HOW POWERFUL IS IT? .44 Magnum Desert Eagle

Published on February 28, 2018
Duration: 5:55

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.

Quick Summary

The .44 Magnum Desert Eagle, tested with Hornady 225-grain FTX ammunition, demonstrated significant penetration power by successfully shooting through a vehicle's quarter panel and firewall, lodging in the seat. The projectile exhibited notable fragmentation upon initial impact.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: .44 Magnum Desert Eagle Test
  2. 00:13Ammunition: Hornady 225gr FTX
  3. 01:00First Shot: Quarter Panel Impact
  4. 01:16Analysis of First Shot Penetration
  5. 02:08Observation of Second Shot Impact
  6. 02:27Decision for a Reshoot
  7. 02:43Second Shot: Quarter Panel Confirmation
  8. 03:22Analysis of Second Shot Performance
  9. 03:44Setup for Firewall Shot
  10. 04:00Firewall Penetration Test
  11. 04:13Analysis of Firewall Penetration
  12. 04:33Seat Penetration and Slug Recovery Attempt
  13. 05:08Final Assessment: .44 Magnum Power
  14. 05:26Future Test Tease: .50 AE

Frequently Asked Questions

What ammunition was used to test the .44 Magnum Desert Eagle's power?

The test utilized Hornady 225-grain FTX .44 Magnum loads, which feature a flex tip designed for controlled expansion and penetration.

How did the .44 Magnum Desert Eagle perform when shooting through a vehicle's quarter panel?

The .44 Magnum round caused significant fragmentation upon impacting the quarter panel. A second shot resulted in a rounder hole, suggesting potential interaction with internal vehicle components.

Did the .44 Magnum Desert Eagle penetrate the vehicle's firewall?

Yes, the .44 Magnum Desert Eagle successfully penetrated the vehicle's firewall and lodged in the seat, demonstrating considerable stopping power and penetration capability.

What was the observed difference in paint disturbance compared to previous tests?

The presenter noted that the .44 Magnum round caused less paint disturbance on the initial impact compared to a .45 caliber round tested previously, which was an unexpected observation.

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