Will a 9mm Luger Penetrate Concrete?

No — stops inside concrete (reaches 38 mm of a 100 mm barrier)
Penetration depth
38 mm (1.5″)
Impact velocity
360 m/s (1181 fps)
Muzzle energy
518 J (382 ft-lb)
Bullet behaviour
Intact

Fired at the muzzle, a representative 9mm Luger load (8 g, FMJ, 360 m/s) reaches roughly 38 mm (1.5 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.

9mm Luger against other materials

MaterialDepth (mm)Depth (in)
Red Brick70 mm2.7″
Tempered Glass16 mm0.6″
Steel A363 mm0.1″
Steel AR5001 mm0.0″
Aluminum 606110 mm0.4″
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