HOW POWERFUL IS IT? .44 Magnum Desert Eagle
This video from The VSO Gun Channel tests the penetration capabilities of a .44 Magnum Desert Eagle using Hornady 225-grain FTX ammunition. The test involves shooting through a vehicle's quarter panel and firewall, demonstrating the projectile's performance and fragmentation upon impact. The instructor notes the surprising lack of paint disturbance on the initial impact and the significant fragmentation observed after the first shot. A second shot, intended to confirm performance, revealed a rounder hole and the presence of a slug, suggesting potential interaction with internal vehicle components. The test then progresses to shooting through the vehicle's firewall, where the round successfully penetrated and lodged in the seat, indicating substantial retained energy.











