Will a .357 Magnum Penetrate Concrete?

No — stops inside concrete (reaches 54 mm of a 100 mm barrier)
Penetration depth
54 mm (2.1″)
Impact velocity
395 m/s (1296 fps)
Muzzle energy
796 J (587 ft-lb)
Bullet behaviour
Expanded

Fired at the muzzle, a representative .357 Magnum load (10.2 g, SP, 395 m/s) reaches roughly 54 mm (2.1 inches) into concrete. It loses its energy before defeating a typical barrier of this material.

About Concrete

Poured concrete (~100 mm) covers slabs and structural walls.

.357 Magnum against other materials

MaterialDepth (mm)Depth (in)
Red Brick99 mm3.9″
Tempered Glass14 mm0.5″
Steel A362 mm0.1″
Steel AR5001 mm0.0″
Aluminum 606110 mm0.4″
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