Interesting read: penetration of rounds in a household setting

[KillerFord1977]

Long and Very interesting Read.

focus is on how does ammunition over penetrate in a common household setting, not the gun being used.

(Note: setting #1 with birdshot, all I can think of is Dick Cheney)

[Study] Home Defense Overpenetration: Shotgun, Handgun, Rifle

We use ballistic gel and built interior/exterior walls to test shotgun, handgun, and rifle loads to see the best ammo if overpenetration is a concern.

www.pewpewtactical.com

 

[Annihilator]

Good read....Mr. Instigator approved.......

 

[HansGruber]

Good read, and something I’ve known for a while.

I disagree with a few of his conclusions...he believes in the myth of “energy dump”, for example...but beyond that, worth the time.

 

[BangBang]

Good read, and something I’ve known for a while.

I disagree with a few of his conclusions...he believes in the myth of “energy dump”, for example...but beyond that, worth the time.

Energy has to take a dump....

 

[Talyn]

Awhile back there were several good articles posted on this subject, and a lot of good discussion.

For some reason the search function didn't catch this one.

A while back I made some suggestions to the admin to better organize things since I knew over time we'd get more duplicate/similar articles. But all for naught.

 

[adam sr]

Informative article. Good info on the 300 blackout I can use.

 

[Keystone19250]

So it took me a couple sit downs to get through the article it presented a ton of very good information. I will say I wish the 40SW had been tested as I find myself carrying that exclusively right now however my current house gun is my 1911 RO 45 and the back up to that with SHTF scenario/implications is my Edge pistol in 5.56
Great read great article. Thanks @KillerFord1977

 

[Lock n' Load]

You only need enough penetration to stop the threat. Excess can lead to a world of trouble in terms of legal, financial, and personal regret.

 

[HansGruber]

There’s overpenetration, and there’s overpenetration.

Most modern defensive rounds, IF they exit the body (assuming a central torso shot) are usually stopped by the exiting clothing. Those few that can get through that are most often found lying a few feet away on the ground...in short, they’re spent of enough energy to do further damage.

I don’t agree with the test only using 12” of gel, as that’s considered the minimum amount of acceptable...

 

[BET7]

Good post Killerford, thanks. Pew Pew Tactical has great articles. Like some said in the article's comments, the pistol vs rifle/carbine stability for rate of fire etc., could have been more equalized if Pistol Caliber Carbines were used instead of just a pistol. You could get a nice cheek-weld with a PCC & a reddot (similar to the AR pistols/carbines), while staying with defensive pistol ammunition.