Will an AK magazine stop a bullet?

Published on August 9, 2016
Duration: 4:12

This video tests the ballistic resistance of AK and pistol magazines. The AK magazine was tested with a 22 Long Rifle round and a 7.62x39mm round. The 22 LR was stopped by the AK magazine, while the 7.62x39mm round penetrated it, igniting cartridges within. The pistol magazine was also tested with a 22 LR, with inconclusive results due to poor shot placement.

Quick Summary

An AK magazine was tested and found to stop a 22 Long Rifle round, but was penetrated by a 7.62x39mm bullet from an AK. The impact on the loaded AK magazine caused the cartridges to ignite.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Introduction and Test Setup
  2. 00:25Testing with 22 Long Rifle
  3. 01:0522 LR Results and Analysis
  4. 01:52Pistol Magazine Test Issues
  5. 02:37AK Magazine Test with AK Round
  6. 02:54AK Magazine Test Analysis
  7. 03:31Conclusion: Will a Magazine Stop a Bullet?

Frequently Asked Questions

Can an AK magazine stop a 22 Long Rifle bullet?

Yes, in this test, an AK magazine was able to stop a 22 Long Rifle round. This suggests that spare magazines carried on tactical gear might offer some limited protection against smaller caliber threats.

Will an AK magazine stop a bullet from an AK rifle?

No, an AK magazine was penetrated by a 7.62x39mm bullet fired from an AK. The impact also caused the live rounds within the magazine to ignite.

What happens when a bullet hits a loaded AK magazine?

When a 7.62x39mm bullet hit a loaded AK magazine in this test, it penetrated the magazine and caused the live cartridges inside to ignite, creating a hazardous situation.

Are pistol magazines effective at stopping bullets?

The test on the pistol magazine with a 22 Long Rifle was inconclusive due to poor shot placement. Therefore, no definitive conclusion can be drawn about its effectiveness at stopping bullets.

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