Favorite Lock to Pick

[logosys]

Ok, I personally like Schlage deadbolts (the Grade 2 ones) because I like the challenge they present, without being discouraging. What's your favorite lock to pick? Why?

[CaptHook]

I have a master 532 that can be very touchy if you are heavy handed on the wrench. A few spools in there make for some concentration practice.
Chuck

[JonathanEricLopez]

Personally any lock with spool pins! That'll keep me entertained by far.

[ChemicalRobot]

I have a few old Falcon mortise cylinders that are just a blast to pick. They were the first locks I learned to pick so working with them "just feels right." Also, a Master 140 is always nice.

[Brother Paul]

i like my ERA the best and my fav pick is a hybrid i made

[FarmerFreak]

I enjoy picking my Schlage Primus locks. Why? Because nobody else I work with can, and it's just fun to show off.

[eppiotic]

For whatever reason I like to pick American 1100 series padlocks. They are challenging and fun.

[Squelchtone]

Good thread idea!

I like working with my GeGe AP3000. Euro profile is nicer to hold than a mortise cylinder, and its made much better than a typical American lock like Schlage, Kwikset, etc. It's also not as easy, but not as difficult as a 6 pin Medeco, so when I open it after a few minutes of struggle, I feel accomplished.



http://nynex.s5.com/TOOOL-US-Boston/locks/GEGE/AP3000/GEGE-AP3000-picked.jpg

Squelchtone

[Eyes_Only]

I like to pick a Schalge Everest. Balancing between spool and serrated drivers with the check pin at the bottom is a fun challenge.

[darklighterz7611]

Good thread idea!

its 6 years old.lol

Tho the thread seems to have revived quite nicely

At the moment i would say its a euro bs with trap pins (think its a bs en 1303??). took me a month to realise i needed to 'engineer' a special pick to lift the last trap pin as my picks just couldnt get the reach. When it finally clicked and atm i just cant resist picking this lock

[pjzstones]

i like picking sfic locks because of the two sheer linse and i try to pick both. other than that any lock with spools.

[Antique key maker]

Any Cutaway locks are nice to pick because you can cheat when it gets frustrating.

[Schuyler]

Got this oversized Wizer that I absolutely love to pick. No matter how often I pick it it still takes a few minutes and I can't rake it at all. It's my most relaxed, focused pick when I sit down with that big ol' lock. I love it.

[Rickthepick]

Squelchtone

Those things are tough!

[Josh K]

I like to pick a Schalge Everest. Balancing between spool and serrated drivers with the check pin at the bottom is a fun challenge.

I thought the Everest had normal drivers and pins?