Can Armor Piercing Rounds Defeat AR500 plates? #guntest #gun #ar500

Published on August 27, 2023
Duration: 0:56

A test was conducted to see if Firequest Armor Piercing Incendiary 12-gauge slugs could penetrate an AR500 A2 steel armor plate. Despite the slugs' claims and incendiary tip, the test showed no penetration. The plate sustained only minor surface damage, concluding that this specific ammunition cannot defeat AR500 A2 steel rated for M855 green tip threats.

Quick Summary

Firequest Armor Piercing Incendiary 12-gauge slugs did not penetrate an AR500 A2 steel armor plate in a live fire test. While the incendiary tip caused a flash and knocked the plate off its stand, only minor surface damage was observed.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Firequest AP Ammo Test
  2. 00:16Live Fire Test: AP Slug vs AR500 Plate
  3. 00:26Slow-Motion Impact Analysis
  4. 00:38Results: AR500 Plate Penetration Test

Frequently Asked Questions

Can armor-piercing incendiary slugs penetrate AR500 steel plates?

In a test by Civilian Tactical, Firequest Armor Piercing Incendiary 12-gauge slugs did not penetrate an AR500 A2 steel armor plate. The plate sustained only minor surface damage, indicating it held up against this specific ammunition type.

What is AR500 A2 steel armor rated to stop?

The AR500 A2 steel armor plate tested is rated to stop threats such as M855 green tip ammunition. This indicates a significant level of protection against common rifle rounds.

What happened when Firequest AP Incendiary slugs hit the AR500 plate?

When a Firequest AP Incendiary 12-gauge slug impacted the AR500 A2 steel plate, there was a bright flash from the incendiary tip. The plate was knocked off its stand, but inspection showed only a slight dent and surface scarring, with no penetration.

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