Can A Nail Gun Open A Padlock?!

Published on August 2, 2021
Duration: 14:13

This video tests the effectiveness of a Ramset powder-actuated nail gun against various Master Lock padlocks, including security levels 5, 7, and 9, as well as a budget lock. The nail gun successfully breached all locks, with higher security levels requiring more powerful loads and multiple strikes. A Glock 17 firing 9mm rounds was also tested, failing to open a Level 9 Master Lock, highlighting the nail gun's mechanical advantage for this specific destructive task.

Quick Summary

A Ramset powder-actuated nail gun can breach various Master Lock padlocks, including security levels 5, 7, and 9, using .22 caliber blanks. Higher security locks require more power and strikes. A Glock 17 firing 9mm rounds failed to open a Level 9 Master Lock, showing the nail gun's mechanical advantage.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Nail Gun vs. Padlock Experiment
  2. 00:40Tool & Ammo: Ramset Nail Gun Explained
  3. 01:17Lock Selection: Master Lock Security Levels
  4. 03:17Test: Level 5 & 7 Master Locks Breached
  5. 06:12Test: Level 9 Master Lock & Budget Lock Failure
  6. 09:54Comparison: Glock 17 vs. Master Lock

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a powder-actuated nail gun open a padlock?

Yes, a Ramset powder-actuated nail gun can effectively breach various padlocks, including Master Lock security levels 5, 7, and 9. Higher security levels may require more powerful loads and multiple strikes for successful penetration.

What type of ammunition does a Ramset nail gun use?

The Ramset powder-actuated nail gun uses .22 caliber blanks to drive a metal piston. These blanks come in different power levels, such as green (Level 3) and yellow (Level 4), affecting the tool's force.

Is a Glock 17 effective at opening high-security padlocks?

In destructive testing, a Glock 17 firing over 100 rounds of 9mm ammunition failed to open a Level 9 Master Lock. This suggests that mechanical breaching tools like powder-actuated nail guns can be more effective for this specific task.

How do different Master Lock security levels perform against a nail gun?

Lower security level Master Locks (like Level 5) are breached more easily. Higher levels (7 and 9) prove tougher, requiring adjustments, multiple high-power strikes, and stronger .22 caliber loads to breach the shackle.

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