So i purchased a new lock pick set the other day and i have been really into it i gotta say for the deal i got it was a steal 15 piece set for only 15 dollars can't beat that. I was instantly hooked i picked my first lock which was a tiny padlock it was stupid easy then i picked my front door lock and dead bolt under 30 seconds. I realize that mostly all of this was pure luck just fumbling around within the lock pushing up the pins. I picked another padlock i had laying around really fast as well so i wanted more of a challenge i went out and bought me a brinks commercial security padlock pretty heavy duty 5 pins says it's unpickable i seriously doubt that i just haven't acquired the skill to do so. I am looking for some help with actually understanding i am thinking of purchasing a couple of books one which i am sure most experienced here are familiar with Practical Lock Picking : A Physical Penetration Tester's Training Guide by Deviant Ollam found it pretty cheap 30 bucks free shipping so can't pass that kind of deal up.
Im really glad that i found this forum after looking around and seeing that the people here are experienced and enjoy the art of lock picking. I recently only took an interest in the art after watching the show Elementary based on a modern day sherlock holmes i found myself intrigued by the skill. I really want to learn the skill rather than just poking around and getting lucky after spending hours on the brinks lock i mentioned with no success i found myself rather frustrated that i just could not get it open. I have been trying to listen and feel each pin and try to see if i can hear it setting or just feel the loose springiness. I was hoping that some could help with what style lock it is and the pick that would be best for me to use.
Sorry if this was in the wrong place and if it was a ramble i had to retype it twice.
Pick set i bought and the locks that i picked along with the brinks one im having trouble with.
