Which picks would you choose?

[lockergirl]

Hi guys, just about to buy a set of picks for hubby which would you choose? I have read the GOSO are poor quality but seem to have good reviews.

He's said he would love to learn and has no experience. Was thinking of one of these from Amazon

Southord C2010 £32

http://www.amazon.co.uk/C2010-Twenty-Tw ... hord+c2010

GOSO 24 £18

http://www.amazon.co.uk/GOSO-Piece-Lock ... ds=goso+24

Klom 32 piece £24

http://www.amazon.co.uk/KLOM-piece-lock ... +lock+pick

Pickology X2500 £25
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pickology-X2500 ... logy+X2500

Majestic 17 Piece £44

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Majestic-Lock-P ... +lock+pick

Sparrows £39.99
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sparrows-Pickse ... lock+picks

Thanks in advance

[Squelchtone]

Does it have to be purchased from amazon.uk ? it seems most of these are not actually Amazon, just sellers on Amazon. .

If the answer is yes, then I'd go with the Southord C2010, for best selection of tools, a nice zipper case, and a good price.

Plus if he bends or breaks any due to being new at this, he wont have to feel bad he broke expensive picks.

very thoughtful of you to buy him picks! =)
Squelchtone

[lockergirl]

Hi Squelch,

Thanks for the reply. I havent ordered anything like this before so only chose Amazon as I have an account and trust them, I am leaning towards that Southord set, seems to be considered the best make and set for the money. Yes very thoughtful, anything to keep him out of my hair

[Bluenkight]

HI Lockergirl..
I have the GOSO set and believe me they are not as cheep as some people say. In fact the ones I have are pretty tough and I am a little heavy handed when I am picking (getting better).... I would say get those if he is just starting... good luck

[lockergirl]

Thanks Bluenight, they looked a bit rough round the edges and plasticky (is that even a word) using the close up on the photos.

[Squelchtone]

Just one comment about those GOSO's. That set is for automotive door and ignition locks, and I donno, I've had GOSO picks before (friend gave me some when he didnt want them any longer) and they did feel cheap and plasticky and the picks were soooooo thick, I couldn't insert them into half the locks I was trying to pick. With the Southord you at least get the common pick shapes most beginners learn with such as the half diamond, S rake, short hook, L Rake, and others just to name a few.

[Bluenkight]

Thanks Bluenight, they looked a bit rough round the edges and plasticky (is that even a word) using the close up on the photos.

They are a bit rough and like Squelchtone says...you can smooth them out a little with sand paper.... all and all they are decent picks for the price.... you can get them cheaper on Banggood.com. the final decision is yours to make on what you want to spend.

[Robotnik]

I'm with Squelch, not a fan of the GOSO picks. I'm not one for overstatement, so when I say I hate the GOSO set I have, it's not an exaggeration - I HATE that set. Too thick, unwieldy, hard to fit in even a Kwikset keyway.

I started with a SouthOrd Euro set, and while I've moved on to Peterson for my go-to picks, I have no reservations recommending SouthOrd. Good, versatile, well-designed picks.

[smokingman]

Southord over GOSO any day, good tools for the money.
I have had the same set for years, just treat them right and they will last.
My wife gave them to me for B day.

[classicdeluxe]

With all honesty, my favorite lock pick set is the Klom 32 piece. My first pick set was a slimline set from southord. I used it for 2 years before purchasing the klom 32 piece set on a hunch. Needless to say, I have rarely used the southord set since. The picks seem extremely durable and have not bent like the southord picks. I also feel that the handles are comfortable and do not tire my hands when I hold them. I also have some peterson 0.015" picks that I use occasionally on slim key ways, but I do not feel that they are superior quality in design, just thinner than normal. I often feel that many new pickers become disillusioned or wrongfully convinced into believing that highly marketed picks like southord, sparrows, or peterson are superior quality to these China made klom picks just because their favorite youtube picker only uses one specific brand of picks in all of their videos and makes sure he repeats their name every time, probably to earn a nice commission from the company. Trust me, the brand of a tool does not make you a better picker, it is the quality of your technique. The klom set comes with 11 different hooks which goes beyond the options of any other set on the market. I admit that you will get some picks in this set that you will probably never use unless you are working on car locks, but I can assure you that this klom set is great quality and has stood up to a lot of pressure that I know would snap my southord picks.

This is the new and updated klom set which is better quality than the one you posted. It is the same price.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/KLOM-piece-lock ... +lock+pick

[lockergirl]

Just a quick update, I went for this set for £18

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pickology-X2500 ... +pickology

and I have to say they are excellent and very sturdy, he's well chuffed with them.
I also bought him a Brockhage clear practice lock from Amazon, it was expensive but he loves it. I've hardly seen him since and now thinks he could be a locksmith!.

Thanks for all your help chaps.

[Robotnik]

Great to hear! Thanks for the update.

[lockergirl]

Using my wifes account, thanks for giving her feedback, well chuffed with the picks. Another quick question, are there any books you would recommend? I'm thinking Youtube and this forum is enough but wondered if there was a lock picking bible lurking out there somewhere?
Cheers

[lockergirl]

Did someones post get deleted, I am sure someone asked me to PM them?

[GWiens2001]

There are a number of books on the subject. Please use the 'search' button, as the books have been listed numerous times.

A quick one that I highly recommend is Lockpicking Detail Overkill. It was written by our member Solomon, and is short, but thorough. The password for the file is evva3ks .

Gordon