Basic Pick Set?

[Pyle]

Well before you clicked this link you probably said to yourself: "Oh great another newb who didn't read the FAQ". Well I read that plus a few other threads. The FAQ is well over a year old so it would seem to be a little outdated.

C1510
PXS-14
PXS-17

The above three sets are ones I am considering. They all come from lockpickshop. I was going to buy indiviual but it looked a little more expensive unless I were to only buy a few tools. And the some of the tools listed in the FAQ do not appear at lockpickshop (unless half diamond is called something else?). I figured lps would be my best bet with the 10% discount. Anyone else come across sets under $40 that are worth the dollar or comparable to the above three? Gotta go because the library is about to shuit me down
Ill post later!

[digital_blue]

All good sets for starters. All would probably suit you just fine. I own the PXS-17, fwiw. No harm in ordering the largest pick set that you can comfortably afford. Variety is the spice of life.

Happy picking!

db

[triman247]

I got the PXS-14 and it suits me fine. the picks will last plus its pretty cheap


triman

[Geek142]

I own the 14pc MPXS set. I like the metal handles rather then the standard ones which tend to hurt my hand after a lock picking time. But that is just my opinion.

I once did also own the 17 pc set and only really used about 5 picks out of it, but that is probably i was only picking pin tumblers and didnt need the ball pick and so on...

But like db said "No harm in ordering the largest pick set that you can comfortably afford". I agree with that aswell. Like some people say "dont worry about buying the 62 pc set because you dont need that much".. well what if you just dont plan to upgrade for long time which means the 62pc set could be great for you because it has lots of duplicates of the same picks. But since you are new to lockpicking order one of the sets you are planning on until you realise is it something you really want to do... then go for the more expensive sets. In my opinion.

... Goodluck!

Geek

[digital_blue]

It also has to do with economies of scale. If you are independantly wealthy, it doesn't matter if you'll ever make use of the 62 piece set. If it won't put a dent in your wallet, why not? The 17 piece set may not have been entirely necessary for me, but the difference in cost was small enough to me that I went for it. Having said that, the difference in cost to go to the 62 piece set was large enough that to me it was tough to justify the cost.

It's all a matter of perspective.

db

[plot]

avoid the PSX sets, get an MPSX set... cost slightly more, but have reinforced handles which are much more confortable to work with.

[Santos718]

I have the MPSX-32. It's supposed to ave 32 pieces, but mine came with 33. But anyway, it works for me.

[oaksy]

I have the C2010 Slim Line twenty-two piece lock pick set... But i only use a few of them but i think the more you have the more you can play with...
Regards
Oaksy

[Grudge]

Just my 2 cents, but I would buy a smaller set because a lot of folks start on Southord and then find out they really like Petersons or the Navigator or (fill in the name of your favorite set here so we don't start a 'my picks are better' flame-war ). There are a ton of handle styles, minor pick variations, metal qualities, etc out there. I would look on it like a sampler and then see if you like their stuff.

[Birdflyer]

He, I bought the smallest set I suppose, the one with a beginner book included, like 4-5 picks and a tension wretch, maybe too small?

[Santos718]

There are a ton of handle styles, minor pick variations, metal qualities, etc out there. I would look on it like a sampler and then see if you like their stuff.

Exactly, every has different taste. For me, SouthOrd does the job, but thats just me. You have your own style. Get something that feels right in your hand and looks good in your eyes.