Can SOFT Armor Stop 9mm Out Of a RIFLE (penetration test) #civtac #gun #tactical

Published on April 9, 2024
Duration: 0:59

This test evaluates if a 9mm round fired from a 16-inch rifle barrel can penetrate soft body armor that stopped the same round from a pistol. The results show the armor successfully stopped the rifle-fired 9mm round, indicating limited velocity gains for 9mm in longer barrels. The host emphasizes that 9mm is optimized for pistol-length barrels.

Quick Summary

A 9mm round fired from a 16-inch rifle barrel did not penetrate the Armored Republic AR500 backpack insert (soft armor). This indicates that 9mm is optimized for pistols, and longer rifle barrels offer limited velocity gains for this caliber against soft body armor.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Pistol vs. Soft Armor Test
  2. 00:10Hypothesis: Rifle Velocity Impact
  3. 00:21Rifle Test Execution
  4. 00:33Results & Conclusion: Armor Stops Rifle 9mm

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a 9mm round fired from a rifle penetrate soft body armor?

In this test, a 9mm round fired from a 16-inch rifle barrel did not penetrate the Armored Republic AR500 backpack insert, which is made of soft armor. This suggests that standard soft armor can stop 9mm rounds even when fired from a rifle.

Does a longer barrel increase 9mm bullet velocity significantly for penetration?

While longer barrels generally increase bullet velocity, 9mm ammunition is optimized for pistol-length barrels. This test showed limited acceleration gains for 9mm in a 16-inch rifle barrel, meaning it didn't significantly increase penetration power against this specific soft armor.

What gear was used in the 9mm rifle vs. soft armor test?

The test utilized a Stern Defense 16-inch 9mm rifle build and an Armored Republic AR500 Armor backpack insert. The host demonstrated the armor's effectiveness against both pistol and rifle-fired 9mm rounds.

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