Best I-Core

[Sipe]

Does any one know how hard these locks (Best I-Core) are to pick?
Do they have mushroom/serrated/spool pins or other nice little surprizes?

[marso]

Basically by quickly glancing at the posts below I would say it is on the hard scale in terms of picking. You may get lucky though it depends on the lock, if it was master keyed etc... The pins are normal unless you request it in your order.

Again this is all based on the information below, I have no idea myself.

Discussion about picking Best I-core:
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viewtopic.php?t=294

Pictures of a Best I-core:
http://www.crypto.com/photos/misc/sfic/

[salzi684]

How hard these locks are depends on a couple of things. If the lock is fairly new and the springs are still hard they are a lot harder to pick than if the springs are slightly worn. If the lock has a lot of sub-master keys it becomes easier to pick because this will create multiple shear lines. Overall this is not a beginer lock but with some practice and depending on the lock its not that bad.

[randmguy]

In general, Best sfic's are a fairly hard lock to pick. Best has some tight machining tolerances. If it has been mastered it will be a little easier. If it is older it can be a stiff sticky pain to work. Most Best locks are available with spool pins but if it has been rekeyed at least once you can almost always count on standard pins. One IMPORTANT thing to consider is that many Best cylinders are installed in old latches and many of these require more than 90 deg turns to open the latch. I've even got some newer key in knob locks that take a 360 deg turn to open the latch.

[Chucklz]

If your IC core is by Arrow or some such, the tolerances are generally poorer than Best's. The keyway can also be a factor in determining whether or not you will be able to pick a given IC. A snap gun may be helpful. Also, be aware that you have both operating and control sheer lines to deal with, so it may "feel" odd at first.

[uss]

Note that it also a 7 pin lock set. Which will make it harder to pick

[Chucklz]

Best IC cores come in 5-7 pin configurations, although I've never seen a 5 pin SFIC in person. Other brands of SFIC are generally 6-7 pins. Just to let everyone know.

[Wade]

I have only been picking for about a month and can pick best I-cores easily, however picking the lock doesnt unlock the door in my case (dont know why)

[fixer]

I have only been picking for about a month and can pick best I-cores easily, however picking the lock doesnt unlock the door in my case (dont know why)

Have you tried picking the lock in the opposite direction or using a plug spinner to turn it back after picking in the original direction?

Without knowing the door and lock that the cylinder is installed in, it is difficult to tell which way you should turn the cylinder.

[master in training]

it could also be that there is pressure on the bolt from the door or the frame or something, try lifting the door up slightly or pushing it closed a bit more, you may find it opens easily.

failing that get something a little stronger, like a screwdriver to turn it with.

[Wade]

can I just go to some locksmith shop mand buy a plug spinner?

[stick]

Locksmiths aren't distributors. Unless the locksmith just happens to want to sell his spinner, you're outta luck.