Examples of Locks for Each Level of Skill?

[Jakoblivion]

Hi there, I'm a relative newbie. I'm comfortable with my gear and with picking easy locks, but don't really know where to go after my simple Master No.3's. It would be fantastic if someone could post (or direct me to) a list of examples for locks corresponding to different skill levels of picking, I.E. beginner, intermediate, mid-level, and so on. Sometimes us newbies get a little intimidated looking for a good lock to move into from our first few, and a list of some corresponding to skill level would be very helpful for not only me, but other newbies like myself that may not be comfortable asking for this.
Thanks in advance, cheers!
--Jakoblivion

[Luissen]

I only know a little about what others say regarding difficulties, but I moved from Master no3 and kwikset to schlage and a few random padlocks friends have been bringing me. They're certainly challenging, but manageable.

do you own a cylinder that you can repin?

[Jakoblivion]

Thank you. At the moment, I do not own a cylinder that I can re-pin.

[Squelchtone]

Hi, and welcome!

This question gets asked a lot, and I all can say is please Search around a little bit for the current threads that already have answers to the question.

It also matters where you are from. Locks that can be easily found in Germany, many not be the same ones we recommend to a guy from the USA, or someone from Australia.

The list is also very subjective. A lock that is easy, medium or hard, is a matter of opinion from the person making the comparison. I may think Schlage is the next step after Defiant or Kwikset, but someone else might say it is an Arrow or a BEST.

If you're done with Master No3's, stop by Walmart and get a Brinks (kwikset clone with security pins! =) deadbolt for $12 or go to Home Depot and get a Defiant (kwikset clone with security pins) deadbolt for $12, that's the next usual stop after a Master Lock No.3 padlock.

Then after those, buy a used Schlage on ebay, don't spend the $40 at the store for a new one.

keep practicing,
Squelchtone

PS. while I was typing a novel, Luissen just told you exactly the same thing.. master > kwikset > schlage >

[Jakoblivion]

Thanks so much, Squelch and Luissen! I appreciate the information!

[Luissen]

slightly off topic, but is that an adaptation of the famous "there is no spoon" from the matrix? Its clever!

[ARF-GEF]

Yeah, Jakoblivion I really like your quote too!

[Jakoblivion]

slightly off topic, but is that an adaptation of the famous "there is no spoon" from the matrix? Its clever!

That it is! And thank you!