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Published on December 11, 2022
Duration: 25:16

This video features Edwin Sarkissian, a high-profile firearms content creator, conducting a comprehensive ballistic test on an RTS Tactical steel shield. He evaluates its resistance against a diverse range of firearms and calibers, from the .22 WMR Kel-Tec PMR-30 to the powerful .338 Lapua Magnum Accuracy International AWM. The test provides practical insights into the shield's durability and the comparative penetration power of different rounds.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic test conducted by Edwin Sarkissian, the RTS Tactical steel shield demonstrated robust protection against a wide array of firearms. It successfully stopped common handgun calibers like .22 WMR, 9mm, 10mm, and 5.7x28mm, as well as .357 Magnum and 5.56x45mm rounds, with only surface damage. However, high-powered rifle rounds like .338 Lapua Magnum penetrated the shield.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Shield Setup
  2. 01:34Kel-Tec PMR-30 Test
  3. 02:38Glock 19 in CAA MCK Test
  4. 03:08Springfield XD-10 Test
  5. 03:54Diamondback DBX Test
  6. 05:06Magnum Research BFR Test
  7. 06:56Springfield Hellion Test
  8. 10:15PSL Test
  9. 11:12Accuracy International AWM Test
  10. 14:31M14 Test
  11. 17:04Aventon Sinch E-Bike Promotion

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers did the RTS Tactical shield withstand during the test?

The RTS Tactical steel shield successfully stopped .22 WMR, 9mm, 10mm, 5.7x28mm, .357 Magnum, and 5.56x45mm rounds. It showed only surface marks or minor dings for these calibers, though the 5.56x45mm caused significant cratering.

Which firearms were used to test the RTS Tactical shield's ballistic resistance?

The test included a Kel-Tec PMR-30 (.22 WMR), Glock 19 in a CAA MCK (9mm), Springfield XD-10 (10mm), Diamondback DBX 5.7 (5.7x28mm), Magnum Research BFR (.357 Magnum), Springfield Hellion (5.56x45mm), Romanian PSL (7.62x54R), Accuracy International AWM (.338 Lapua Magnum), and an M14 (.308 Winchester).

Did any rounds penetrate the RTS Tactical shield?

Yes, the high-powered .338 Lapua Magnum round fired from an Accuracy International AWM successfully penetrated the RTS Tactical shield, creating a large hole. The 7.62x54R from the PSL also showed signs of minor fragmentation passing through.

What was the outcome of testing the Springfield Hellion against the shield?

When testing the Springfield Hellion rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm using M855 penetrator rounds, the RTS Tactical shield exhibited significant surface cratering and bulging. However, it managed to hold up remarkably well and did not achieve a clean penetration.

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