500 Mag VS Bulletproof Glass

Published on April 27, 2026
Duration: 1:30

This video tests the ballistic resistance of approximately one-inch thick, multi-layer plexiglass, commonly used in bank teller windows, against a powerful 500 Smith & Wesson Magnum round. The glass, rated for 357 Magnum, was completely destroyed by the 500 Magnum, demonstrating its inability to withstand significantly higher energy rounds. The test highlights the limitations of ballistic materials when subjected to forces exceeding their design specifications.

Quick Summary

A one-inch thick, multi-layer plexiglass bulletproof glass, rated for 357 Magnum, was tested against a 500 Smith & Wesson Magnum round. The powerful magnum cartridge, firing a 350-grain soft point projectile, completely destroyed the glass, demonstrating its inability to withstand significantly higher energy levels.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Introduction to Bulletproof Glass
  2. 00:22Testing with 500 Magnum
  3. 00:31Ammunition Details
  4. 00:50Post-Impact Assessment
  5. 01:01Glass Rating and Performance
  6. 01:14Comparison to Pistol Cartridges
  7. 01:21Destruction by 500 Magnum

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of bulletproof glass was tested?

The video tested approximately one-inch thick, multi-layer plexiglass, similar to what is used in bank teller windows. This material was rated to withstand 357 Magnum rounds.

How did the 500 Smith & Wesson Magnum perform against the bulletproof glass?

The 500 Smith & Wesson Magnum, firing a 350-grain soft point projectile, completely destroyed the bulletproof glass. The impact was so severe that the glass was rendered useless and likely would not have stopped subsequent rounds.

What is the ballistic limitation of this type of bulletproof glass?

The ballistic limitation of this specific bulletproof glass is its inability to withstand significantly higher energy rounds like the 500 Smith & Wesson Magnum. While rated for 357 Magnum, it failed catastrophically against the more powerful cartridge.

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