Is A Drum Cymbal Bulletproof???

Published on June 1, 2025
Duration: 1:32

This video tests the bullet resistance of a drum cymbal against various handgun and rifle calibers. While smaller calibers like .22 and .380 Auto only dent or bulge the cymbal, 9mm and larger rounds penetrate. The 5.56 rifle round creates a surprisingly small hole, whereas the 7.62x39 from an AK-47 easily pierces it. The experiment highlights the significant difference in ballistic performance between different firearm calibers and their impact on materials.

Quick Summary

A drum cymbal is not bulletproof. While .22 and .380 Auto rounds may only dent or bulge it, 9mm, .45 ACP, 5.56, and 7.62x39 calibers successfully penetrate, causing tearing and significant damage to the metal.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Bulletproof Cymbal Test
  2. 00:10.22 Caliber vs Cymbal
  3. 00:18.380 Auto vs Cymbal
  4. 00:269mm vs Cymbal (GForce Arms 1911)
  5. 00:47.45 ACP vs Cymbal (Standard Mfg 1911)
  6. 01:005.56 Rifle vs Cymbal
  7. 01:147.62x39 (AK-47) vs Cymbal

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a drum cymbal stop bullets?

A drum cymbal is not bulletproof. While smaller calibers like .22 and .380 Auto may only cause dents or bulges, larger calibers such as 9mm, .45 ACP, 5.56, and 7.62x39 can penetrate and tear through the metal.

Which calibers penetrated the drum cymbal in the test?

The 9mm, .45 ACP, 5.56 rifle round, and 7.62x39 rifle round all successfully penetrated the drum cymbal during the test. The 9mm caused tearing, the .45 ACP created a larger hole, and the rifle rounds punched through cleanly.

Did the .22 or .380 Auto penetrate the drum cymbal?

No, the .22 caliber and .380 Auto rounds did not penetrate the drum cymbal. The .22 caused a dent and a loud noise, while the .380 Auto created a bulge on the backside of the cymbal without piercing it.

How did the 5.56 rifle round perform against the cymbal?

The 5.56 rifle round surprisingly created a very small, clean hole through the drum cymbal. It penetrated effectively with less apparent damage and noise compared to some of the handgun rounds.

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