noobie question about kwikset cyclinders

[MikeTheLocksmith]

I am relatively new to locksmithing. I have been in the field for a little over a year now. I have recently started ordering inventory. While looking at different distributors I have found everything I wanted except the kwikset cylinders with the clips on them. I asked my distributor about it and they said, "just buy the entire handle they are cheap". Although they are inexpensive and not very good, I run into them all the time. I had a customer with one that was held together with 2 metal tabs and a wire. Anyway, does anyone know where or if I can buy just the cylinder for these locks? Or is it best to just replace the entire handle?

Thank you,
Mike

[billdeserthills]

If you mean to replace it because the clips are broken I usually just take an old one out of the junk bin. I quickly learned to quit using the A-1 kwikpull tool as it likes to break off at least one clip & loosens them as well. If you check around you can find an import "tylo" style knob with a pop-out cylinder that also fits kwikset, for around $6.50 or so.

[MikeTheLocksmith]

Thank you the response. I will take your advice!

[Dan82]

TACO (Transatlantic company) has them.

[billdeserthills]

I am relatively new to locksmithing. I have been in the field for a little over a year now. I have recently started ordering inventory. While looking at different distributors I have found everything I wanted except the kwikset cylinders with the clips on them. I asked my distributor about it and they said, "just buy the entire handle they are cheap". Although they are inexpensive and not very good, I run into them all the time. I had a customer with one that was held together with 2 metal tabs and a wire. Anyway, does anyone know where or if I can buy just the cylinder for these locks? Or is it best to just replace the entire handle?

Thank you,
Mike

I have run across the one held in with two metal tabs & a wire before. You are supposed to remove the spindle first & then turn the key 180 degrees & pull out the cylinder, for rekeying. I doubt the cylinders with two clips will stay in place on the tabs & wire model handle.
In my experience the latches that all of these economy kwikset look-alikes come with should not be used. Everytime I try to use the latches they fall apart generating a warranty call back so I just throw in a decent latch. I like to use these on doors with wood shutters or blinds. I only use these on a door with a deadbolt, as these are some of the junkiest locks in our industry today