How many Tortillas does it take to stop a $4000 pistol

Published on September 16, 2022
Duration: 20:23

This video features Edwin Sarkissian, a high-profile firearms entertainer, conducting an experimental test to determine how many tortillas various firearms can penetrate. The test includes a Staccato XC (9mm), Magnum Research MR1911 (.45 ACP), Mossberg 590A1 (12 Gauge slug), and an AK-47 (7.62x39mm). The results offer a unique, albeit unconventional, comparison of projectile penetration power.

Quick Summary

In an experimental ballistic test, Edwin Sarkissian fired a Staccato XC (9mm), Magnum Research MR1911 (.45 ACP), Mossberg 590A1 (12 Gauge slug), and AK-47 (7.62x39mm) into a large stack of tortillas. The 7.62x39mm round penetrated the most (approx. 325 tortillas), while the 9mm and .45 ACP penetrated similarly (approx. 225 tortillas), and the 12 Gauge slug penetrated the least (approx. 120 tortillas).

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Justification
  2. 02:52Staccato XC Overview
  3. 06:009mm Tortilla Test
  4. 08:39.45 ACP Tortilla Test
  5. 13:2412 Gauge Slug Test
  6. 15:57AK-47 (7.62x39) Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were used in the tortilla penetration test?

The test featured a Staccato XC pistol (9mm), a Magnum Research MR1911 pistol (.45 ACP), a Mossberg 590A1 shotgun (12 Gauge slug), and an AK-47 rifle (7.62x39mm). Each was fired into a large stack of tortillas.

Did the .45 ACP have more stopping power than the 9mm in the tortilla test?

Surprisingly, both the 9mm and .45 ACP rounds penetrated approximately 225 tortillas. This suggests that for this specific medium and ammunition types used, their penetration capabilities were very similar.

Which firearm penetrated the most tortillas?

The AK-47 firing 7.62x39mm ammunition demonstrated the greatest penetration, stopping at approximately 325 tortillas, indicating superior ballistic performance compared to the handguns and shotgun slug tested.

What was the purpose of shooting tortillas with firearms?

The experiment was presented humorously as a unique way to test and compare the ballistic penetration of different firearms and calibers, offering an unconventional look at projectile energy transfer.

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