Brinks "High Security" padlock

[Boomstick]

I am a newcomer to the sport of lock picking. After making a handful of tension wrenches and picks, I decided to pick up a Southord set (MPX-20) to see how much better a real set of picks would be to use instead of my homemade tools. So far, I am enjoying them immensely.

So far I have accumulated about 10 locks. The only two that I have been unable to successfully pick are an old masterlock padlock (it's old, and even opening it with the key is difficult), and a schlage exterior door lock (the wards in the key way seem to be the challenge for me). The rest, I can open anywhere from just 15 seconds to a few minutes (SPP).


So, enough about me stuff, here's the question:

Yesterday, I picked up a a Brinks "high Security", 40 mm covered padlock. I have read on here and elsewhere that most Brinks Locks utilize serrated and/or spool pins. Since I would need to destroy my new practice lock to check myself, I am curious if any of you more experienced folks knew one way or another.

Here's a link to the model:

http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/Brinks-40mm-Weather-Resistant-Padlock-Black-Camo/24689316

I did see a thread that seemed to be discussing the same lock, but there was no image or model number so I couldn't be sure.

Thanks!

[easy-e]

I have some that are similar to the one you posted but mine are bright blue instead of camo. Brinks makes a lot of different locks so without pictures, it's really hard to tell.

As far as I know, they only have spool pins. I believe mine only have 2 spools, but it's been a while.

[Boomstick]

Sorry, yes. My lock is also bright blue. It picks incredibly easy which has left me a but disappointed as I was hoping for a more challenging lock in which I could better develop my sense of touch.

I guess I did take away an important lesson about how much your ability to open a lock is impaired when the wrench binds on the cylinder. Once I fixed this issue, I was popping this one in well under a minute.

[easy-e]

The biggest issue is that you now "know" the lock. It always takes longer the first time and every time after that it becomes easier and easier.

[Boomstick]

The biggest issue is that you now "know" the lock. It always takes longer the first time and every time after that it becomes easier and easier.

Yes, though I still find I lack consistency, even as it gets easier; sometimes the lock just refuses to pop!

Now if I could only get my Schlage to cooperate.

[KPick]

What kind of schlage are you dealing with?

[Boomstick]

Sorry man, missed your follow up. It's a 5-pin "C" key way (key has #68); I don't know the specifics beyond that.

[Murderbydeath]

Sorry man, missed your follow up. It's a 5-pin "C" key way (key has #68); I don't know the specifics beyond that.

Ahhh, the Schlage keyway. When I was first starting, I ordered one of the 7 pin easy repin locks from Mr. Wizard, and my #1 issue for a few weeks was getting my pick through that keyway. I found that bottom of keyway tension was restricting my pick movement far too much and I had to order a Peterson prybar (very handy to have anyway) to actually be able to pick the lock effectively. Basically I'm saying to use top of keyway tension. You will have much more room to work with. You may find that in the Schlage C keyway, you angle your pick slightly to hit the pins. Hope this helps! Have fun.

[billdeserthills]

I find the title entertaining, kinda like Sentry "High Security" anything