This week I wanted to function test my Beretta 92FS. I'd just replaced the hammer spring for a lighter version. We'd retired some old non-stick pots and pans that the cancer causing lining was flaking off, so I grabbed one, set it about 10-15 yards out.
I shot it three times with American Eagle 9mm 124gr FMJs and only one round sort of penetrated but only because it was on the very edge. I was quite surprised. The next day I decided to try my Glock 22 on it. I don't know exactly which brand of ammo it was since it's just been sitting round for a while, I'm sure it was 180gr though, in FMJ flat nose. I got it once with the .40 S&W. It didn't penetrate either!
The next day I was determined to figure out how much this thing would stand. The only problem was that .357 mag was the most powerful I could go. It ended up not being a problem though, as it lived up to my expectations. My 158gr American Eagle (hotter load) LN punched clean through.
Well, I was still pleasantly surprised at the durability of this pot. Who'd have thought it was up to NIJ Level IIA? Just thought I'd share in my fun and I suppose in a pinch, strap a pot to your chest when the SHTF.
http://www.officerstore.com/images/nijspec2.htm
I shot it three times with American Eagle 9mm 124gr FMJs and only one round sort of penetrated but only because it was on the very edge. I was quite surprised. The next day I decided to try my Glock 22 on it. I don't know exactly which brand of ammo it was since it's just been sitting round for a while, I'm sure it was 180gr though, in FMJ flat nose. I got it once with the .40 S&W. It didn't penetrate either!
The next day I was determined to figure out how much this thing would stand. The only problem was that .357 mag was the most powerful I could go. It ended up not being a problem though, as it lived up to my expectations. My 158gr American Eagle (hotter load) LN punched clean through.
Well, I was still pleasantly surprised at the durability of this pot. Who'd have thought it was up to NIJ Level IIA? Just thought I'd share in my fun and I suppose in a pinch, strap a pot to your chest when the SHTF.
http://www.officerstore.com/images/nijspec2.htm