500 Magnums vs Stretch Armstrongs

Published on July 26, 2019
Duration: 15:39

This video demonstrates a ballistic gel test comparing the penetration power of various high-caliber handguns and rifles, including the S&W 500 Magnum, Desert Eagle .50 AE, AK-47, and Springfield 1903. The experiment, conducted by firearms enthusiast Edwin Sarkissian, uses Stretch Armstrong dolls as a ballistic medium to analyze bullet performance and penetration depth. The results offer insights into the effectiveness of different calibers and firearm types against simulated tissue.

Quick Summary

This ballistic test compares high-caliber handguns like the S&W 500 Magnum and Desert Eagle .50 AE against rifles such as the AK-47 and Springfield 1903, using Stretch Armstrong dolls as a penetration medium. The experiment reveals that rifle calibers generally exhibit greater penetration power than the tested handguns.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and 9mm Results
  2. 00:31.50 AE Desert Eagle Test
  3. 02:02
  4. 04:31
  5. 07:44
  6. 09:46
  7. 11:55

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were tested in the 500 Magnums vs Stretch Armstrongs video?

The video features tests with a gold-plated Desert Eagle in .50 AE, a Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum, a BFR revolver in .500 Linebaugh, an AK-47 in 7.62x39mm, and a Springfield 1903 in .30-06 Springfield.

How did the .500 S&W Magnum perform in the ballistic test?

The S&W 500 Magnum, using Underwood 350 grain ammo at 1900 fps, caused significant damage and penetrated approximately three Stretch Armstrong dolls used as a ballistic medium.

Which firearm demonstrated the most penetration in the test?

The rifle calibers, specifically the AK-47 (7.62x39mm) and the Springfield 1903 (.30-06 Springfield), showed greater penetration through the Stretch Armstrong dolls compared to the tested handguns.

What was the purpose of using Stretch Armstrong dolls in the test?

Stretch Armstrong dolls were used as a ballistic medium to simulate tissue penetration and analyze how different firearms and calibers perform upon impact, observing damage and depth.

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