50cal vs Dry Walls

Published on August 16, 2018
Duration: 10:53

This video tests the drywall penetration capabilities of various calibers, from 9mm to .50 BMG. The .50 BMG API rounds penetrated 55 sheets, while a .500 S&W Magnum revolver with specialized rounds reached 32 sheets. Pistol calibers like 9mm and .50 AE showed significantly less penetration, stopping at 22 and 30 sheets respectively.

Quick Summary

The .50 BMG caliber, fired from a Serbu BFG-50A rifle using armor-piercing incendiary rounds, penetrated the most drywall sheets, reaching a total of 55 sheets. The .500 S&W Magnum penetrated 32 sheets, while 9mm stopped at 22.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Drywall Penetration Test Setup
  2. 00:31.50 BMG vs Drywall Penetration
  3. 02:209mm Glock 19X vs Drywall
  4. 03:00.50 AE Desert Eagle vs Drywall
  5. 03:55.458 SOCOM Rifle vs Drywall
  6. 08:35.500 S&W Magnum vs Drywall

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber penetrated the most drywall sheets in the test?

The .50 BMG caliber, fired from a Serbu BFG-50A rifle using armor-piercing incendiary rounds, penetrated the most drywall sheets, reaching a total of 55 sheets.

How many sheets of drywall did the .500 S&W Magnum penetrate?

The Smith & Wesson .500 Magnum revolver, equipped with Underwood 'Extreme Penetrator' rounds, successfully penetrated 32 sheets of 1/2-inch drywall during the test.

What was the penetration depth for the 9mm round?

The 9mm round, fired from a Glock 19X with 115-grain FMJ ammunition, was stopped by the 22nd sheet of 1/2-inch drywall.

Did the .458 SOCOM rifle outperform the .50 AE pistol in drywall penetration?

Both calibers penetrated a similar number of sheets. The .458 SOCOM penetrated approximately 30 sheets with FMJ rounds, while the .50 AE Desert Eagle penetrated 30 sheets with hollow point rounds.

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