Destroying a $900 Lock

Published on August 15, 2016
Duration: 14:54

This video demonstrates the extreme ballistic resistance of a high-security Sargent & Greenleaf 833 padlock. Expertly, Matt Carriker of Demolition Ranch tests the lock against a variety of firearms, from 9mm handguns to a .50 BMG rifle, showcasing its ability to withstand significant punishment before finally succumbing to .50 caliber rounds. The demonstration highlights the effectiveness of hardened steel alloys against ballistic threats.

Quick Summary

The $900 Sargent & Greenleaf 833 padlock, weighing 5 lbs and made of hardened steel alloy, demonstrated exceptional ballistic resistance. It withstood impacts from 9mm, .50 AE, 5.56mm, .308 API, and .300 Win Mag rounds, only succumbing to multiple .50 BMG shots from a Barrett M82A1 rifle.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Sargent & Greenleaf 833 Padlock
  2. 01:399mm Handgun Test
  3. 02:16.50 AE 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 Test
  7. 06:15.300 Winchester Magnum Test
  8. 07:38.50 BMG Rifle Test - Initial Shots
  9. 09:23Final Destruction with .50 BMG

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Sargent & Greenleaf 833 padlock has an MSRP of $900 and weighs approximately 5 pounds. Its construction from hardened steel alloy contributes to its robust design and resistance to forced entry methods.

What firearms were used to test the Sargent & Greenleaf 833 padlock's durability?

The padlock was tested against a 9mm Smith & Wesson, a .50 AE Desert Eagle, a 12 gauge shotgun, a 5.56mm rifle (likely AR-15 platform), a .308 rifle, a .300 Win Mag Falkor Defense Petra, and a .50 BMG Barrett M82A1 rifle.

Did any of the smaller caliber rounds penetrate the $900 padlock?

No, rounds from 9mm, .50 AE, 5.56mm, .308, and .300 Win Mag failed to penetrate the Sargent & Greenleaf 833 padlock. While some caused minor dents or jammed the mechanism, the lock remained largely intact until .50 BMG impacts.

What was required to finally destroy the Sargent & Greenleaf 833 padlock?

The Sargent & Greenleaf 833 padlock was ultimately destroyed after multiple .50 BMG impacts from a Barrett M82A1 rifle. Even after being split, the shackle remained held by bent metal, indicating extreme resilience.

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