Starter lock?

[colts123]

I'm new at lock picking just wondering what would be a good lock to start with?

[delocking]

Google this "starter lock site:www.lockpicking101.com" and you should find plenty of ideas

[cjames73]

put your location in your profile then it'll be easier to say what locks to start on.

[Eyes_Only]

If you're in the US you could start off with a Master Lock No. 3 padlock. Once you get used to this you can graduate to a Kwikset deadbolt (the older model, not the new SmartKey).

[dboeren]

I just started a few days ago with a Kwikset deadbolt and I think that's a great way to go. You can open the lock and remove the pins easily, which you cannot on a padlock.

The basic idea is to take out all but one pin, practice that for a short while, add another pin, work on that, etc..., until you're back up to the full 5 pins. It doesn't take that long but gives you a good feeling of how you're progressing.

It's usually only about $2 more for a double-sided deadbolt (keyholes on both sides) than a single-sided one. I'd get a double, now you have two locks to practice on or you have a spare to loan to friends who are interested.