Desert Eagle 44 magnum vs body armor

Published on November 27, 2018
Duration: 6:00

This guide details a test of a DFNDR Armor Level 3A plate against a .44 Magnum Desert Eagle, using various Underwood Ammunition types including JHP and Extreme Penetrator rounds. The expert-level demonstration, led by Edwin Sarkissian, shows the armor's capability to stop these powerful handgun rounds, with detailed inspection of the internal layers post-testing. It highlights the importance of understanding armor ratings and the performance of different ammunition types against ballistic protection.

Quick Summary

A Level 3A body armor plate, constructed with Kevlar and Spectra Shield, was tested against a Desert Eagle .44 Magnum handgun firing Underwood Ammunition. The armor successfully stopped .44 Magnum JHP, .44 Magnum Extreme Penetrator, and .357 Magnum rounds, demonstrating its protective capabilities despite significant backface deformation from the JHP impact.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Gear Overview
  2. 00:41First Test: .44 Magnum Hollow Point
  3. 01:17Second Test: .44 Magnum Extreme Penetrator
  4. 02:34Third Test: .357 Magnum
  5. 03:07Armor Inspection and Results

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a .44 Magnum Desert Eagle penetrate Level 3A body armor?

A Level 3A body armor plate, rated for .44 Magnum JHP, successfully stopped rounds from a Desert Eagle .44 Magnum in testing. While significant backface deformation occurred, there was no penetration, indicating the armor's effectiveness against this threat.

What types of ammunition were tested against the Level 3A armor?

The Level 3A armor was tested against .44 Magnum Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) rounds, .44 Magnum Extreme Penetrator rounds from Underwood Ammo, and .357 Magnum rounds. The armor successfully stopped all tested projectiles.

What is Level 3A body armor rated to stop?

According to NIJ standards, Level 3A body armor is rated to stop handgun rounds, specifically including .357 Magnum FMJ and .44 Magnum JHP. This test demonstrated its capability against these and other powerful handgun rounds.

What brands of armor and ammunition were featured in the test?

The test featured DFNDR Armor's Level 3A plate and various ammunition from Underwood Ammo, including .44 Magnum JHP and Extreme Penetrator rounds. The Desert Eagle handgun used was from Magnum Research.

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