Can 1Kilo Gold or Platinum Stop 50cal Desert Eagle? $100k worth

Published on November 18, 2022
Duration: 18:12

This video tests the ballistic resistance of 1kg gold and platinum bars against various calibers, culminating in a .50 AE Desert Eagle. While gold and platinum show significant resistance, they are not impenetrable. The gold bar successfully stopped the .50 AE round, though it deformed considerably. The AK-47 test proved that even precious metals can be penetrated by high-powered rifle rounds.

Quick Summary

A 1kg gold bar successfully stopped a .50 Action Express round from a Desert Eagle in a ballistic test, though it deformed significantly. Platinum generally proved more resistant to handgun calibers than gold or silver.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: $100k Precious Metals Test
  2. 02:43.22 LR Ballistic Test on Gold & Platinum
  3. 04:369mm Glock 17 vs. Precious Metals
  4. 06:40.45 ACP Test: Bullet Embedded in Platinum
  5. 09:41AR-15 5.56mm vs. Gold & Platinum Bars
  6. 11:46.50 AE Desert Eagle vs. 1kg Gold Bar
  7. 14:22AK-47 7.62x39mm Test & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Can gold stop a .50 caliber bullet?

In this specific test, a 1kg gold bar successfully stopped a .50 Action Express round fired from a Desert Eagle. However, the bullet caused significant deformation and a massive bulge on the back of the gold bar, indicating the immense energy transfer.

Which metal was most resistant to gunfire in the test?

Platinum generally showed the most resistance across multiple calibers, including 9mm and .45 ACP, sustaining less damage than gold and silver. However, even platinum was significantly deformed by higher-powered rounds like the 5.56mm.

What happened when an AK-47 fired at the precious metal bars?

The 7.62x39mm rounds from an AK-47 penetrated the gold and platinum bars. Surprisingly, the silver bar managed to stop the AK-47 round, exhibiting a large bulge but no exit hole.

What firearms were used in the ballistic tests?

The tests utilized a Smith & Wesson Victory (.22 LR), a Glock 17 (9mm), a Magnum Research 1911 (.45 ACP), an AR-15 (5.56mm), a Magnum Research Desert Eagle (.50 AE), and an AK-47 (7.62x39mm).

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