Full Auto Desert Eagle vs Body Armor

Published on March 29, 2022
Duration: 10:36

This guide outlines a general protocol for testing body armor against various firearms and calibers, as demonstrated by Edwin Sarkissian. It covers initial handgun testing, high-volume fire scenarios, and rifle caliber engagements, emphasizing the limitations of soft armor against rifle threats. The expert demonstrates safe handling and analysis of ballistic test results.

Quick Summary

Level 3A body armor, like the RTS Tactical vest tested, effectively stopped .50 AE rounds from a modified full-auto Desert Eagle. However, it failed to stop rifle rounds from an AK-47 (7.62x39mm) and an M14 (.308), highlighting that Level 3A is designed for handgun threats only and requires hard armor plates for rifle protection.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Gear Setup
  2. 01:15Desert Eagle Test
  3. 02:49Sponsor Segment: Grip6
  4. 05:15Uzi 9mm Test
  5. 07:20AK-47 Rifle Test
  6. 08:52M14 .308 Test and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the effectiveness of Level 3A body armor against a full-auto Desert Eagle in .50 AE?

Level 3A body armor, such as the RTS Tactical vest tested, successfully stopped multiple .50 AE rounds from a modified full-auto Desert Eagle at point-blank range without penetration, demonstrating its capability against powerful handgun calibers.

Can Level 3A body armor stop rifle rounds like 7.62x39mm or .308?

No, Level 3A soft body armor is not designed to stop rifle rounds. As demonstrated, 7.62x39mm from an AK-47 and 7.62x51mm (.308) from an M14 easily penetrated the RTS Tactical Level 3A vest.

What firearms were tested against the RTS Tactical Level 3A body armor?

The RTS Tactical Level 3A body armor was tested against a modified full-auto Desert Eagle in .50 AE, an Uzi 9mm, an AK-47 chambered in 7.62x39mm, and an M14 in 7.62x51mm (.308).

What are the limitations of Level 3A body armor?

The primary limitation of Level 3A body armor is its ineffectiveness against rifle-caliber ammunition. While it provides excellent protection against most handgun threats, it offers minimal to no protection against rounds fired from assault rifles or battle rifles.

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