Real Captain America Shield that can stop a 50bmg

Published on January 1, 2021
Duration: 14:38

This video demonstrates the impressive ballistic resistance of a custom-made steel shield designed to stop a .50 BMG round. Expertly presented by Edwin Sarkissian, the testing progresses from common handguns and intermediate rifle calibers to the formidable .50 BMG, showcasing the shield's ability to withstand extreme impact without penetration. The demonstration also includes a brief test of a full-auto air rifle.

Quick Summary

A custom steel Captain America shield was tested against various firearms, including a 9mm Glock 19, .50 AE Desert Eagle, AK-47, and ultimately a .50 BMG Serbu BFG-50A. While the .50 BMG caused significant cosmetic damage and ricocheted, the shield successfully stopped the projectile without penetration, demonstrating remarkable ballistic resistance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Custom Shield Reveal
  2. 02:149mm & 5.7x28mm Handgun Testing
  3. 04:08Large Bore Handgun Testing (.50 AE, .500 Magnum)
  4. 06:15Rifle Caliber Testing (AK-47, FN FAL)
  5. 08:23.50 BMG Ballistic Test
  6. 12:26Full-Auto Air Rifle Demonstration

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most powerful round tested against the custom Captain America shield?

The most powerful round tested was the .50 BMG fired from a Serbu BFG-50A rifle. This round caused significant cosmetic damage and ricocheted, but the shield successfully stopped the projectile without penetration.

Can a 9mm or 5.7x28mm round penetrate the custom steel shield?

No, both 9mm rounds from a Glock 19 in an MCK kit and 5.7x28mm rounds from an FN Five-seveN fragmented upon impact with the shield, failing to penetrate its surface.

What kind of damage did the .50 BMG round cause to the shield?

The .50 BMG round caused substantial paint chipping and vibration damage to the shield. The projectile ricocheted off the surface, indicating a massive energy transfer but no breach of the shield's integrity.

Which firearms were tested against the custom shield?

The firearms tested included a Glock 19 in a CAA MCK kit (9mm), an FN Five-seveN (5.7x28mm), a Desert Eagle (.50 AE), a Smith & Wesson Model 500 (.500 Magnum), an AK-47 (7.62x39mm), an FN FAL (.308 Winchester), and a Serbu BFG-50A (.50 BMG). A Hatsan Blitz air rifle was also demonstrated.

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