when speed counts...manual or snapgun?

by **bigred18165** » 24 Jul 2004 10:37

I know how fast you pick a lock depends on how proficient you are with your tools, but I was wondering if one was highly skilled with both manual picks (i.e. Southord MPXS-14) and a snapgun (i.e. EZ Snap LAT-17 snapgun or a Brockage pick gun), which could typically open a pin/tumbler lock faster? i know every lock is different, but i am talking about on the whole. thanks

by **toomush2drink** » 24 Jul 2004 11:20

electric pick gun is mostly faster from my humble experience.

by **bigred18165** » 24 Jul 2004 16:25

thanks for the reply toomush but i was talking about snapguns instead of electric pick guns. "and a snapgun (i.e. EZ Snap LAT-17 snapgun or a Brockage pick gun)"

cheers

by **CaptHook** » 24 Jul 2004 19:43

Hard one to answer, depends on the lock. I would say the pick gun may win the race more often, simply because the learning curve for that particular lock is not an issue. Some times you can manually pick a new to you lock in a few seconds, but realistically you normally have to find the pins setting order. The snap gun doesnt care, it sends all pins up at the same time and by working on the tension, opens the lock. Takes out the manual variable of going pin to pin.
Chuck

by **Chucklz** » 24 Jul 2004 20:52

I think the fastest tool is a 24v Hammerdrill.

by **CaptHook** » 25 Jul 2004 1:41

24v?????? Ive been in the bush for too long, I thought 18v was the new boy on the block.... :lol:

Everything hits Alaska a couple years late.......

Chuck

by **archiebald** » 25 Jul 2004 4:57

Snap gun when time is money.

by **Retrovertigo** » 7 Aug 2004 18:11

CaptHook wrote:24v?????? Ive been in the bush for too long, I thought 18v was the new boy on the block.... :lol: Everything hits Alaska a couple years late....... :P
Chuck

-OT-

What part of AK you live? Im moving up to Soldotna soon.

by **CaptHook** » 8 Aug 2004 1:12

About 75 miles south of where you will be, Homer. Moving to Soldotna for work or just to move?
Chuck

by **Retrovertigo** » 8 Aug 2004 3:40

CaptHook wrote:About 75 miles south of where you will be, Homer. Moving to Soldotna for work or just to move?
Chuck

Ahhh Homer, Halibut fishing capital of the world... and a good micro-brewery also 8-)

Just to move. I have spent alot of time there in the Soldotna, Keni area. Love it there. Funny I feel more at home there than anyware I have ever lived. Plus I have family there also. So I am moving as soon as I settle things here.

when speed counts...manual or snapgun?

when speed counts...manual or snapgun?

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