9MM vs 40 CAL vs 45 ACP vs CINDER BLOCK

Published on December 5, 2016
Duration: 4:01

This video features Edwin Sarkissian, a high-profile firearms content creator, conducting an experimental penetration test. He compares the effectiveness of 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP calibers fired from Glock handguns against cinder blocks. The results indicate that .40 S&W demonstrated superior penetration in this specific test medium, surprising the presenter.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic test against cinder blocks, .40 S&W proved most effective, penetrating the barrier. The 9mm was stopped by the concrete structure, and the .45 ACP ricocheted after creating spalling. This suggests .40 S&W offers a superior balance of velocity and weight for penetrating such materials.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Test Setup
  2. 00:319mm Penetration Test
  3. 01:09.45 ACP Penetration Test
  4. 02:42.40 S&W Penetration Test
  5. 03:19Conclusion and Results

Frequently Asked Questions

Which handgun caliber penetrates cinder blocks the best?

In Edwin Sarkissian's test, the .40 S&W caliber demonstrated the best penetration against cinder blocks, outperforming both 9mm and .45 ACP. This was attributed to a favorable balance of velocity and projectile weight for this specific barrier material.

How did the .45 ACP perform against a cinder block?

The .45 ACP round, fired from a Glock 30 Gen 4, created a shallow entry hole and significant internal spalling on the cinder block but ultimately ricocheted, failing to achieve full penetration.

What was the performance of the 9mm round against a cinder block?

The 9mm round, fired from a Glock 19, penetrated the initial surface of the cinder block but was stopped by the concrete structure within, failing to pass through the hollow center of the block.

What firearms were used in the cinder block penetration test?

The test utilized Glock handguns: a Glock 19 for the 9mm caliber, a Glock 23 for the .40 S&W caliber, and a Glock 30 Gen 4 for the .45 ACP caliber.

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