Is SouthOrd a respectable brand?

[castaway]

I'm very new (and green) to this. From this forum i went on their site and bought my first 14 piece set. I really liked dealing with them, first of all. Well, I got my set in the mail today. I couldn't wait to try it so I found an old Brinks Home Security box I have. I know this is probably an easy lock to pick, but keep in mind this was my first lock.

I got it open in about 10 seconds, I think. Guess I'm hooked now.

anyway, I do like the set and I thought SouthOrd was great to deal with...very professional, yet friendly.

[Rubberducky]

I'm thinking about buying the SouthOrd C801 9 piece slim line pick set as my first lockpick set.
Good idea?

[illusion]

I'm thinking about buying the SouthOrd C801 9 piece slim line pick set as my first lockpick set.
Good idea?

I bought it as a first set, and it served me well.

[grim]

I'm thinking about buying the SouthOrd C801 9 piece slim line pick set as my first lockpick set.
Good idea?

i bought one of southord's picksets and i'm VERY (read that as "VERY VERY") happy with the entire purchase process. my only complaint with southord is that there are a couple of picks/tools/selections i'd like to see them offer that they do not currently have on the proverbial menu.

other than that minor piss/moan sequence, i have nothing bad to say about southord. they took my order quickly, filled it quickly and i quickly received a selection of high-quality tools for a small price. what more can you ask for?

[Blitz.acE]

does anyone know of a site that ships to canada(even better if based in canada) and is cheap but not crappy unfortunatly southord doesnt ship outside of the US

[Blitz.acE]

wait i might have read it wrong never mind

[Bud Wiser]

I just got the PXS-14 (14pc) set for 24.95 and picked my first lock in about a minute! Before buying this set I tried making a few of my own picks and tension wrenches using hacksaw blades as described some where else in the forum. I definitely need practice making pics! I couldn't even pick my own nose with my home made pics

I could feel the diference imediately with the Southord!

I'm sure as you get more experienced at making your own, custom made will be better, but if your just starting out like me, Southord is more then good enough!

My only compliant was it was verry difficult to slip on the plastic/rubber handles on the picks. Even wih a dab of oil and in a vise it was no easy task! Minor complaint for sure!

I'm on my 4th lock now!

[Bud Wiser]

Just a update on my southord pxs-14, after using them every day for 3 days I've had 2 picks bend a little already. Nothing too serious still usable but it looks like these picks wear easily. It's not like I beat them or any thing either just normal use on Guard, master, kwikset, First Watch, Schlage, and a few no names. Was able to pick all of them, but having some trouble with the schlage.

I'm going to invest in a set of Perterson picks since the manufacturer is in my area, figure why not. They look like they may be better quality then southord. My opinion of the southord hasn't changed dramatically, but question if they will hold up for the long run. They seem to flexible.

Also what I'm finding in my area is locksmiths here are very friendly and eager to help! As soon as I tell them what I'm doing they smile and anwser any questions and give me some great advuce and tips. Seems they all enjoy picking locks, but I'm also finding a whole new side to the locksmith business. I am now considering taking a locksmith course on the side. So other newbies may want to check out local locksmiths in your area too for help! I didn't even know Pertersons was in my city until today! If you don't know where to begin just start at hardware stores!

[Octillion]

Just a update on my southord pxs-14, after using them every day for 3 days I've had 2 picks bend a little already. Nothing too serious still usable but it looks like these picks wear easily.

You are picking WAY too hard if they are bending. Learn to ease up before you buy more expensive picks. Use as light a torque as you can, and gently push up each pin, don’t force it up. You want to manipulate the lock, not beat it to submission.

Peterson picks are very good quality.

[Bud Wiser]

Actually they got bent working on a couple of very rough locks that did not work so freely. No dount equally at fault there was me too! I definitely appreciate you taking the time to caution me! Also these last couple of posts will help others too!

Southord + Newbies = possible bent picks So your advice is in a good spot here!

Overall I am very pleased with Southord! I can honestly say they can take a beating and still keep on picking

(I'm still going to get a set of Peterson)

[Deathadder]

ok guys, lets just put it this way... its better than paper clips and allen wrenches the southords are very respectable and i believe they are just about the best picks you can get if you are just starting out, you dont need any falle's or petersons because newbs can get a bit rough with locks, not pointing any fingers or anything... *CAUGH CAUGH bud wiser CAUGH*

[Bud Wiser]

I'm as gentle as a kitty with my picks.. a 200 pound kitty

[Deathadder]

HAHAHAHAH

[gunnermatt]

I have a southord 14 pc set and love them. But I should also say that I have only been picking for a few weeks, I am inexperinced, and southord is all that I have used. That being said, I can recomend them to any begenner

[Cherokee]

Speakly as a fully trained sheet metal worker, the quality of the manufacture & the material used by Southord is exceptional.
I have dealt with mass produced sheetmetal components for 14 years and would say you will not get much better.

Southord picks are fantastic value for money as well as being good picks, As with any mass produced item the owner may feel a spot of hand finishing may be required. Ownership points as we call it over here.