Here's Why THIS is the Most Badass AK!!!

Published on December 18, 2022
Duration: 9:46

This video showcases the Meridian Defense Corp 'Pestilence' AK-47, highlighting its custom battle-worn finish and legal barrel length configuration. The core of the review involves a unique projectile stopping test using large balls of Christmas lights, demonstrating their effectiveness against various calibers from .22LR up to .50 BMG. The AK-47, both suppressed and unsuppressed, is tested against the light balls, with significant penetration observed from larger calibers.

Quick Summary

The Meridian Defense 'Pestilence' AK-47, with its battle-worn finish and legal 16-inch OAL, was tested against Christmas light balls. While stopping .22LR, it was penetrated by 9mm, 7.62x39mm, and .50 BMG rounds, demonstrating the limits of this unconventional target.

Chapters

  1. 00:21Meridian Defense Pestilence AK-47 Intro
  2. 01:32Christmas Light Ball Experiment Setup
  3. 02:03Testing with .22LR and 9mm
  4. 03:31Shotgun and AK-47 Testing
  5. 07:02Demolitia Giveaway Announcement
  6. 08:04Final Test: .50 BMG

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Meridian Defense Pestilence AK-47?

The Meridian Defense 'Pestilence' AK-47 is a custom firearm featuring a battle-worn finish designed to resemble a battlefield pickup. It has a 14.5-inch barrel with a pinned muzzle device for legal compliance and a distinctive 'dong' foregrip.

How effective are Christmas lights at stopping bullets?

In this experiment, densely packed Christmas lights stopped .22LR rounds but were penetrated by 9mm and larger calibers like 7.62x39mm and .50 BMG, showing limited effectiveness against higher-energy projectiles.

What calibers were tested against the Christmas light balls?

The experiment tested .22LR, 9mm, 12 Gauge (double-aught buckshot), 7.62x39mm from an AK-47, and finally .50 BMG from a Barrett M82A1 against the Christmas light ball targets.

What is the Demolitia giveaway?

Demolition Ranch announced a giveaway featuring Demolitia survival backpacks, hydration bladders, first aid kits, and emergency tools. The grand prize is a modified 1995 Ford F-150 truck.

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