Can you shoot through an APC with a Glock?

Published on November 15, 2025
Duration: 1:04

This guide details a test to determine if a Glock pistol, converted to fire 6.5mm CBJ ammunition, can penetrate the armor of an MT-LB APC. The test involves comparing the 6.5mm CBJ round against standard 9mm, 5.56mm, and 7.62mm rounds on a 7mm hardened steel plate. The video demonstrates a successful penetration with the 6.5mm CBJ, highlighting its advanced armor-piercing capabilities.

Quick Summary

A Glock pistol, when converted to fire the specialized 6.5mm CBJ APDS ammunition via a barrel swap, can penetrate the 7mm hardened armor plate of an MT-LB APC. Standard 9mm, 5.56mm, and 7.62mm rounds failed to penetrate this armor.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: 6.5mm CBJ APDS
  2. 00:06Target: MT-LB APC Armor Plate
  3. 00:13Baseline Test: 9mm & 5.56mm
  4. 00:29Baseline Test: 7.62mm NATO
  5. 00:38Glock Conversion & 6.5mm CBJ Test

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a standard Glock pistol penetrate an APC's armor?

A standard Glock firing 9mm Parabellum cannot penetrate an MT-LB APC's 7mm hardened armor plate. However, when converted to fire the specialized 6.5mm CBJ APDS round via a barrel swap, it successfully achieved clean penetration.

What is the 6.5mm CBJ cartridge?

The 6.5mm CBJ is a specialized cartridge, particularly the APDS (Armor Piercing Discarding Sabot) variant, designed for high penetration. It features a tungsten core and is compatible with 9mm Glock magazines and frames with a barrel modification.

How does the 6.5mm CBJ compare to standard rifle calibers against armor?

Against a 7mm hardened armor plate, the 6.5mm CBJ APDS round penetrated cleanly. Standard 9mm, 5.56mm, and 7.62mm rounds failed to penetrate, causing only minor marks or divots.

What kind of armor was tested in the video?

The armor tested was a 7mm (0.25 inch) thick hardened steel plate taken from the rear door of a Russian MT-LB armored personnel carrier (APC).

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