What tubular lock pick is better?

[Auto45]

Please anyone, here are two links what one would be better buy,quality?


South Ord
http://www.selfdefenseproducts.com/lock ... _picks.htm


ECO series
http://www.lockpicktools.com/lockpicks.htm

Thanks
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[Pickermeapie]

Second One, I think. Looks like an HPC. Don't go for the Southord, they are made a little crappy.

[zeke79]

Second One, I think. Looks like an HPC. Don't go for the Southord, they are made a little crappy.

Have you actually used the new southord pick? I have and it works just as it should. I dont know what you are expecting, a crappy made tubular pick may be the old A1 if you are heavy handed. The southord seems to me to be a good tool .

[Auto45]

Found a how to use movie on the Southord tubular pick,looks like it works fine.


http://files.filefront.com/SouthOrd_7_Pin_Tubular_wmv/;4361786;;/fileinfo.html

[funky__monk]

personaly i would go with the second one although i havent had much experence with these it does look better

[Auto45]

personaly i would go with the second one although i havent had much experence with these it does look better

I was thinking the same,will get the second one.
thanks for the help all
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[Omikron]

To be honest, I've tried HPC's model that resembles the ECO, and the SouthOrd one. Even though the HPC was milled from aluminum and is probably more durable, the SouthOrd is far more comfortable to use. Durability should not be an issue here because very little torque is required to operate the pick. If perhaps you are prone to dropping your tools, then perhaps the ECO pick or an HPC pick is the right choice. Otherwise, go with the SouthOrd.

[Pickermeapie]

Second One, I think. Looks like an HPC. Don't go for the Southord, they are made a little crappy.

Have you actually used the new southord pick? I have and it works just as it should. I dont know what you are expecting, a crappy made tubular pick may be the old A1 if you are heavy handed. The southord seems to me to be a good tool .

I have used both the HPC and Southord Pick. I say the southord is a bit crappier because twice I have had the rubber handle come off in my hand, or freely twist around the pick. Hot Glue didn't even help. Then to top things off the tensioner snapped. I do know how to use one too, so excessive pressure did not cause the broken tensioner.

[zeke79]

[quote="Pickermeapie

I have used both the HPC and Southord Pick. I say the southord is a bit crappier because twice I have had the rubber handle come off in my hand, or freely twist around the pick. Hot Glue didn't even help. Then to top things off the tensioner snapped. I do know how to use one too, so excessive pressure did not cause the broken tensioner. [/quote]

That's pretty bad luck. I had mine for a couple years and they done fine in that time . If you can swing it, go for the Peterson Pro-1. It is more universal and will pick the ACE II locks also.

[Auto45]

I do have a cash credit coming back of $250 for some tools I send back. Could put it to this tool. its $170 more than the Southord/HPC but I do want the best one.

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The Pro-1:
product comes with two keytips (7-pin and 8-pin) with the choice of a free 3rd keytip of your choice (Small Kryptonite or American Padlock ) mailed to you upon our receipt of your registration card. Additional keytips or other spares can be purchased for either product at a later date.
$315.00

Accessories Picks:
.380 -7 pin keytip $40.00
.380 - 8 pin keytip $40.00
DN - 7 pin keytip $40.00
.360 - 7 pin keytip $40.00
KK - 7 pin keytip $40.00
Octagon keytip $56.00

[vector40]

Well, there is no doubt that the Peterson is the best tubular pick.