how many RedBulls does it take to stop a bullet?

Published on August 8, 2016
Duration: 3:40

This video demonstrates a unique ballistic experiment conducted by Edwin Sarkissian, a known firearms content creator. He tests how many 8oz Red Bull cans are required to stop bullets fired from a Glock 23 (.40 S&W) and a Glock 19 (9mm). The results show a significant difference in penetration between the two calibers, highlighting the energy transfer characteristics of each.

Quick Summary

Edwin Sarkissian's ballistic test revealed that 14 Red Bull cans were needed to stop a .40 S&W bullet (180 grain FMJ), while only 8 cans were required to stop a 9mm bullet (115 grain FMJ), demonstrating the penetration difference between the calibers.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Costco Purchase
  2. 01:25.40 Caliber Test Setup
  3. 01:47.40 Caliber Results
  4. 02:399mm Test Setup
  5. 02:539mm Results and Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Red Bull cans did it take to stop a .40 S&W bullet?

In Edwin Sarkissian's experiment, it took 14 cans of 8oz Red Bull to stop a 180 grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) bullet fired from a Glock 23 chambered in .40 S&W.

How many Red Bull cans did it take to stop a 9mm bullet?

According to the test conducted by Edwin Sarkissian, 8 cans of 8oz Red Bull were sufficient to stop a 115 grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) bullet fired from a Glock 19 chambered in 9mm.

Which handgun caliber penetrated more Red Bull cans?

The .40 S&W caliber, fired from a Glock 23 with 180 grain FMJ ammunition, penetrated more Red Bull cans (14) than the 9mm caliber fired from a Glock 19 with 115 grain FMJ ammunition (8).

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