Scorpion CX5 as a cost effective solution vs Medeco

[crazy_bee]

Hi,

I'm not sure if i should post this in the locksmith business thread or here. I talked to a retired locksmith today and It was very interesting. Here is something he told me that he used to do to make better margin of profit: He would put CX5 locks into Blue scorpion Generic Locks housing. IE: deadbolt, knobs and mortises. see http://www.scorpionlocks.com

He told me that he did it for commercial as it was as good a medeco, because the odds of a thief being able to pick them is close to zero. The housing is going to be weaker than a medeco or high security expensive lock but someone with a sledgehammer is going to make it through any of them anyway.

Im wondering if thats considered a cheap thing to do, or something to look for when trying to find better cost alternative for commercial door locks.

Thank you,

David

[cledry]

Almost sounds as though you are trying to get the Scorpion name out there.

Never heard of them but the CX5 in a generic lock is a lower budget way to more security.

[crazy_bee]

It's not like i'm trying to promote the brand, i heard about them for the first time today. I did a search on the forum and found very little info, so i thought it would be an interesting topic. That old locksmith was pretty confident about doing this but to me it didn't seem right to match a good lock in a cheap housing. Better profit yes, but at which cost... Since i am lacking experience i asked about your opinions.

Thanks

[cledry]

Some of the grade 2 import deadbolts are quite robust and adding such a cylinder gives you some added security but more importantly key control. Many people do not need the Medeco and just want key control, so this is a good alternative.

[Squelchtone]

It's a known brand in the lockpicking community, a mix of pin tumbler and Bellock squiggle lock with the feel of an ASSA Twin.

Here's some photos and company details. http://www.lockwiki.com/index.php/Scorpion_CX-5

I remember talking to the factory reps from Canada back in 2007 at a locksmith expo here in Massachusetts. I had a CX5 cutaway once, not sure who I sold or traded it to.

the wiki article reminded me that Marks has had their name stamped on some CX5 cylinders in the last few years as well.

I dont have an opinion to answer your question though about it being a good low cost alternative to something like Medeco.


Squelchtone