by bprzybyl » 5 Apr 2006 20:43
We put Defiant Deadbolts on our house, removing all the old kwiksets. I've picked both. I learned on the kwikset's using db's guide (picking 1-5 pins at a time progressively). I don't believe the Defiant had any security pins in it, but I could go check. The Kwiksets I had DEFINATELY did not have any security pins, which I know because I ripped them apart.
As for picking, it should be the same as the master unless it has security pins. I've never heard of Mountain padlocks. I had some trouble picking it (Defiant) my first time, but I attribute that to the fact that it was the first door mounted lock that I picked. Everything prior had been either a padlock or something in wood sitting in my lap.
Good luck,
Brooks