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Echo2
12-04-2012, 02:32 PM
Been looking at these...

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31v05xlOf5L.jpg

Or this....has hydrant wrench....but for the coin could go for hooligan tool...

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31XGzgxWc3L.jpg

anyone ever used either?....any suggestions?

I generally keep a sledge hammer and a wrecking bar in the vehicle....I did have a battering ram in there but it was too much weight vs benefit.....and the officer that saw it gave me $50 for it....:). (I've made many of them.....going to make a replacement and have it Linex coated.)

Sniper-T
12-04-2012, 03:03 PM
got a pic of the battering ram?

I have a bunch of these kicking around:
http://www.globalindustrial.ca/p/tools/Hammers1/hammers-specialty/wonder-bar-pry-bars-55-515?utm_source=google_pr&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Hammers-Specialty-google_pr&infoParam.campaignId=T9F&gclid=CPHapoyPgbQCFcU-MgodDlIA0Q

they've done me well for many years

izzyscout21
12-04-2012, 03:10 PM
I have the short version of the one on top. I have not tried using it to open anything yet, just used it for general wrecking stuff.

I never really cared for breaching with the Halligan tools.


I much prefer this:

http://battlefieldbadass.com/media/files/gameinfo/__gadg_recon_c4_png_920x460_q85.png

robsdak
12-05-2012, 06:27 PM
http://battlefieldbadass.com/media/files/gameinfo/__gadg_recon_c4_png_920x460_q85.png

Iz, that's more 'key to the kingdom' than the city.


i have used something similar to it. can't remember what company made it. it was made to straighten floor joists, but was hell on tearing things apart.

Metrocruiser
12-05-2012, 08:34 PM
Next time I see one of those on the top with an orange sale price sticker, im buying!!!!

apssbc
12-05-2012, 09:55 PM
I like the haligan bar for entry we use them all the time.

The TNT is pretty nice too but very heavy. http://tnttool.com/

If course I just love a pick head axe for a good cheap all around tool with other uses also.

apssbc
12-05-2012, 10:05 PM
Here you go Izzy!! The key to everything.

http://www.military-today.com/artillery/stryker_mgs_l4.jpg

izzyscout21
12-05-2012, 10:46 PM
Here you go Izzy!! The key to everything.

http://www.military-today.com/artillery/stryker_mgs_l4.jpg


Yeah. I wish.

I'd take it. Hop in the back. I just happen to know how to drive it.:cool:

apssbc
12-05-2012, 11:00 PM
I bet I can figure out how to make it go boom! My question is, is it capable of firing on the move and while bouncing over the approaching hordes of zombies? I feel like the mounds of brained zeds might throw off the computer as you chug aong squishing them with the tires.

Evolver
12-05-2012, 11:29 PM
Been looking at these...

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31v05xlOf5L.jpg

Or this....has hydrant wrench....but for the coin could go for hooligan tool...

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31XGzgxWc3L.jpg

anyone ever used either?....any suggestions?

I generally keep a sledge hammer and a wrecking bar in the vehicle....I did have a battering ram in there but it was too much weight vs benefit.....and the officer that saw it gave me $50 for it....:). (I've made many of them.....going to make a replacement and have it Linex coated.)

There has been many of times that I've thought about something like this when I'm framing and have them stinking ass twisted boards. You can hook the 2x with the jaw, straighten then nail away. It would be good to have one these for post SHTF for gathering and rebuilding for sure! As for a key... I would go for this set up.
http://tnttool.com/images/944_web_225.jpg

izzyscout21
12-06-2012, 12:05 AM
My question is, is it capable of firing on the move and while bouncing over the approaching hordes of zombies?

Yes

apssbc
12-06-2012, 12:34 AM
That sir gives me a warm fuzzy feeling inside!

izzyscout21
12-06-2012, 12:54 AM
Glad I can help

rentprop1
12-07-2012, 04:17 AM
I have the smaller version of the tool on top, I think its called the Stanley Fat Max, I sharpened the upper claw part so I could chop into wood or anything soft with it, I'm figuring more on urban survival based on my area of travel, versus woodland stuff, worst case you might need it to get into or out of something, imagine if you had this with you in a building collapse ( WTC ) and it aided you to escape ?? Its a little heavy for an EDC bag, but I carry it in my vehicle, doubt I could pry a car door open with it, but it would break out a window, or even one of those old time security windows with the chicken wire in it ?? I looked at it that it takes the place of a pry bay, hammer, and hatchet all in one...have also read ho it can be used like a door stop to hold a door open or possible wedge it closed ??

my son bought one of those annihilator(sp) tools and said he didn't think it was worth the money and that my tool could do about the same, I got it on close out at a hardware store for $ 17 but I think they are $ 25 at Lowes ??

Stormfeather
12-07-2012, 10:32 AM
Here you go Izzy!! The key to everything.

http://www.military-today.com/artillery/stryker_mgs_l4.jpg

Some people just have to over-compensate! :rolleyes:

izzyscout21
12-07-2012, 12:14 PM
Some people just have to over-compensate! :rolleyes:

Not over compensate, I just don't want to have to get to a job only to realize I should have brought the BIGGER hammer........

Brownwater Riverrat 13
12-07-2012, 06:03 PM
I'm a simple man/warrior who prefers only having to do the job "once" just once. If I have to use a vehicle of that "caliber" then so it, If it happens to be a bit too much, better than too little.........But I only had to do it "once"....mission accomplished.:cool:

realist
12-10-2012, 04:09 PM
I agree with Izzy is makes it much easier to open the door. However when I want something more low tech I go with below.
http://www.estwing.com/ao_campers_axe_long_handle.php
They don't break and work very well.