50cal vs Dry Walls

Published on August 16, 2018
Duration: 10:53

Edwin Sarkissian, a high-profile firearms content creator, demonstrates a systematic experiment testing the drywall penetration capabilities of various calibers. The video showcases the performance of .50 BMG, 9mm, .50 AE, .458 SOCOM, and .500 S&W Magnum rounds against 96 sheets of 1/2-inch drywall, providing valuable ballistics data.

Quick Summary

Edwin Sarkissian conducted a ballistics test using 96 sheets of 1/2-inch drywall to measure firearm penetration. The .50 BMG API round penetrated 55 sheets, while 9mm stopped at 22. Other calibers like .50 AE, .458 SOCOM, and .500 S&W Magnum were also tested, with the .500 S&W Magnum showing notable performance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:31.50 BMG Test
  3. 02:209mm Test
  4. 03:00.50 AE Test
  5. 03:55.458 SOCOM Test
  6. 08:35.500 S&W Magnum Test

Frequently Asked Questions

How many sheets of drywall can a .50 BMG round penetrate?

A .50 BMG API silver-tip round fired from a Serbu BFG-50A rifle penetrated 55 sheets of 1/2-inch drywall in a test conducted by Edwin Sarkissian.

What is the drywall penetration difference between 9mm and .50 AE?

A 9mm round from a Glock 19X stopped at the 22nd sheet of drywall, while a .50 AE round from a Desert Eagle penetrated 30 sheets, demonstrating a significant difference in penetration power.

Which caliber performed best in the drywall penetration test?

The .50 BMG API round demonstrated the highest penetration, piercing 55 sheets of drywall. The .500 S&W Magnum with specialized rounds also showed impressive performance, penetrating 32 sheets.

What types of firearms were used in the drywall penetration test?

The test featured a Serbu BFG-50A (.50 BMG), Glock 19X (9mm), Desert Eagle (.50 AE), a CMMG rifle (.458 SOCOM), and a Smith & Wesson .500 Magnum revolver.

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