Best Locks

[FreyGrimrod]

So I understand the Bi-Lock now....

but can anyone confirm my suspicions as to why BEST cores are considered hard to "bump" is it the 7pins and two shear lines? Or also considered to have tight tolerances?

[globallockytoo]

What has bilock done that the b&s GM ignition lock didn't do a half century before? (as far as mechanism + security, not application)

The discussion regarding auto locks is an advanced topic requiring access to the advanced section of the forum.

As far as security, the Bilock far outstrips the GM lock in quality, design, purpose and security. They are completely different mechanism designs and operate completely differently.

[vov35]

What has bilock done that the b&s GM ignition lock didn't do a half century before? (as far as mechanism + security, not application)

The discussion regarding auto locks is an advanced topic requiring access to the advanced section of the forum.

As far as security, the Bilock far outstrips the GM lock in quality, design, purpose and security. They are completely different mechanism designs and operate completely differently.

As is bilock as a high security lock. -__-
I'm trying to understand the mechanical difference, not how to pick them.
from every diagram I've seen it looks like the bilock is just the briggs and stratton sidebar lock with two sets of pins and two sidebars...

[gswimfrk]

Thanks for all the help guys!!
I don't like bilock because none of my local locksmiths are familiar with what it is. =/

[globallockytoo]

Thanks for all the help guys!!
I don't like bilock because none of my local locksmiths are familiar with what it is. =/

Fair comment.

Just because the local's have no idea, doesnt mean it is a bad product, just that the locals are not as open minded.

In some ways the fact that the locals have a hard time with it, could be considered a plus factor. You will never have unknowing people trying to stuff it up.

[globallockytoo]

What has bilock done that the b&s GM ignition lock didn't do a half century before? (as far as mechanism + security, not application)

The discussion regarding auto locks is an advanced topic requiring access to the advanced section of the forum.

As far as security, the Bilock far outstrips the GM lock in quality, design, purpose and security. They are completely different mechanism designs and operate completely differently.

As is bilock as a high security lock. -__-
I'm trying to understand the mechanical difference, not how to pick them.
from every diagram I've seen it looks like the bilock is just the briggs and stratton sidebar lock with two sets of pins and two sidebars...

The B&S is a wafer tumbler lock for starters. It uses a totally die cast housing, cylinder etc. The wafers are brass.

Bilock is constructed from quality precision parts (not too disimilar from the GM lock principle) but does not use any die cast parts.

[thelockpickkid]

Thanks for all the help guys!!
I don't like bilock because none of my local locksmiths are familiar with what it is. =/

I think bilock is a pretty cool lock, I don't know why I don't see any locksmiths around here that deal with them, TNL ran an article on how easy they are to duplicate and it doesn't seem too hard to me. They are made very well, they wouldn't be hard to sell.

[gswimfrk]

Yeah they seem to be made well but I do not like the keys. I have this weird thing... if a key has a plastic head I will think its not durable. And I have done some research, there are almost no people who service bilocks in my area =/