Bullet Proof Glass: Ballistic Ratings vs. Handguns and Rifle Rounds

BULLET PROOF GLASS: BALLISTIC RATINGS VS. HANDGUNS AND RIFLE ROUNDS TERMS No bullet proof material is 100% invulnerable to bullets. The weapon and ammunition used makes a difference RATING = Industry standard for resistance. Generally, a higher rating means the glass can take more punishment. AMMUNITION Type of bullet successfully stopped. A particular rating may be able to stop other forms of ammunition. GRAIN = Ballistic term used to describe the weight of a bullet or shell. More grains means a heavier projectile. VELOCITY = Speed at which the ammunition is fired in feet per second. SHOTS Number of shots a particular barrier can withstand from a given type of ammunition. WEAPON(S) = Some of the guns that may be used to fire a given form of ammunition. HANDGUNS AMMUNITION GRAJN VELOCITY SHOTS WEAPON(S) 9 mm full metal jacket with lead core 1,175 1,175 1) Glock 17, LEVEL Beretta M9 .357 Magnum jacketed lead soft point 1:250 1,250 586 Revolver, Colt Smith and Wesson LEVEL Python Revolver .44 Magnum lead semi wad-cutter Smith and Wesson 1,350 .44 Magnum Revolver, .44 Magnum Colt LEVEL gas checked Anaconda RIFLES/LONG BARRELS .30 Caliber 2,549 8 2,540 | rifle lead core Winchester M1 LEVEL soft point Carbine 7.62 mm rifle 2,250 2,750 lead core full metal copper LEVEL jacket, mil. ball AK-47, M14 9 mm full metal copper jacket 1488 1,400 6 Colt AR-15 Carbine, Beretta Cx4 Storm LEVEL with lead core Carbine 5.56 mm rifle full metal copper jacket with lead core 3,080 LEVEL M249 LMG, M16 7.62 mm rifle 2,758 8 2,750 lead core full (8) АК-47, M14 metal copper LEVEL jacket, mil. ball INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: Bullet-Guard Design, Manufacture and Installation of Protective Systems www.bulletguard.net Sources: http://www.bulletguard.net/ http://www.rifleshootermag.com/2010/11/02/shooting_tips_ballistics_0303/ http://www.survivalguidance.com/the-9mm-ammo-buyers-guide/ http://hunting.about.com/od/guns//aasthandguncara.htm http://archives.gunsandammo.com/content/fabulous-44-mag http://www.fieldandstream.com/articles/guns/rifles/2007/02/six-best-lever-action-rifles-and-when-use-them 124 158 240 150 124 BULLET PROOF GLASS: BALLISTIC RATINGS VS. HANDGUNS AND RIFLE ROUNDS TERMS No bullet proof material is 100% invulnerable to bullets. The weapon and ammunition used makes a difference RATING = Industry standard for resistance. Generally, a higher rating means the glass can take more punishment. AMMUNITION Type of bullet successfully stopped. A particular rating may be able to stop other forms of ammunition. GRAIN = Ballistic term used to describe the weight of a bullet or shell. More grains means a heavier projectile. VELOCITY = Speed at which the ammunition is fired in feet per second. SHOTS Number of shots a particular barrier can withstand from a given type of ammunition. WEAPON(S) = Some of the guns that may be used to fire a given form of ammunition. HANDGUNS AMMUNITION GRAJN VELOCITY SHOTS WEAPON(S) 9 mm full metal jacket with lead core 1,175 1,175 1) Glock 17, LEVEL Beretta M9 .357 Magnum jacketed lead soft point 1:250 1,250 586 Revolver, Colt Smith and Wesson LEVEL Python Revolver .44 Magnum lead semi wad-cutter Smith and Wesson 1,350 .44 Magnum Revolver, .44 Magnum Colt LEVEL gas checked Anaconda RIFLES/LONG BARRELS .30 Caliber 2,549 8 2,540 | rifle lead core Winchester M1 LEVEL soft point Carbine 7.62 mm rifle 2,250 2,750 lead core full metal copper LEVEL jacket, mil. ball AK-47, M14 9 mm full metal copper jacket 1488 1,400 6 Colt AR-15 Carbine, Beretta Cx4 Storm LEVEL with lead core Carbine 5.56 mm rifle full metal copper jacket with lead core 3,080 LEVEL M249 LMG, M16 7.62 mm rifle 2,758 8 2,750 lead core full (8) АК-47, M14 metal copper LEVEL jacket, mil. ball INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: Bullet-Guard Design, Manufacture and Installation of Protective Systems www.bulletguard.net Sources: http://www.bulletguard.net/ http://www.rifleshootermag.com/2010/11/02/shooting_tips_ballistics_0303/ http://www.survivalguidance.com/the-9mm-ammo-buyers-guide/ http://hunting.about.com/od/guns//aasthandguncara.htm http://archives.gunsandammo.com/content/fabulous-44-mag http://www.fieldandstream.com/articles/guns/rifles/2007/02/six-best-lever-action-rifles-and-when-use-them 124 158 240 150 124