Will a 10mm Auto Penetrate Red Brick?

No — stops inside red brick (reaches 86 mm of a 90 mm barrier)
Penetration depth
86 mm (3.4″)
Impact velocity
380 m/s (1247 fps)
Muzzle energy
845 J (623 ft-lb)
Bullet behaviour
Intact

Fired at the muzzle, a representative 10mm Auto load (11.7 g, FMJ, 380 m/s) reaches roughly 86 mm (3.4 inches) into red brick. It loses its energy before defeating a typical barrier of this material.

About Red Brick

A single wythe of red brick (~90 mm) is typical of older exterior walls.

10mm Auto against other materials

MaterialDepth (mm)Depth (in)
Concrete47 mm1.8″
Tempered Glass19 mm0.7″
Steel A364 mm0.2″
Steel AR5001 mm0.0″
Aluminum 606113 mm0.5″
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