50 CAL GLOCK vs DESERT EAGLE

Published on March 4, 2021
Duration: 11:09

This guide details a comprehensive ballistic and durability testing methodology for large-caliber handguns, as demonstrated by Kentucky Ballistics. It covers testing energy transfer through various mediums, structural integrity against cinder blocks, and penetration capabilities against body armor. The analysis emphasizes the significant differences in performance between the .50 GI Glock and the .50 AE Desert Eagle, particularly in ballistic gel where expansion characteristics are crucial.

Quick Summary

In a comparison by Kentucky Ballistics, the .50 AE Desert Eagle Mark XIX outperformed the .50 GI Glock in destructive tests. The Desert Eagle shattered cinder blocks and created significant damage to soda cans, while the .50 GI Glock showed less energy transfer. Both handguns' rounds were stopped by Caliber Armor's .44 Magnum rated body armor, and the .50 AE expanded properly in ballistic gel, unlike the .50 GI.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: 50 Caliber Handguns Compared
  2. 00:24Firearm and Ammunition Overview
  3. 01:45Soda Can Energy Transfer Test
  4. 03:18Nacho Cheese Can Impact Test
  5. 04:28Body Armor Test
  6. 05:36Cinder Block Destruction Test
  7. 07:46Ballistic Gel Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the main difference in performance between the .50 GI Glock and the Desert Eagle in ballistic gel?

The .50 GI round, using a 275-grain JHP, failed to expand in the ballistic gel, creating a narrow wound channel. In contrast, the .50 AE round, with a 300-grain JHP, expanded effectively, resulting in a much larger wound cavity and demonstrating superior terminal ballistics.

How did the .50 GI Glock and Desert Eagle perform against cinder blocks?

The .50 AE Desert Eagle demonstrated significantly greater destructive power, completely shattering a 4-inch thick cinder block. The .50 GI Glock, while still powerful, only managed to break the cinder block in half, indicating a difference in energy transfer and penetration capability.

Was the Caliber Armor body armor effective against both .50 caliber rounds?

Yes, the Caliber Armor soft body armor, rated for .44 Magnum, successfully stopped both the .50 GI and .50 AE rounds fired from the handguns, demonstrating its protective capabilities against these large-caliber threats.

Which handgun showed more energy transfer in the soda can test?

The .50 AE Desert Eagle showed significantly more energy transfer in the soda can test, causing massive destruction. The .50 GI round passed through the cans with minimal effect, highlighting the difference in power between the two .50 caliber cartridges.

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