Hand Cannon Penetration Test - TheFireArmGuy

Published on June 19, 2017
Duration: 6:24

This video demonstrates a penetration test comparing the Desert Eagle in .50 AE and the Magnum Research Big Frame Revolver in .4570 Government against patio blocks. While neither fully penetrated multiple blocks, the .4570 appeared to cause more damage to the second block, and the .50 AE recovered bullets showed significant expansion. The test is presented as a 'hillbilly setup' rather than a scientific one.

Quick Summary

A penetration test compared the Desert Eagle in .50 AE and the Magnum Research Big Frame Revolver in .4570 Government against patio blocks. Neither fully penetrated multiple blocks, but the .4570 appeared to inflict more damage on the second block, and both calibers showed bullet expansion.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Hand Cannon Penetration Test
  2. 00:30Examining the Patio Blocks
  3. 00:47Magnum Research Big Frame Revolver .4570 Government Setup
  4. 00:59Desert Eagle .50 AE Setup
  5. 01:23Desert Eagle .50 AE First Shot
  6. 02:05.4570 Government First Shot
  7. 02:50Three Patio Blocks Setup
  8. 03:16Desert Eagle .50 AE Three Shots
  9. 04:21.4570 Government Three Shots
  10. 05:00Close Look at Damage
  11. 05:20Bullet Recovery and Expansion
  12. 05:53Conclusion and Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were used in the patio block penetration test?

The penetration test featured two powerful handguns: the Desert Eagle chambered in .50 AE and the Magnum Research Big Frame Revolver chambered in .4570 Government. Both are considered significant 'hand cannons' due to their size and caliber.

Did the .50 AE Desert Eagle penetrate the patio blocks?

In the initial test, the Desert Eagle in .50 AE successfully penetrated the first patio block but only created an indentation in the second, failing to pass through it. In a subsequent test with three stacked blocks, it shattered the first two but not the third.

How did the .4570 Government perform in the patio block test?

The Magnum Research Big Frame Revolver in .4570 Government also penetrated the first patio block and did not penetrate the second. When tested against three stacked blocks, it shattered the first two, causing significant damage, though the third block remained intact.

Which handgun caused more damage in the patio block test?

While both handguns demonstrated significant power, the .4570 Government appeared to cause slightly more visible damage to the second patio block compared to the .50 AE. Recovered bullets from both calibers showed expansion.

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