Ebay Armor plates vs 50cal

Published on April 5, 2020
Duration: 11:32

This video tests the effectiveness of eBay-sourced Level IIIA armor plates against various high-powered rifle and handgun rounds. While the plates successfully stopped a .44 Magnum, they were completely penetrated by .50 BMG, 5.56mm, 7.62x39mm, and 7.62x51mm rounds, highlighting the limitations of Level IIIA armor against military-grade rifle threats.

Quick Summary

eBay armor plates marketed as Level IIIA were tested against various calibers. They were completely penetrated by .50 BMG, 5.56mm, and 7.62x39mm rounds, but successfully stopped a .44 Magnum, confirming their rating for handgun threats only.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: eBay Armor Plates & Setup
  2. 00:43.50 BMG APIT Round Test
  3. 03:565.56mm & 7.62x39mm Rifle Tests
  4. 06:52.308 & .44 Magnum Handgun Tests

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the outcome of testing eBay armor plates against a .50 BMG round?

The eBay armor plates, claimed to be Level IIIA, were completely penetrated by a single .50 BMG APIT round. The round also went through a wooden board and shattered the concrete backing, demonstrating the extreme power of .50 BMG.

Did the Level IIIA armor plates stop rifle rounds like 5.56mm or 7.62x39mm?

No, the Level IIIA plates failed to stop common rifle rounds. A 5.56mm Green Tip round penetrated three plates, and a 7.62x39mm round penetrated two plates, indicating they are not rated for these threats.

What threats were the eBay Level IIIA armor plates effective against?

The tested eBay Level IIIA armor plates successfully stopped a .44 Magnum round fired from a Desert Eagle. This aligns with the expected performance for Level IIIA armor against handgun threats.

What materials were the eBay armor plates made of?

Based on visual inspection, the eBay armor plates appeared to be a ceramic and Kevlar composite. The video showed them as white, textured plates.

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