How Bullet Proof is a Hand Grenade ???

Published on May 26, 2021
Duration: 11:18

This video tests the bullet resistance of WWI/WWII era Mk 2 'pineapple' and Korean/Vietnam era M26 'lemon' grenades. While .22 LR and 9mm FMJ rounds caused superficial damage or minor penetration, a high-powered 7.62x54R rifle round completely destroyed the grenade. Shotgun birdshot also failed to penetrate, but 00 buckshot successfully breached and detonated the ordnance, debunking the myth of 'skeet shooting' grenades.

Quick Summary

Hand grenades are not bulletproof. While .22 LR and 9mm FMJ rounds may only cause superficial damage or minor penetration, high-powered rifle rounds like 7.62x54R and 00 buckshot can easily destroy them.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Grenade History & Myth
  2. 01:50Testing .22 LR Rounds
  3. 03:11Testing 9mm FMJ Rounds
  4. 04:41Testing 7.62x54R Rifle Round
  5. 05:51Testing Shotgun Birdshot & Buckshot
  6. 08:35Testing 00 Buckshot & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a grenade withstand .22 LR bullets?

No, .22 LR rounds fired from a Ruger 10/22 only caused minor surface scratches and lead deposits on the Mk 2 and M26 grenades, failing to penetrate their cast iron or steel casings.

Will 9mm bullets penetrate a hand grenade?

Yes, 9mm FMJ rounds can penetrate the outer casing of grenades like the Mk 2 and M26, with some bullets lodging inside, but they typically do not achieve a full pass-through.

What caliber can destroy a hand grenade?

High-powered rifle calibers like 7.62x54R, and larger shotgun loads such as 00 buckshot, are capable of destroying or penetrating hand grenade casings due to their significant energy and projectile size.

Are grenades bulletproof against shotgun blasts?

Grenades are not bulletproof against all shotgun loads. While birdshot and #4 buckshot may only cause superficial damage or deformation, 00 buckshot pellets successfully penetrated and destroyed the tested grenades.

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