Would this practice lock be good for me?

[austinc]

I'm new to lockpicking so I want to make sure this is good before I buy it. I should be able to remove the pins from this so I could have 1-5 pins to practice picking, right? Would this be good for a beginner?
http://www.lockpickshop.com/EZPL.html

[r0005]

Save yourself a few buck and for a cheap deadbolt

[lock2006]

Well is true is not even a cutaway lock,you should go to home depot or your local hardware store
and get some cheaper locks,like schlage or kwiwset or master padlock to practice on
hope this helps.

[MacGnG1]

Get a Kwikset double deadbolt for 12$ at home depot.

[MrScruff]

It certainly wouldn't be a bad choice, assuming you don't mind spending the money up front. I have the ultimate challenge practice lock and really like it; I can pin it any way I want, including ways you won't find in the real world, and it's fairly fast.

The question to ask yourself is: "if I buy this lock, will it save me money on practice locks in the long run?" If your answer is yes then definitely go get it, otherwise grab a cheap padlock off the shelf at your hardware store and see if you want to go further.