KRISS VECTOR VS PUMPKIN - 9MM VS 45 ACP

Published on September 26, 2016
Duration: 4:39

This video compares the pumpkin penetration of 9mm, .380 ACP FMJ, and .45 ACP ammunition. The 9mm penetrated 3 pumpkins, .380 ACP FMJ penetrated 6, and .45 ACP penetrated 5. The .380 FMJ's high penetration was attributed to its lack of expansion compared to the hollow-point rounds.

Quick Summary

In a pumpkin penetration test, a 9mm round went through 3 pumpkins, .380 ACP FMJ went through 6, and .45 ACP went through 5. The .380 FMJ's higher penetration was due to its lack of expansion compared to hollow-point rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and 9mm Test
  2. 00:149mm Penetration Analysis
  3. 00:50.380 ACP Makarov Test
  4. 01:19.380 ACP Penetration Analysis
  5. 02:11Ammunition Comparison
  6. 02:48Kriss Vector .45 ACP Test
  7. 03:21.45 ACP Penetration Analysis
  8. 04:14Conclusion and Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pumpkins did the 9mm round penetrate in the test?

In the test conducted by Edwin Sarkissian, a 9mm round fired from a Glock 17 penetrated three pumpkins completely, stopping just before entering the fourth pumpkin.

What was the penetration difference between .380 ACP FMJ and .45 ACP hollow point rounds?

The .380 ACP FMJ round penetrated six pumpkins, while the .45 ACP hollow point penetrated five. The FMJ's higher penetration was noted due to its lack of expansion.

Which firearm was used for the .45 ACP pumpkin test?

The .45 ACP test was conducted using a Kriss Vector carbine. Due to a missing magazine, the firearm was manually single-loaded for the shot.

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