Magnum Pistols vs Body Armor

Published on July 12, 2018
Duration: 15:47

This video tests vintage 1995 body armor against various magnum handgun calibers. While .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum rounds were mostly stopped, specialized penetrator rounds and higher calibers like .500 Magnum and .45-70 Government proved capable of defeating the armor. The test highlights the limitations of older body armor against modern or specialized ammunition.

Quick Summary

Vintage 1995 body armor rated for .44 Magnum was tested against various magnum calibers. While it stopped standard .357 and .44 Magnum rounds, specialized penetrator rounds and higher calibers like .500 Magnum and .45-70 Government proved capable of defeating it.

Chapters

  1. 00:07Intro: 1995 Body Armor & Test Setup
  2. 00:56.357 Magnum Test Results
  3. 02:35.357 Magnum Extreme Penetrator Test
  4. 03:49.44 Magnum Test Results
  5. 05:25.44 Magnum Extreme Penetrator Test
  6. 06:41.500 Magnum Test Results
  7. 10:30.450 Marlin Test Results
  8. 12:48.45-70 Government Test Results

Frequently Asked Questions

Can .357 Magnum penetrate 1995 body armor?

Yes, standard .357 Magnum rounds were stopped by the 1995 body armor, though they caused significant bulges. However, a specialized 140gr Extreme Penetrator round managed to penetrate one panel.

What about .44 Magnum rounds versus old body armor?

The 1995 body armor successfully stopped standard .44 Magnum rounds, including a 240gr hollow point and a 320gr hard cast bullet. However, a 220gr .44 Magnum Extreme Penetrator round penetrated the armor twice.

Did .500 Magnum penetrate the vintage body armor?

A lighter 275gr Barnes .500 Magnum round penetrated the armor. Surprisingly, heavier rounds like 480gr, 500gr, and even 700gr flat point bullets were stopped by the soft armor panels.

Can .45-70 Government rounds defeat old body armor?

Yes, high-velocity .45-70 Government 325gr Extreme Hunter +P rounds, made of solid copper, easily penetrated both layered armor panels used in the test.

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