Some locks are too easy to pick...

[Hawaiihunter]

I know it sounds stupid, but some locks seem too easy to pick. I use a half diamond and it seems that I only need to set the last pin and it opens. Any input would be appreciated.

[Onz]

It's not stupid just poorly manufactured locks don't have high core resistance. I've got one lock you turn upside down (springs to the floor) and turn the lock and it open. Usually if a lock has "Made in China" or less than 5$ AUD (cheap price of your currency) it will be easy to open. Get a lock that is $50> will give you a challenge and will require you to set all pins rather than the last one.

[Hawaiihunter]

Thanks, I'll try getting some better locks. I was picking a $17 Usd (About $19 Aud) padlock. It really shows how unsecure those cheap master locks are.

[Paleo123]

I am quite new to lock picking but I've already noticed that some locks definitely are too easy to pick, rake, bump or bypass. As a beginner I love it hahaha

[parkourer]

Which locks do you find easy to pick? I have 2 Master Lock No. 3's. I could SPP the first one in about 10 seconds, and the other, I can rake in one motion, easily 2 or 3 seconds.

I have this Schlage lock, that i can't pick, and its old so I just gave up.
And I have this brass economy Master Lock (#1903t), (5 pins, and with spool pins) which is a pain in the ___, and I cannot pick for the life of me even though i looked at a lot of YouTube videos . Been more than a week and a half of on and off picking by now, so i am calling it a lost cause, and getting a 4 pin lock with spools.

Like Onz said:

It's not stupid just poorly manufactured locks don't have high core resistance.

If picking padlocks is too easy and getting boring for you, try getting a deadbolt or knob and picking one. I know it is basically the same thing, but for me, picking an actual door lock, mounted or unmounted, feels kind-of more badass than a padlock.

If you have decided you've perfected regular pin-picking, move on to security pins. There are a lot of posts and videos on how to tackle security pins. I recommend a Master Lock no. 140. There are a lot on Amazon, but sadly none of them ship to my country and/or are over $15 for total price + shipping and handling.

[Hawaiihunter]

I can consistently pick a master lock No. 5 by just lifting the last pin. It might be because my half diamond may work like a bypass or something? I can also pick a Kwikset that I rekeyed to have 4 pins by picking the back pin. I think I am gonna pick up one of Mr. Wizards locks because it's very customizable.

[parkourer]

I can consistently pick a master lock No. 5 by just lifting the last pin. It might be because my half diamond may work like a bypass or something? I can also pick a Kwikset that I rekeyed to have 4 pins by picking the back pin. I think I am gonna pick up one of Mr. Wizards locks because it's very customizable.

I don't think (i'm about 85 % positive) that it isn't because of a bypass that you are picking the last pin of a No. 5 and it opens. This happens to me with 2 of my No. 3's. In the first one, I just have to set 2 pins, although there are supposed to be 4, and in the other, when i stick my rake in, I only have to push on the last pin for it to open. This is because you are inadvertently setting pins just by putting in your pick. Many days, I could just stick my rake into one of my No. 3's and it just opens. By the way, are Mr. Wizards locks expensive? Do you have a link to it?

[Divinorum]

I can consistently pick a master lock No. 5 by just lifting the last pin. It might be because my half diamond may work like a bypass or something? I can also pick a Kwikset that I rekeyed to have 4 pins by picking the back pin. I think I am gonna pick up one of Mr. Wizards locks because it's very customizable.

I don't think (i'm about 85 % positive) that it isn't because of a bypass that you are picking the last pin of a No. 5 and it opens. This happens to me with 2 of my No. 3's. In the first one, I just have to set 2 pins, although there are supposed to be 4, and in the other, when i stick my rake in, I only have to push on the last pin for it to open. This is because you are inadvertently setting pins just by putting in your pick. Many days, I could just stick my rake into one of my No. 3's and it just opens. By the way, are Mr. Wizards locks expensive? Do you have a link to it?

If you are interested send him a PM. His name is MrWizard

[Hawaiihunter]

Yeah, you are probably right. If you want one of Mr. Wizards locks, you should PM him. Here are some reviews of his product

[KPick]

Yeah bro. Mr Wizard is popular when it comes with practice locks. I heard good things about his practice locks, plus they come with cool security pins no joke.

[daniel22747]

U-hual makes a nice storage locker padlock with an upside down core in it. The core is made by yale and has several spool pins with fairly deep false sets. It's a good lock for a moderate challenge.

You can get them at any U-hual storage facility. They are the big round disk shapped locks. It's one of my favorites for some fun casual picking.

[JoshuaWest]

One lock I received had a sloped bitting (i.e. 1,3,4,5,6 low --> high but no low after ) it had the same issue of opening easily when only picking the deepest pin, probably due to accidental interaction with the shallower pins.


It's funny, in regard to having troubles with door locks but not padlocks, I have several padlocks that I just cannot get open. Not even tough ones, a Master No.3 for example.

Weiser and schlage etc. door locks are what I learned on, and I'm getting pretty good at picking these with spools, but those padlocks do give me troubles.
Perhaps due to the smaller pins or something.

Thoughts?

[parkourer]

I mean, I looked on his website, and there just doesn't seem to be a less expensive option. Do you guys think if I pm him, there will be a cheaper practice lock? I will try!

[Hawaiihunter]

I just purchased a lock from Mr. Wizard and it is coming, if you don't find anything else by the time my lock comes I'll tell you how I like it.

[Hawaiihunter]

Here is my review of the lock, see for yourself if you want one

Ok, heres my very detailed review of Mr. Wizards Super Max Security 7-pin Practice Lock. It arrived a little less than two days after I ordered it. I live in Hawaii (the most remote archipelago) so this is very rare. When I opened the box I could see how much care was put into just packaging this product. Everything was organized and bubble-wrapped accordingly. Instructions were folded up nicely in a sealed envelope. All of the pins were separated in different bags and all the bags were in one bigger bag. The lock itself is very nice, very shiny and clean. I highly recommend this lock to any people that need a versatile and long-lasting lock.