50bmg vs Kryptonite padlock and chain for motorcycles

Published on November 13, 2020
Duration: 10:14

This video features an expert firearms instructor, Edwin Sarkissian, testing the durability of a Kryptonite New York Lock and motorcycle chain against various firearms. The test progresses from handguns like the HK VP9 (9mm) and FN Five-seveN (5.7x28mm steel core) to rifles including an AK-47 (7.62x39mm), Kar98k (8mm Mauser), and culminating with a .50 BMG Desert Tech HTI. The results demonstrate the significant power difference between calibers and ammunition types when applied to hardened security devices.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic test, a Kryptonite New York Lock and chain were subjected to various firearms. While 9mm and 5.7x28mm rounds had minimal effect, an 8mm Mauser rifle shattered the lock body. A .50 BMG rifle link destruction test showed the caliber's overwhelming power against the chain.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & 9mm Test
  2. 03:115.7x28mm Steel Core Test
  3. 04:10AK-47 and Kar98k Rifle Tests
  4. 07:43.50 BMG Chain Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were used to test the Kryptonite New York Lock and chain?

The test included an HK VP9 (9mm), FN Five-seveN (5.7x28mm steel core), an AK-47 (7.62x39mm), a Kar98k (8mm Mauser), and a Desert Tech HTI chambered in .50 BMG.

Could 9mm or 5.7x28mm rounds defeat the Kryptonite New York Lock?

No, the 9mm rounds from the HK VP9 only damaged the plastic casing, and the 5.7x28mm steel core rounds from the FN Five-seveN passed through the plastic but failed to breach the internal steel shackle or lock mechanism.

Which rifle caliber was effective against the Kryptonite New York Lock?

The Kar98k rifle firing 8mm Mauser rounds was the first to successfully shatter the lock body, causing its internal components to release and the shackle to open.

How effective was the .50 BMG against the motorcycle chain?

A single shot from the .50 BMG Desert Tech HTI rifle completely severed a link of the heavy-duty motorcycle chain, demonstrating its immense destructive power against hardened steel.

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