I Bought an Assassin Pistol... and I Totally Regret It...

Published on May 16, 2023
Duration: 16:16

This video details an experimental test of a homemade 350-layer silk ballistic armor plate against various handgun calibers, from .22 LR to .44 Magnum. It also features a critical review of the B&T Station Six-45, a bolt-action .45 ACP pistol designed for suppressed use, highlighting significant issues with its trigger pull and magazine feeding reliability, ultimately leading to a regretful purchase despite its unique 'assassin' concept.

Quick Summary

The B&T Station Six-45 is a bolt-action .45 ACP pistol designed for suppressed use, but suffers from a very heavy trigger pull and magazine feeding issues. Homemade silk armor, while stopping .22 LR and subsonic 9mm, was penetrated by supersonic 9mm, .357 Magnum, and .44 Magnum rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Hunting Parody Intro
  2. 02:15Silk Body Armor Introduction
  3. 03:28B&T Station Six-45 Overview
  4. 04:33Ballistic Testing: .22 LR and 9mm
  5. 06:27B&T Station Six Testing and Issues
  6. 12:53Ballistic Testing: .357 and .44 Magnum
  7. 14:13Final Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B&T Station Six-45 pistol?

The B&T Station Six-45 (VP9) is a bolt-action .45 ACP pistol designed for maximum suppression. It features an integrated wipe-based suppressor system intended for stealth operations, often referred to as an 'assassin pistol'.

How effective is homemade silk ballistic armor?

A homemade plate made of 350 layers of silk and glue, about 3 inches thick, stopped .22 LR and subsonic 9mm rounds. However, it was penetrated by supersonic 9mm, .357 Magnum, and .44 Magnum rounds.

What are the main issues with the B&T Station Six-45?

The primary complaints about the B&T Station Six-45 are an extremely heavy trigger pull and magazine feeding malfunctions, potentially caused by a factory spacer, leading to reliability concerns.

Can silk armor stop high-caliber handgun rounds?

While silk armor can stop lower-power rounds like .22 LR and 9mm, it proved insufficient against more powerful calibers such as .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum in testing.

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