Homemade Armor Piercing Ammo!

This video features Edwin Sarkissian, a high-authority firearms content creator, conducting an experimental test comparing the ballistic resistance of tungsten carbide and steel plates. The tests reveal tungsten carbide's extreme brittleness, causing it to shatter upon impact from various calibers, while the steel plate demonstrates superior durability, sustaining only minor damage from most rounds.

This video from Banana Ballistics provides an expert-level comparison of high-end .50 BMG ammunition, specifically the Raufoss NM140 MP and Israeli API rounds, tested against various steel plates. The Desert Tech HTI rifle serves as the platform for these tests, showcasing its multi-caliber capabilities. The host, demonstrating high authority in specialized ballistics, details projectile construction and penetration performance, offering valuable insights for those interested in anti-materiel rifle applications.

This video demonstrates a durability test of an AR500 Armor plate against handgun fire. Johnny Q, a tactical gear content creator, fires 9mm rounds at the plate, showcasing significant backface deformation and damage to the fragmentation coating. The test highlights the plate's ability to withstand impacts while also illustrating the physical changes that occur upon bullet strike.

This video from DemolitionRanch, hosted by Matt Carriker, explores the capabilities of high-powered, regulated air rifles like the AirForce Texan SS and Sam Yang Dragon Claw. Carriker demonstrates their impressive power, accuracy, and surprisingly quiet operation due to integrated suppressors, highlighting a legal loophole where these airguns and their suppressors are not subject to NFA regulations. The content showcases ballistics testing and comparisons, emphasizing the expert knowledge of the host in firearms and related legalities.

This video features Nicholas Irving, a former Special Operations sniper, demonstrating and discussing various high-powered firearms. Irving, author of 'Way of the Reaper,' shares insights on sniper rifles like the Barrett M107A1 and SR-25, discusses the recoil of the S&W 500 Magnum, and tests the penetration capabilities of different calibers against an engine block. The content highlights practical applications and the effectiveness of these weapons in tactical scenarios.

This video demonstrates the dangerous consequences of firing incorrect ammunition calibers in firearms. Experienced instructor Matt Carriker shows how .380 ACP in a 9mm firearm and 9mm in a .40 S&W firearm can lead to cycling failures and severe brass deformation due to improper headspacing. The experiment highlights the critical importance of using the correct ammunition for each firearm to ensure safe operation and prevent damage.

This video from DemolitionRanch, featuring firearms expert Matt Carriker, tests the ballistic resistance of Flex Tape when used as improvised body armor. The experiment involves layering Flex Tape onto cardboard and testing its effectiveness against .22 LR, 5.7x28mm (FN PS90), and 9mm (CZ Scorpion Evo 3 S1) rounds. The results demonstrate that even extensive layering of Flex Tape is insufficient to stop common firearm calibers, highlighting the importance of proper ballistic materials.