to advance?

[xcravaxx]

hey all, i have always been practicing lock picking on my doorknobs at home, it has always been my hobby and i can always get the lock open, now i have a chance to get some brand new locks, do you think i should go for the ones with pick-proof systems or not? wouldn't you all think it would be a waste to get a lock that cannot be picked? are pick proofs systems really pick proof? or just very frustrating to pick?

[MrAnybody]

hey all, i have always been practicing lock picking on my doorknobs at home, it has always been my hobby and i can always get the lock open, now i have a chance to get some brand new locks, do you think i should go for the ones with pick-proof systems or not? wouldn't you all think it would be a waste to get a lock that cannot be picked? are pick proofs systems really pick proof? or just very frustrating to pick?

Firstly, I'd strongest recommend that you do not pick locks that you depend on. Such as doorknobs in your home. It's risky and could leave you with an expensive repair. The first 2 essential rules to the hobby of lockpicking is not to pick a lock you depend on (unless you have to, of course), and not to pick a lock that you have no permission from the owner to do so. The first rule is not necessarily the case with professional locksmiths, but that's a different story. Of course, it's a free world (partly), so you can do as you wish, and I can only make respectful recommendations, but I thought it best to mention it nonetheless.

I would suggest you buy a table vice and practice with locks set in that. That is what the vast majority of us practice.

I'll assume that when you say "pick proof systems" that you mean security pins in the locks. I'll also assume that you're talking about pin tumblers.

I'd recommend that you firstly try a variety of locks without security pins. This will give plenty of practice on a variety of keyways. All locks are different, so just experimenting with different locks in general will be extremely valuable experience. One that's done, and you have some comprehensive understanding of what is going on inside different locks when you're picking them, I'd say by 1 or 2 locks that have security pins and go from there.

You could buy a progressive lock. They are extremely useful to begin with. Then it's all about practice, practice, practice. As well as being practical and progressive in that practice. In that way, you'll find plenty of enjoyable challenges and have the great buzz of progressing in skills.

[xcravaxx]

Ah i wouldnt worry about destroying my doorknobs. I think i got the feel for it, i have a sucess rate of 95 percent in picking those doorknobs withoit spending too long there, 1 minute at most. The thing is, ive been only practising on 3 doorknobs, so i do not know whether my skills will suffice to pick locks with security pins. Isnt there another type of pick proof system? I think its called the master key lock system or something, the pins wont reset unless the master key is inserted into the lock or so ething like that.

Thx for reply

[xcravaxx]

And i dont really depend on those doorknobs so dont worry btw

[NGomez103]

I think it would be better to consider what MrAnybody is suggesting. I can vouch for progressive practice locks being a good investment. Or at least buy different locks that don't have security pins to get the feel for high low pin combinations that might stump you at times. Then moving on to the security pins like spools after you are confident with any pin combo. I believe it has to be progressive. I try not to rush anything or else I might overlook something that will most likely come in handy sooner than later.
just my opinion.