Destroying a $900 Lock

Published on August 15, 2016
Duration: 14:54

This video from Demolition Ranch, featuring firearms instructor Matt Carriker, tests the ballistic resistance of a high-end Sargent & Greenleaf 833 padlock. Various calibers, from 9mm to .50 BMG, are used to demonstrate the lock's impressive durability, with only the .50 BMG ultimately achieving destruction. The expert assessment highlights the significant engineering in high-security locks against common and even extreme ballistic threats.

Quick Summary

The $900 Sargent & Greenleaf 833 padlock, weighing 5 lbs, exhibits exceptional ballistic resistance. It withstood calibers from 9mm to .300 Win Mag with minimal damage, requiring multiple .50 BMG impacts to finally split the casing.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to High-End Padlock
  2. 01:399mm Handgun Test
  3. 02:16.50 Caliber Desert Eagle Test
  4. 02:4312 Gauge Shotgun Slug Test
  5. 03:545.56mm Rifle and ACOG Overview
  6. 05:05.308 Rifle and AP Rounds
  7. 06:15.300 Winchester Magnum Test
  8. 07:38.50 BMG Rifle Test
  9. 09:23Final Destruction with .50 BMG

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ballistic resistance of a $900 Sargent & Greenleaf 833 padlock?

The $900 Sargent & Greenleaf 833 padlock demonstrates extreme ballistic resistance. It withstood 9mm, .50 AE, 12 gauge slug, 5.56mm, .308 Win, and .300 Win Mag rounds with only minor casing damage or deformation. Only repeated .50 BMG impacts were able to split the lock.

Can a 9mm handgun destroy a Sargent & Greenleaf 833 padlock?

No, a 9mm hollow point round from a Smith & Wesson handgun failed to penetrate or even leave a significant mark on the Sargent & Greenleaf 833 padlock. The lock remained fully functional after this test.

What is the most effective caliber for destroying a Sargent & Greenleaf 833 padlock?

Based on testing, the .50 BMG caliber is the most effective for destroying a Sargent & Greenleaf 833 padlock. Multiple .50 BMG impacts, including steel core rounds, were required to eventually split the lock casing.

How much does the Sargent & Greenleaf 833 padlock weigh and what is its approximate cost?

The Sargent & Greenleaf 833 padlock weighs approximately 5 pounds and has an approximate cost of $900. Its substantial weight is indicative of the hardened steel alloy construction designed for high-security applications.

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