What if Deerz decided to Armor up?

Published on April 4, 2022
Duration: 19:39

Edwin Sarkissian, a high-profile firearms influencer, conducted an experimental test to determine the effectiveness of Level IIIA body armor against various firearms. The test involved a GlenDel deer target wearing K-9 armor, subjected to rounds from an Umarex Hammer .50 cal air rifle, multiple handguns (.22 LR, 9mm, .38 Super, 10mm, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum), a 5.7x28mm pistol, and a 5.56 NATO rifle. The results showed that while larger caliber handgun rounds and the air rifle were stopped, high-velocity 5.7x28mm rounds and 5.56 NATO rifle rounds successfully penetrated the armor.

Quick Summary

In an experimental test, Level IIIA body armor was subjected to various calibers. While .50 cal air rifle, .22 LR, 9mm, .38 Super, 10mm, .357 Magnum, and .44 Magnum rounds were stopped, high-velocity 5.7x28mm and 5.56 NATO rounds successfully penetrated the armor.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Armored Deer Target
  2. 01:08Umarex Hammer .50 Cal Air Rifle Test
  3. 03:24Air Rifle vs. Armor Results
  4. 04:55Handgun Testing: .22 LR & 9mm
  5. 08:06Handgun Testing: .38 Super & 10mm
  6. 09:46Magnum Handgun Testing: .357 & .44
  7. 12:45Armor Penetration: 5.7x28mm Test
  8. 14:07Rifle Testing: 5.56 NATO

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested against Level IIIA body armor in the video?

The video tested a .50 cal air rifle, .22 LR, 9mm, .38 Super, 10mm, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, 5.7x28mm, and 5.56 NATO rounds against Level IIIA body armor.

Which firearms successfully penetrated the Level IIIA body armor?

The high-velocity 5.7x28mm rounds from the Diamondback DBX and the 5.56 NATO rounds from the Springfield Hellion rifle successfully penetrated the Level IIIA body armor.

What was the outcome of testing larger caliber handguns against the armor?

Handgun rounds including .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum, as well as .38 Super and 10mm, were stopped by the Level IIIA body armor, though the 10mm impact was forceful enough to knock the target over.

Did the .50 caliber air rifle penetrate the body armor?

No, the .50 caliber air rifle round from the Umarex Hammer did not penetrate the Level IIIA body armor, but it did leave a significant indentation on the target.

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