Practice Locks

[mcintosh_jamie]

Hi guys,

I'm brand new to the picking game and was wondering what locks I should start out on. I'm getting either the 9-piece or 15-piece slim line set. What would you recommend?

Also, where would I be able to buy cheap practice locks noting that I am English and can only pay in GBP?

Thanks
Jamie McIntosh

[Pickermeapie]

Use the search button above to find answers to all your questions. I don't know what a good practice lock is across the pond, but over here it would be Kwiksets or Schlages. So if you have those brands over there, try those first. As far as pick sets go, try www.lockpicks.com . They will ship to you overseas, As long as customs dosen't get curious

[Kigga]

Yeah kwiksets are really really easy to pick, especially the old ones. Just go to ur local locksmith shop, and ask if you can have any old locks around, theyll usually give em to u for free.

[fallscrape]

If you're UK, try devonlocks

[devnill]

i got a kwickset..Its a nice step from a cheap padlock, but not much harder unless you get some new pins

[illusion]

in the UK a cheap ERA deadbolt cylinder is nice to start on

www.locksmith-tools.co.uk are nice to order from. I'd reccomend the 9 piece set, but it's up for discussion - you only REALLY need a 5 piece set.

[webidiot2]

yeah it is best to start with a small set and work your way up. the reason i say this is because if you get into lockpicking and you dont like it you havent spent a bunch of money and to pick basic pin tumbler locks you only need a smaller set.