AR500 Armor vs Cannon

This video from FPSRussia provides an expert-level demonstration and test of AR500 Armor products, including Level 3A soft body armor and AR500 steel plates. The host, a high-tier tactical influencer, showcases the armor's capabilities against a range of threats from common handgun calibers up to the powerful .500 S&W Magnum and .50 BMG. The testing highlights the effectiveness of the anti-spalling coating on steel plates and clearly defines the limitations of personal body armor against extreme threats.

This video tests Fire Quest armor-piercing shotgun ammunition against AR500 SA2 steel armor. The test reveals that while the ammunition left a mark, it failed to penetrate the AR500 steel. The armor's rating for 'penetrating threats' or 'green tips' provided additional defense.

This video demonstrates the performance of Level 3 body armor against common rifle rounds. It tests 5.56x45mm FMJ, 7.62x39mm FMJ, and 7.62x51mm NATO (.308 Winchester) rounds. The armor shows significant backface deformation with the 7.62x39mm and 308 rounds, indicating substantial force transfer, though it successfully stops all tested rounds.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of M855A1 and M193 ammunition against AR500 steel armor using various AR-15 barrel lengths (14.7", 16", 18", and 20"). The results indicate that M855A1 can penetrate AR500 with a 20-inch barrel but is stopped by a 14.7-inch barrel. M193 penetrates AR500 with 18-inch and 20-inch barrels but is stopped by a 16-inch barrel. The presenter concludes that AR500 may not be reliable against standard ball ammunition from longer barrels, favoring ceramic armor.

This video demonstrates a ballistic test comparing M193 5.56x45mm ammunition fired from a 20-inch barrel AR-15 against an AR500 steel plate at 15 yards. The test, conducted by Karl Kasarda of InRangeTV, utilizes a KE Arms KP-15 lower receiver and a Trijicon ACOG optic. High-speed footage captures the projectile impact, providing technical insights into the performance of the ammunition against hardened steel.

This guide details a method for testing the effectiveness of crystal-loaded shotgun shells, as demonstrated by Civilian Tactical. The process involves using various targets like paper, water bottles, and ballistics gel to assess spread, energy transfer, and penetration depth. The results indicated that the crystal shells shattered upon impact, acting similarly to cut shells and achieving approximately 50% of the depth required for a 'deadly' rating in ballistics gel.

This video provides an expert-level overview of a heavily customized AR-15, nicknamed the 'Zombie Destroyer', built for a thematic zombie apocalypse scenario. The build features an extensive accessory loadout including multiple optics, lasers, and flashlights, along with a high magazine capacity. The demonstration includes rapid fire, engagement of Tannerite targets, and unique shooting techniques, showcasing the rifle's capabilities and the instructor's proficiency.

This video details an extreme AR-15 meltdown test, pushing a custom build to its limits. Expert instructor Eric demonstrates the process, highlighting component durability and failure points under sustained fire. The test concludes with a catastrophic barrel failure after 830 rounds, providing valuable insights into the platform's resilience.

This guide details the process of conducting an extreme durability test on an AK-47 variant, specifically the Definitive Arms VEPR, as demonstrated by Iraqveteran8888. The test involves sustained full-auto fire to induce critical heat failure, followed by inspection of components like the barrel and gas block. The expert assessment highlights the rifle's resilience, lasting 895 rounds before failure, and compares its performance to other platforms.

This guide details a 700-round rapid-fire stress test on a Yugo M92 PAP AK-47 variant, demonstrating the platform's legendary durability under extreme heat. Performed by Eric from Iraqveteran8888, the test highlights safe handling of overheated firearms and concludes with a tribute to Mikhail Kalashnikov's engineering legacy. The firearm successfully completed the test despite significant heat buildup.