50cal Desert Eagle vs Armored hoodie

Published on March 10, 2021
Duration: 9:58

This guide outlines the procedure for testing the ballistic resistance of an armored hoodie, as demonstrated by Edwin Sarkissian. It details the progression of testing from lower to higher calibers, including specific firearms like the Glock 17 and Desert Eagle .50 AE, and emphasizes safe handling and documentation. The testing reveals the effectiveness of Level 3A Kevlar against various threats, while also highlighting limitations under sustained fire.

Quick Summary

A Level 3A Wonder Hoodie, featuring Kevlar in the torso and hood, was subjected to rigorous ballistic testing. It successfully stopped .22LR, .50 AE from a Desert Eagle, and 12-gauge shotgun rounds. However, it showed limitations against sustained 9mm fire from a Glock 17, with penetration occurring after multiple rapid shots.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Armored Hoodie
  2. 01:12.22 Caliber Testing
  3. 01:569mm Glock 17 Testing
  4. 04:10.50 AE Desert Eagle Testing
  5. 06:35Shotgun Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Level 3A body armor?

Level 3A is a ballistic protection standard set by the NIJ, designed to stop common handgun rounds like 9mm and .44 Magnum. It offers protection against most handgun threats but is not rated for rifle rounds. It's often found in soft armor like vests and hoodies.

Can a .50 AE Desert Eagle penetrate Level 3A armor?

In this test, a Level 3A Wonder Hoodie surprisingly stopped a point-blank .50 AE round from a Desert Eagle. However, significant blunt force trauma would likely occur, and this is an extreme test not representative of typical threats.

How does soft body armor perform under sustained fire?

Soft body armor, like the Level 3A Kevlar in the tested hoodie, has limitations under sustained fire. While it stopped a single 9mm round, a rapid string of 13 rounds from a Glock 17 resulted in penetration, which is expected for this type of armor.

What firearms were used to test the armored hoodie?

The armored hoodie was tested against a suppressed .22 caliber machine gun, a 9mm Glock 17, a .50 AE Magnum Research Desert Eagle, and a 12-gauge shotgun firing both birdshot and a slug.

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