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What lock should I get next?

Having read the FAQ's you are still unfulfilled and seek more enlightenment, so post your general lock picking questions here.
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What lock should I get next?

Postby AshokaTano » 24 Apr 2013 13:15

I've gotten down my Abus 83/50 6pin Schlage lock, in all pinning combos i can do I'm just wondering what I should be thinking of getting next? a Medco or is that still to difficult??
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Re: What lock should I get next?

Postby GWiens2001 » 24 Apr 2013 16:09

You are using the spool driver pins?

It does not hurt to try a lock that is too advanced for your current level, whatever that level may be. As long as you do not beat yourself up over not getting it open, you can learn a lot.

You might consider getting a Yale lock with the Y1 keyway or some lock with a similar keyway with a tight, twisty keyway. Then you learn to maneuver the warding.

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Re: What lock should I get next?

Postby AshokaTano » 24 Apr 2013 19:31

4 Spools, i had the locksmith throw in a extra pin set with a normal driver pin so i could pin it 6 pin, and good point i can always start by taking out some pin stacks anyways ill be sure to check out that lock too!
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