Master Lock 185XD ?

[scorpiac]

Does anyone have any info on the "Master Lock 185XD"
just curious as to whether they use any type of security pins and so on. I own one of these and so far it is the only padlock I own that I haven't yet been able to pick/rake also has a quite small keyway.

[Lucky1406]

This is a video of me picking this lock:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3Gvc-C-Xi4

I didn't find it to be too difficult. And I didn't feel any security pins. Though, the insides of the lock were so cheap, there could have been, but it didn't matter for this video. Normally this lock doesn't take me more than a couple of seconds. I'll get it back out and try to single pin pick it. I'll let you know my findings,
Nick

[Lucky1406]

Yep, It feels like there may be a security pin inside(sometimes I just can't tell with cheaper locks), just keep changing your force exerted on the tension wrench. The pins should slide into place.
Nick

[scorpiac]

Thanks, I'll try that.

[scorpiac]

Nice job in the video I notice you were using a w rake I'll have to try that when my pick set arrives my attempts so far have been with a small half diamond pick I made from i wiper insert...

[Lucky1406]

I was picking it a few minutes ago with just a half diamond, and I can do it much quicker pin by pin. The rake just doesnt give you any feel. Just keep adjusting your tension, and pick it pin by pin and see where you get. That video was of me a while back. I couldn't even pick schlage locks back then, so using a half jiggle half raking style was the only way that I could get those locks to open. Now I can easily feel the pins one by one. It just takes practice.
Nick

p.s. I'll try to post a new video soon
Nick

[Lucky1406]

Sorry its so blurry, but you get the idea. I used a half diamond pick, and varied my tension. I do believe there is at least one security pin in this lock. But it still doesn't take too lond to defeat. Though I must admit, right after I did this video, when I tried to pick it again, it took me over two minutes to be able to pick. And then the next time, it was only about ten seconds. Cheaper locks seem to do that to you a lot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7iyGuJIw10
Nick