Desert Eagle 50AE vs Bulletproof Glass

Will a 50 AE round penetrate bulletproof glass? Using the Desert Eagle 50AE pistol and Federal Fusion ammo, 22Plinkster and Zeke put this question to the test.

Magnum Research Desert Eagle 50AE Specs:

  • Type: Gas-operated, rotating bolt semiautomatic
  • Caliber: .50 A.E.
  • Barrel Length w/ 6” Barrel: 6” / 152 mm
  • Barrel Length w/ Muzzle Brake: 7.2” / 182.88 mm
  • Barrel Length w/ 10” Barrel: 10” / 254 mm
  • Overall Length w/ 6” Barrel: 10.75” / 27.3 cm
  • Overall Length w/ Muzzle Brake: 11.95” / 30.35 cm
  • Overall Length w/ 10” Barrel: 14.75” / 37.5 cm
  • Groove Diameter: .495” / 12.6 mm
  • Height: 6.25” / 15.9 cm
  • Slide Width: 1.25” / 32 mm
  • Construction: High quality carbon steel barrel, frame and slide w/ full Picatinny rail
  • Finish: Black oxide and various custom finishes
  • Trigger: Single action, approx 4 lb pull
  • Trigger Reach: 2.75” / 70 mm
  • Sight Radius: 8.5” / 215 mm
  • Sights: Combat type, fixed
  • Polygonal Rifling w/ Right Hand Twist, 6 lands & Groves: 1 turn in 19” / 483 mm
  • Weight (Empty Magazine): 4 lbs 5.8 oz / 4 lbs 12 oz (w/ MB)
  • Magazine Capacity: 7 Rounds