9mm vs catalogo #bulletimpact

Published on April 13, 2026
Duration: 10:44

This video explores the terminal ballistics of 9x19mm ammunition by firing rounds into a catalog. The experiment compares a full metal jacket (FMJ) round with a lead-core bullet to a pure lead bullet with an antimony core. The results demonstrate the penetration capabilities of 9mm rounds through paper and the deformation characteristics of different bullet types upon impact with a hard surface.

Quick Summary

A 9mm bullet, whether FMJ or lead core, shows significant penetration through paper catalogs. Upon impacting a steel plate after passing through paper, the bullet fragments and deforms, creating shrapnel, indicating minimal energy absorption by the paper.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: 9mm vs Catalog Question
  2. 00:32Ballistics Testing Explained
  3. 00:58Firearm and Ammunition Details
  4. 01:54The Target: Catalog Sandwich
  5. 02:13Test Procedure: Alternating Rounds
  6. 03:12First Shot Analysis: Penetration
  7. 04:03Second Round of Shots
  8. 04:39Impact on Steel & Shrapnel
  9. 05:32Question for Next Video
  10. 05:53Changing Distance Test
  11. 06:22Analysis of Distance Test
  12. 07:07Final Test: Angled Impact
  13. 07:38Angled Impact Results
  14. 09:56Conclusion: Energy Transfer

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a 9mm bullet perform when fired into a paper catalog?

A 9mm bullet, whether full metal jacket (FMJ) or a lead core round, demonstrates significant penetration power through a paper catalog. It can create clean perforations and even pass through multiple pages, indicating substantial energy transfer and velocity retention.

What is the difference in terminal ballistics between an FMJ and a lead 9mm bullet when impacting a hard surface?

An FMJ 9mm bullet may retain more of its structural integrity upon impacting a hard surface, while a pure lead bullet with a softer core is more prone to deformation and fragmentation, scattering shrapnel.

Does a paper catalog absorb significant energy from a 9mm projectile?

Based on the test, a paper catalog absorbs minimal energy from a 9mm projectile. The bullet retains enough energy after penetration to fragment significantly upon hitting a steel plate, suggesting paper offers little resistance compared to ballistic materials.

What happens when a 9mm bullet hits a steel plate after passing through paper?

When a 9mm bullet hits a steel plate after passing through paper, it typically fragments and deforms, creating a 'corona of shrapnel.' This indicates that the bullet has broken apart due to the impact and the energy it still possessed.

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