How Bullet Proof is a Hand Grenade ???

Published on May 26, 2021
Duration: 11:18

This video from 1ShotTV tests the surprising durability of historical hand grenades against various firearms. The host, demonstrating high expertise in firearms and ballistics, uses a Ruger 10/22 (.22 LR), Sig Sauer P365 XL (9mm FMJ), and a Mosin Nagant (7.62x54R) to show how different calibers affect the grenades. The experiment also debunks the myth of 'skeet shooting' grenades with shotguns, revealing that only heavy 00 buckshot can reliably penetrate and destroy them.

Quick Summary

Hand grenades are not bulletproof. While .22 LR rounds cause only minor surface damage, 9mm FMJ can penetrate the casing. High-powered rifle rounds like 7.62x54R will shatter them, and only 00 buckshot from a 12-gauge shotgun can reliably penetrate and destroy the grenade's structure.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Grenade History
  2. 01:50.22 LR Testing
  3. 03:119mm FMJ Testing
  4. 04:417.62x54R Testing
  5. 05:51Shotgun Birdshot and #4 Buckshot
  6. 08:3500 Buckshot and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a hand grenade stop bullets?

Hand grenades are not designed to be bulletproof. While they can withstand small .22 LR rounds with only surface scratches, 9mm FMJ can penetrate the outer casing. High-powered rifle rounds like 7.62x54R will shatter them, and 00 buckshot can penetrate and destroy them.

What is the minimum shotgun load to penetrate a hand grenade?

Testing shows that light shotgun loads like #8 birdshot and #4 buckshot cause deformation but no penetration. Only 00 buckshot, particularly 3-inch magnum loads, proved capable of penetrating and breaking apart the grenade casing.

Are old WWI/WWII grenades bulletproof?

Historical grenades like the Mk 2 'pineapple' and M26 'lemon' are not bulletproof. Their primary function was fragmentation. They offer minimal resistance to rifle calibers and even 9mm, though they can withstand .22 LR rounds without significant damage.

What is the difference between Mk 2 and M26 grenades?

The Mk 2 'pineapple' grenade is from the WWI/WWII era, known for its segmented cast iron body designed for fragmentation. The M26 'lemon' grenade, used in Korea and Vietnam, typically had a smoother steel casing and a different fragmentation pattern, though both were primarily fragmentation devices.

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