50bmg vs Kryptonite padlock and chain for motorcycles

Published on November 13, 2020
Duration: 10:14

This video tests the security of a Kryptonite New York Lock and motorcycle chain against various firearms. While 9mm and 5.7x28mm rounds failed to penetrate, an AK-47 and Kar98k eventually compromised the lock. The chain was easily defeated by a single .50 BMG round, highlighting the extreme power difference.

Quick Summary

A .50 BMG round fired from a Desert Tech HTI rifle completely severed a link of the heavy-duty Kryptonite motorcycle chain. Earlier tests showed 9mm and 5.7x28mm rounds failed to penetrate the lock, while an 8mm Mauser from a Kar98k eventually shattered the lock body.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & 9mm Test on Kryptonite Lock
  2. 03:115.7x28mm Steel Core vs Lock
  3. 04:10AK-47 & Kar98k vs Lock Body
  4. 07:43.50 BMG Test on Motorcycle Chain

Frequently Asked Questions

Can 9mm rounds penetrate a Kryptonite New York Lock?

In this test, 9mm rounds fired from an HK VP9 impacted the Kryptonite New York Lock's plastic casing, causing visible damage but failing to compromise the lock's internal security mechanism or break the shackle.

What rifle caliber finally broke the Kryptonite lock?

The Kryptonite lock body was eventually shattered and compromised by a Kar98k rifle firing an 8mm Mauser round. Earlier tests with 9mm and 5.7x28mm failed to break the lock.

How effective is a .50 BMG round against a motorcycle chain?

A single .50 BMG round fired from a Desert Tech HTI rifle completely severed a link of the heavy-duty Kryptonite motorcycle chain, demonstrating the extreme destructive power of this caliber against hardened steel.

Which firearms were used to test the Kryptonite lock and chain?

The test utilized an HK VP9 (9mm), FN Five-seveN (5.7x28mm), AK-47 (7.62x39mm), Kar98k (8mm Mauser), and a Desert Tech HTI (.50 BMG) rifle to assess the security of the Kryptonite lock and chain.

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