Strongest padlock under $150?

[needstronglock]

Which is the strongest padlock under $150 and where can I buy it (online – except eBay)?

[The Lock Artist]

By strongest, do you mean that it is made of strong materials and can withstand lots of force or most secure pick resistant?
Some high security locks may resist picking but criminals rarely use lock picks. Battery operated drills, and cutters are the tools of choice.
When talking about strongest you need to also consider the materials, as well as pick resistance

[globallockytoo]

depends what you are securing, I think. The Meroni UFO is super strong, uses a tubular key cylinder (difficult but not impossible to pick) and sells well under your price. It is like a hockey puck but.

[lock2006]

There are a lot of places online,where you can find strong padlocks
it will depends on your choice on what type of padlocks you looking for
strong lock it could be the American Lock Solid Steel Hidden Shackle Padlock very strong locks or the American lock 748 series
just do your search and you will find what you really looking for.

[globallockytoo]

You could also look at the Meroni Luccotto padlock. It only comes in 2 sizes but is really strong and vastly different to "other" brands. They sell for about $60 each. (tubular key - stainless steel) They look like a dumbell

[needstronglock]

Looking mainly for strength. Hockey puck type locks won't fit. This is for roller shutter which is on the dead end of road.

My previous 60mm brass lock was broken. Not sure if the shackle was hardened. Currently using 3 Yale locks (1 for fence, 2 for shutter: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=55291) - but I'm still worried and looking for better padlock.

If there any website where I can see locks being tested for strength?

[The Lock Artist]

http://lockitt.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Sto ... e=PLAB3780

[Squelchtone]

How about this? http://www.locksonline.co.uk/acatalog/H ... _Lock.html

Is your rolling shutter going to accept a padlock with a shackle or does it have to be a bullet lock?

If it is what I think it is, look at Squire, ABUS, and Mul-t-lock. Would an Ingersoll CS700 extra close shackle fit? http://www.ingersolllocks.co.uk/page29.htm

Here's some links
http://www.screwfix.com/p/squire-shutte ... ckle/85273

http://www.amazon.co.uk/ABUS-92-STEEL-S ... B000P5QC70

http://www.mul-t-lock-online.com/store/ ... duct_id=58

A photo of your door/hasp would help us pick something good for your needs. A photo of your fence as well.

Squelchtone

[needstronglock]

1. • Abloy Protec PL 342 Shrouded Hardened Steel Padlock: https://securitysnobs.com/Abloy-Protec- ... dlock.html
or
• MUL-T-LOCK #14 E-Series Padlock with High Guard: http://www.mul-t-lock-online.com/store/ ... duct_id=56

2. Are these websites genuine and safe?
securitysnobs.com for buying Abloy
mul-t-lock-online.com for buying MUL-T-LOCK

[Squelchtone]

1. • Abloy Protec PL 342 Shrouded Hardened Steel Padlock: https://securitysnobs.com/Abloy-Protec- ... dlock.html
or
• MUL-T-LOCK #14 E-Series Padlock with High Guard: http://www.mul-t-lock-online.com/store/ ... duct_id=56

2. Are these websites genuine and safe?
securitysnobs.com for buying Abloy
mul-t-lock-online.com for buying MUL-T-LOCK

One of my best friends owns and runs SecuritySnobs.com He's one of the highest volume Abloy dealers in the USA, and also a member on here. I'm not sure about mul-t-lock-online.com, never used them before.

Good luck with your lock hunt,
Squelchtone

[cledry]

I'm surprised the Abloy claims grinding attacks to be ineffective. I opened one this week, took a couple of 3 " discs but wasn't that bad.

[mitch.capper]

Most high security padlocks will be pretty similar against physical attack(grinding/cutters) unless they look radically different. High end locks generally have hardened steel bodies with hardened boron shackles. Some of the MUL-T-LOCKs are nice as the bodies are actually a boron composite that probably makes them a bit stronger but the nice part about some of the E series is the shrouded style offering less shackle access than some others. This can cut two ways as it can make mounting a bit of a problem but can also offer additional protection. At the end of the day though all the shrouding is primarily for bolt cutters however, a decent grinding wheel can grind though just about anything with enough time. Abloys do have the free-spinning front plate on the disk stack making it harder to drill with a normal bit and the new P2 line features a steel disk controller immediately behind that for additional protection. Mul-T-Lock I *believe* does something new in their E series with the MT5+ but I haven't got my hands on one yet to say what. Mul-T-Lock certainly has a lot of different padlock options including some more unique styles that can help fit your needs. Both abloy and Mul-T-Lock (but not most others) warrant their padlocks for life which is always a perk:)

[mitch.capper]

Sorry should probably have also commented work @ Snobs so take it with a grain of salt:)

[i_b_larry]

OK, suppose you put that $150.00 lock on your roll-up shutters and I show up to burgle your house. I take one look at your sooper-dooper lock, get out my [snip] and [snip] your shutters. After I have ransacked your home, I will walk off with your [snip], and mount it over my fireplace like a trophy from a safari. You will then have to replace the shutter and the lock.

My point is that when you put a high security lock on something, the bad guys are just going to attack a weaker point if they still want in. And a high-dollar lock is a good clue that there is something inside worth protecting.

*Edited by moderator: please do not discuss destructive entry methods in the open forum, that is what the advanced forum is for.

[i_b_larry]

Sorry for the inappropriate discussion of destructive entry. My point was that a high-dollar lock can invite attention from those whom we want to keep out and that the bad guys will seek out the weakest point. It would be a disservice to all to leave the impression that putting a $150 lock on a $2 hasp is going to keep the bad guys out.