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Simple lock to pick

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Simple lock to pick

Postby austinc » 5 Sep 2011 16:24

I'm new to picking and I plan on buying the suggested pick set here: http://www.lockpickshop.com/MPXS-14.html

Can someone recommend me a type of lock that would be simple to pick? Not to many pins and not to complicated, so I have something to practice the basics on?
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Re: Simple lock to pick

Postby Squelchtone » 5 Sep 2011 17:46

austinc wrote:I'm new to picking and I plan on buying the suggested pick set here: http://www.lockpickshop.com/MPXS-14.html

Can someone recommend me a type of lock that would be simple to pick? Not to many pins and not to complicated, so I have something to practice the basics on?


Go to Target or Home Depot and get a Master Lock No.3 with the blue plastic bumper on it. Very fun to pick. or go to Walmart and buy a Brinks double deadbolt for $12, it will provide hours of fun and you can easily take it apart and learn all the parts and build up your skill level.

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Re: Simple lock to pick

Postby MrScruff » 5 Sep 2011 19:51

If you want to spend a bit more money you can also go for something like the Ultimate Challenge Practice Lock. I have one and it's been a pile of fun/frustration. And as Squelchtone said, the Master No. 3s are also fun. Just make sure you don't pick the one your wife relies on. The look she gave melted one of my picks!
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Re: Simple lock to pick

Postby MacGnG1 » 5 Sep 2011 21:06

yeah get a master #3 and a kwikset double deadbolt. shouldnt cost you more than 20 bucks total. get the double deadbolt cause then you can repin one side :) --- HAVE FUN!
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Re: Simple lock to pick

Postby lock2006 » 5 Sep 2011 22:14

Or you can get one of my locks set i have for sell :D
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