Hand Cannons vs GIANT Gummy Bears 🐻

Published on June 30, 2020
Duration: 9:36

This video compares the penetration power of various handguns, including .500 Magnum, .460 Magnum, and a .50 AE Desert Eagle, against giant gummy bears. Larger magnum calibers penetrated 3-4 gummy bears, while standard calibers like .45 ACP, 9mm, and .22 LR were stopped by the second bear. The test provides a visual, albeit unconventional, demonstration of terminal ballistics.

Quick Summary

The .500 S&W Magnum and .460 S&W Magnum, using Underwood JHP rounds, penetrated three 5lb giant gummy bears. The .50 AE Desert Eagle stopped in the third bear. Standard calibers like .45 ACP, 9mm, and .22 LR were stopped by the second bear.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Hand Cannons vs Giant Gummy Bears
  2. 00:24Sponsor: LAS Concealment Ronin 3.0 Holster
  3. 01:10Test Setup: Gummy Bear Ballistics Medium
  4. 01:56.500 S&W Magnum Test
  5. 02:59.460 S&W Magnum Test
  6. 04:01.50 AE Desert Eagle Test
  7. 05:30Standard Caliber Tests (.45 ACP, 9mm, .22 LR)
  8. 07:53Conclusion: Penetration Results

Frequently Asked Questions

How many gummy bears did the .500 S&W Magnum penetrate?

The Smith & Wesson Performance Center .500 Magnum, using Underwood 350gr JHP ammunition, penetrated through three 5lb giant gummy bears and stopped in the fourth bear during the test.

What was the penetration depth of the .50 AE Desert Eagle against gummy bears?

The Magnum Research Desert Eagle chambered in .50 AE, firing Underwood 300gr JHP rounds, penetrated two 5lb giant gummy bears and came to rest within the third bear.

How did standard handgun calibers perform against the gummy bears?

Standard calibers tested, including .45 ACP, 9mm, and .22 LR, were all stopped by the second 5lb giant gummy bear, demonstrating significantly less penetration than the larger magnum cartridges.

What ammunition was used for the magnum handgun tests?

For the .500 S&W Magnum test, Underwood 350gr JHP ammunition was used. The .460 S&W Magnum test utilized Underwood 300gr JHP, and the .50 AE Desert Eagle also fired Underwood 300gr JHP.

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