Airguns with More POWER than 9MM FIREARMS - EXPLODING BRICKS - AEA Zeus 72 cal & HP Max 45!

Published on July 10, 2022
Duration: 8:05

This video from Shooting Gear Reviews features Ben Pierson demonstrating the immense power of two AEA airguns: the HP Max 45 and the Zeus .72 caliber. Pierson conducts a comparative test against a 9mm handgun, using cinder blocks as targets to showcase the airguns' destructive capabilities, with the Zeus .72 completely obliterating a block with a single shot. The review highlights the surprising power levels achievable with modern big-bore airguns.

Quick Summary

Modern big-bore airguns, such as the AEA Zeus .72 and AEA HP Max 45, can exhibit power levels exceeding that of a 9mm firearm. In comparative tests using cinder blocks, the Zeus .72 obliterated the block in a single shot, and the HP Max 45 did so in two shots, while a 9mm handgun required nineteen shots for similar destruction.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to High-Power Airguns
  2. 01:14.22 LR Baseline Test
  3. 02:199mm Firearm Comparison
  4. 04:39AEA HP Max 45 Performance
  5. 05:51AEA Zeus .72 Caliber Test
  6. 07:10Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

How powerful are the AEA Zeus .72 and HP Max 45 airguns compared to a 9mm firearm?

The AEA Zeus .72 and HP Max 45 airguns demonstrated significantly more destructive power than a 9mm handgun in tests. The Zeus .72 obliterated a cinder block in one shot, while the HP Max 45 did so in two. A 9mm handgun required nineteen shots to crumble a similar block.

What kind of energy does the AEA HP Max 45 airgun produce?

The AEA HP Max 45 airgun is stated to produce approximately 300 foot-pounds of energy when firing its large .45 caliber slug. This energy level allows for substantial destructive capability, as shown in the cinder block test.

Can big-bore airguns be more powerful than 9mm firearms?

Yes, according to tests conducted by Shooting Gear Reviews, modern big-bore airguns like the AEA Zeus .72 can indeed possess more power and destructive capability than a 9mm firearm, as evidenced by their performance against cinder blocks.

What was the baseline test used in the AEA airgun power comparison?

The baseline test involved a .22 LR rifle firing 40-grain bullets at 1200 FPS against a cinder block. Ten shots caused visible damage but did not destroy the block, establishing a low-power reference point before testing the 9mm and high-power airguns.

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