Giant sword bulletProof?

Published on August 16, 2020
Duration: 15:36

This video features Edwin Sarkissian, a high-profile firearms influencer, conducting an experimental test on the durability of a large decorative sword against various firearms. The test progresses from .22 LR to .50 AE, .44 Magnum, and 5.56 NATO, demonstrating the surprising resilience of the sword against smaller calibers and its eventual failure against larger, more powerful rounds. The expert assessment highlights Sarkissian's extensive experience in destructive testing and knowledge of specialized ammunition.

Quick Summary

In a durability test by firearms influencer Edwin Sarkissian, a large decorative sword showed remarkable resistance to smaller calibers like .22 LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, and 5.7x28mm. However, larger calibers such as .44 Magnum and .50 AE caused significant damage, with 5.56 NATO ultimately breaking the sword.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:59Glock 44 (.22 LR) Test
  3. 02:04Glock 42 (.380 ACP) Test
  4. 03:06Rex Zero 1S (9mm) Test
  5. 04:32FN Five-seveN (5.7x28mm) Test
  6. 06:11Taurus Raging Hunter (.44 Magnum) Test
  7. 09:03Desert Eagle (.50 AE) Test
  8. 11:34AK-Style Shotgun (12 Gauge) Test
  9. 13:39IWI Tavor X95 (5.56 NATO) Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were used to test the sword's durability?

The test involved a Glock 44 (.22 LR), Glock 42 (.380 ACP), Rex Zero 1S (9mm), FN Five-seveN (5.7x28mm), Taurus Raging Hunter (.44 Magnum), Magnum Research Desert Eagle (.50 AE), an AK-style shotgun (12 Gauge), and an IWI Tavor X95 (5.56 NATO).

How did different calibers affect the sword?

Smaller calibers like .22 LR and 9mm caused minimal damage. .380 ACP caused slight bending. .44 Magnum damaged the guard and bent the blade. .50 AE cracked the blade edge. 5.56 NATO ultimately broke the sword.

Was the sword bulletproof against any firearms?

The sword demonstrated significant resistance to smaller calibers, effectively stopping .22 LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, and even 5.7x28mm rounds without critical failure. It was not bulletproof against larger calibers like .44 Magnum or .50 AE.

What was the most effective caliber in damaging the sword?

The 5.56 NATO round fired from the IWI Tavor X95 proved to be the most effective, as it was the only caliber that successfully snapped the sword in half, hitting an already weakened blade.

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