GLOCK 19 VS PLASTIC

Published on April 2, 2016
Duration: 4:40

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a 9mm Glock 19 with full metal jacket ammunition against stacked acrylic sheets. The test reveals that approximately 19 sheets of 1/4 inch thick acrylic are required to stop a 9mm projectile fired from a Glock 19 at close range. The AR-15, tested previously, penetrated more sheets.

Quick Summary

A 9mm Glock 19 firing full metal jacket ammunition was tested against stacked acrylic sheets. The test concluded that approximately 19 sheets of 1/4 inch thick acrylic were required to stop the projectile. A previous test with an AR-15 showed it could penetrate over 25 sheets.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Acrylic Setup
  2. 00:10Acrylic Thickness Explanation
  3. 01:11Glock 19 and 9mm Ammunition Used
  4. 01:51First 9mm Shot and Penetration Results
  5. 02:23Counting Penetrated Acrylic Sheets
  6. 02:55Comparison to AR-15 Penetration
  7. 03:16Second 9mm Shot Attempt
  8. 03:42Second Shot Results and Analysis
  9. 04:00Final Penetration Count and Conclusion
  10. 04:24Summary of 9mm Penetration

Frequently Asked Questions

How many 1/4 inch acrylic sheets can a 9mm Glock 19 penetrate?

In this test, a 9mm Glock 19 firing full metal jacket ammunition penetrated approximately 19 sheets of 1/4 inch thick acrylic. The bullet was stopped by the 20th sheet, causing it to chip and crack.

What type of ammunition was used in the Glock 19 penetration test?

The video specifies that 9mm full metal jacket (FMJ) ammunition was used for the penetration test with the Glock 19. This type of ammunition is common for target practice and general shooting.

How does the penetration of a 9mm from a Glock 19 compare to an AR-15 against acrylic?

According to the video, an AR-15 previously tested penetrated more than 25 sheets of the same acrylic material, indicating it has significantly higher penetration power than a 9mm round fired from a Glock 19.

What is the approximate thickness of the acrylic sheets used in the test?

The acrylic sheets used in the test were described as being approximately 1/4 inch thick. This thickness was compared to stacking one and a quarter quarters or two dimes on top of each other.

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