Shooting Hollowpoints Thru a Car Door - TheFireArmGuy

Published on May 11, 2012
Duration: 5:25

This test evaluates the penetration capabilities of various hollowpoint handgun calibers (.22 LR, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) through a car door with plywood backing. Most calibers, including .22 LR, 9mm, and .40 S&W, consistently penetrated both materials. The .45 ACP showed varied results, with one round expanding significantly upon hitting the door and failing to penetrate the plywood, while others passed through.

Quick Summary

Hollowpoint ammunition from .22 LR, 9mm, and .40 S&W calibers generally penetrated a car door and plywood backing. A .45 ACP round showed significant expansion upon hitting the door, failing to penetrate the plywood, while other .45 ACP rounds did penetrate.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Car Door Test Setup
  2. 00:24Firearms & Ammo Overview: GSG, XD-9, Glock 27, Glock 30
  3. 00:44.22 LR Penetration Test Results
  4. 01:339mm Hollowpoint Penetration Test
  5. 02:27.40 S&W Hollowpoint Penetration Test
  6. 03:19.45 ACP Hollowpoint Penetration Test & Expansion
  7. 04:36Conclusion: AR-15 Rapid Fire & Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested shooting through a car door?

The test included .22 LR fired from a GSG 522, 9mm from a Springfield XD-9, .40 S&W from a Glock 27, and .45 ACP from a Glock 30. All were tested with various brands of hollowpoint ammunition.

Did all hollowpoint rounds penetrate the car door?

Most common handgun calibers like .22 LR, 9mm, and .40 S&W successfully penetrated the car door and plywood backing. However, one .45 ACP round expanded significantly upon hitting the door and failed to penetrate the plywood.

What was the setup for the car door penetration test?

The test involved shooting various hollowpoint handgun calibers at an '88 Caravan car door, which was backed by plywood. The shooting distance was approximately 8-9 yards for most tests.

Which caliber showed the most expansion when hitting the car door?

The .45 ACP ammunition tested demonstrated the most significant expansion upon impact with the car door. One recovered .45 ACP projectile showed full expansion, preventing it from penetrating the plywood backing.

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