GMC SUV BulletProof?

Published on September 1, 2016
Duration: 7:02

This video from Edwin Sarkissian, an experienced shooter and content creator, tests the ballistic resistance of a GMC Suburban 1500's doors. Using a Glock 26 with 9mm Federal HST and a Witness Model P with .45 ACP Hornady XTP, the test reveals that neither caliber reliably stops at the vehicle's doors. While the .45 ACP was momentarily impeded by an internal safety bar, both calibers demonstrated significant penetration, rendering the doors ineffective as cover.

Quick Summary

Tests using 9mm Federal HST and .45 ACP Hornady XTP show that standard GMC Suburban doors are not bulletproof. While an internal safety bar momentarily stopped .45 ACP rounds, both calibers penetrated both doors, indicating their inadequacy as ballistic cover.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Test Setup
  2. 00:34Firearms and Ammunition Selection
  3. 01:219mm Penetration Test
  4. 03:4145 ACP Penetration Test
  5. 05:49Final Analysis and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Are GMC Suburban doors bulletproof against handgun rounds?

Based on tests using 9mm Federal HST and .45 ACP Hornady XTP, standard GMC Suburban doors are not bulletproof. Both calibers demonstrated significant penetration, with the 9mm consistently passing through both doors and the .45 ACP penetrating after initial impedance by an internal safety bar.

What firearms and ammunition were used in the GMC Suburban ballistic test?

The test utilized a Glock 26 firing 9mm Luger Federal HST (124gr) ammunition and a Witness Model P pistol firing .45 ACP Hornady XTP (185gr) ammunition. These were chosen to represent common concealed carry and service calibers.

What was the outcome of the .45 ACP test against the GMC Suburban?

When testing .45 ACP rounds against the GMC Suburban, initial shots were stopped by the vehicle's internal safety bar. However, subsequent shots aimed lower successfully penetrated both the inner and outer doors of the SUV.

Can vehicle doors provide reliable ballistic cover?

No, standard vehicle doors generally do not provide reliable ballistic cover against common handgun calibers like 9mm and .45 ACP. As demonstrated, projectiles can penetrate both doors, making them an insufficient shield in a defensive scenario.

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