Will a .44 Magnum Penetrate Concrete?

No — stops inside concrete (reaches 58 mm of a 100 mm barrier)
Penetration depth
58 mm (2.3″)
Impact velocity
400 m/s (1312 fps)
Muzzle energy
1248 J (920 ft-lb)
Bullet behaviour
Expanded

Fired at the muzzle, a representative .44 Magnum load (15.6 g, SP, 400 m/s) reaches roughly 58 mm (2.3 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.

.44 Magnum against other materials

MaterialDepth (mm)Depth (in)
Red Brick107 mm4.2″
Tempered Glass15 mm0.6″
Steel A362 mm0.1″
Steel AR5001 mm0.0″
Aluminum 606111 mm0.4″
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