Body Armor Test | Handgun, Magnum, Shotgun, MAC-10, MP5

This video tests the ballistic performance of the TacticalXMen UTA Level IIIA Ultralightweight Body Armor. The armor is subjected to various handgun rounds, buckshot, and a subsonic 300 Blackout round. While it successfully stops all rounds it's rated for, it fails against the subsonic 300 Blackout. The review also covers the accompanying Universal Armor plate carrier.

This video from Louisiana Firearms humorously tests the ballistic resistance of a Lodge Cast Iron Skillet against various calibers, from 9mm to .50 BMG. The instructor, demonstrating experienced firearm handling, compares the penetration and damage inflicted by each round. While presented with entertainment value, the segment offers insights into projectile performance against a dense, non-standard material, highlighting the destructive power of larger calibers.

This video provides an in-depth review and ballistic test of the RMA Armament 1165MC Gen 2 NIJ Level IV body armor. The reviewer details the plate's specifications, including its thinness, high purity ceramic composition, multi-curve design, and lightweight construction. Multiple ballistic tests are conducted using various calibers (.30-06, 5.56x45mm, 9mm, .22LR) against a water jug target to assess penetration and backface deformation, demonstrating the armor's protective capabilities.

This video features an expert-level ballistic test comparing 1776 USA's lead-free 9mm ammunition against traditional FMJ rounds. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, conducts multiple penetration tests, including cinderblocks, car doors, and body armor, highlighting the superior barrier penetration of the lead-free bonded steel projectiles. The tests also confirm the reliability of the lead-free rounds in cycling a Girsan Influencer X 1911 pistol.

This review tests Universal Armor's Level IIIA lightweight body armor, highlighting its exceptionally low weight (19 oz per plate) and integrated stab protection. The armor features a curved, 10x12 shooter's cut design inspired by tank armor for potential ricochet mitigation. Testing included 357 Magnum, 9mm, .40 S&W, 12 gauge buckshot, and surprisingly, 460 S&W Magnum, all of which were stopped without penetration, though 300 Blackout subsonic did penetrate.

This video details a test by Matt Carriker of DemolitionRanch, an experienced individual with a veterinary background, assessing the durability of an AR500 steel body armor plate against 50 shotgun slugs. The plate, featuring a rubberized spall guard, was subjected to various 12-gauge slug loads. Despite significant deformation and complete removal of the spall coating in the impact area, the steel plate itself did not crack or show signs of penetration after enduring all 50 rounds, demonstrating the resilience of AR500 steel against repeated high-impact shotgun slugs.

This video features a critique of a home defense AR-15 build by former Navy SEAL Jeff Gonzales. Key takeaways include the importance of a suppressor for indoor use, the critique of an overly complex sling, and recommendations for reliable optics. The discussion highlights the trade-offs of short-barreled rifles (SBRs) for home defense and emphasizes practical gear selection over complexity.

This guide details the tool-less field stripping process for the Beretta ARX-160, as demonstrated by a Beretta factory representative. It covers the quick-release barrel, stock, trigger group, and bolt assembly, emphasizing ease of maintenance. The representative highlights the rifle's modularity and ambidextrous features, noting its current military availability with future civilian plans.

This entry details the Fostech .50 Cal Drum Magazine, designed for Barrett M107 and 82A1 rifles, featuring a 20-round capacity and billet machined aluminum construction. It also touches upon the Fostech Rader .308 rifle. The information is presented with high technical focus from a manufacturer representative.

This video from ARFCOM News details a ballistic gel test of Remington's 158gr SJHP .357 Magnum ammunition fired from a 16-inch Rossi Model M92 carbine. The test highlights how carbine-length barrels significantly enhance .357 Magnum performance, achieving velocities comparable to some .300 Blackout loads and demonstrating substantial penetration and expansion in ballistic gel. The analysis touches on terminal ballistics theories and the unique behavior of high-velocity pistol rounds fired from rifles.