9MM VS 45 ACP | edwin sarkissian

Published on September 4, 2016
Duration: 5:14

This video compares the penetration capabilities of 9mm and .45 ACP ammunition through bricks. The 9mm FMJ and hollow point rounds struggled to penetrate more than one brick, while the .45 ACP hollow point successfully penetrated two. This suggests .45 ACP has superior barrier penetration against masonry compared to 9mm in this specific test.

Quick Summary

In a brick penetration test, 9mm FMJ and hollow point rounds only penetrated one 1.25-inch brick. However, a .45 ACP 185gr XTP hollow point successfully penetrated two bricks, indicating superior performance against masonry barriers for the .45 caliber in this scenario.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Brick Penetration Test Setup
  2. 00:469mm FMJ Round Test Results
  3. 01:329mm Hollow Point Test Results
  4. 02:20.45 ACP Hollow Point Test Results & Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

How did 9mm ammunition perform in the brick penetration test?

In the test conducted by Edwin Sarkissian, both a 115gr 9mm FMJ round and a 124gr Federal Premium HST 9mm hollow point round only managed to penetrate one 1.25-inch brick. They failed to significantly penetrate the second brick.

What were the results for the .45 ACP ammunition in the brick test?

The .45 ACP ammunition, specifically a 185gr Hornady XTP hollow point, demonstrated superior performance by successfully penetrating two 1.25-inch bricks. This suggests greater barrier penetration capability compared to the 9mm rounds tested.

Which caliber, 9mm or .45 ACP, is better for penetrating bricks based on this test?

Based on this specific brick penetration test, the .45 ACP caliber showed better performance. The 185gr XTP hollow point penetrated two bricks, while the tested 9mm rounds only penetrated one.

What type of bricks were used in the Edwin Sarkissian penetration test?

Edwin Sarkissian used thinner bricks for his penetration test, measuring 1.25 inches in thickness. Standard bricks were noted as being 2.25 inches thick, but the thinner ones were chosen for this specific experiment.

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