can a baseball bat stop a bullet?

Published on January 5, 2017
Duration: 5:48

This video demonstrates a ballistic test comparing the stopping power of a baseball bat against different firearm calibers. Expert Edwin Sarkissian, a known firearms content creator, tests a 9mm round from a Glock 19 and a .50 AE round from a Desert Eagle against maple baseball bats. The 9mm was stopped, while the .50 AE shattered the bat.

Quick Summary

A maple baseball bat can stop a 9mm bullet, as demonstrated with a Glock 19. However, a much more powerful .50 AE round fired from a Desert Eagle completely shattered the bat, showing a significant difference in ballistic performance between the calibers.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Bat Purchase
  2. 00:54Experiment Context: The Walking Dead
  3. 01:439mm Ballistic Test (Glock 19)
  4. 03:58.50 AE Ballistic Test (Desert Eagle)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a baseball bat stop a 9mm bullet?

Yes, a sturdy maple baseball bat can stop a 9mm bullet. In a ballistic test, a 9mm round fired from a Glock 19 lodged itself deep within the wood of the bat without penetrating through.

What happened when a .50 AE bullet hit a baseball bat?

When a powerful .50 AE round, fired from a Desert Eagle using Underwood Ammo, hit a maple baseball bat, it completely shattered the wood and passed straight through, demonstrating the round's destructive power.

What firearms were used in the baseball bat vs. bullet test?

The test utilized a Glock 19 handgun firing 9mm ammunition and a Desert Eagle handgun firing .50 AE ammunition. Both firearms were used to shoot at maple baseball bats.

What kind of baseball bat was used for the test?

The experiment used maple baseball bats, with one specifically noted as having an MSRP of $139.99, indicating a quality piece of sporting equipment used for the ballistic testing.

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