How deep does a 9mm Luger penetrate Oak Wood?

At the muzzle, a representative 9mm Luger load penetrates approximately 85 mm (3.3 inches) into oak wood.

What is the impact energy of a 9mm Luger?

This 9mm Luger load carries about 518 joules (382 ft-lb) at the muzzle.

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Will a 9mm Luger Penetrate Oak Wood?

Yes — defeats a 40 mm oak wood barrier

Penetration depth

85 mm (3.3″)

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 85 mm (3.3 inches) into oak wood. That is enough to defeat a typical barrier of this material — treat anything behind it as exposed.

About Oak Wood

Oak hardwood (~40 mm), denser than construction softwood.

9mm Luger against other materials

Material	Depth (mm)	Depth (in)
Red Brick	70 mm	2.7″
Concrete	38 mm	1.5″
Tempered Glass	16 mm	0.6″
Steel A36	3 mm	0.1″
Steel AR500	1 mm	0.0″

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Will a 9mm Luger Penetrate Oak Wood?

About Oak Wood

9mm Luger against other materials

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