marlin rounds, a .308 Win round penetrated, and .50 BMG rounds easily breached the safe. Despite significant damage, the safe's frame remained intact against mechanical force.