Suggest next lock?

[onionz]

I have 3 Kwikset locks, and a Master Lock #3 which have become very easy to open. My only other lock is a Brinks High Security Brass padlock. It has been a challenge but is getting easier. Can anyone suggest my next lock so I don't buy some junk and waste my limited cash?

[bioggy]

A lot of people recommend a master padlock #40 I tank it is it 140 can't remember but it's a small great practice lock with a few spool pins

[nite0wl]

A Master Lock #140 (or the plastic coated #141) are a good next step in padlocks, still 4 pins but they include spools and have somewhat tighter tolerances. A Schlage C keyway cylinder or Yale Y1 cylinder are both good next steps for mortice and rim type cylinders which challenge you with more difficult keyway warding and better spools.

[billdeserthills]

As mentioned a Schlage lock can be a good challenge for your skill level

[KPick]

yes schlage is good, especially when you make it one evil lock. to do this, pin it with various security pins and voila, custimizable fun

[onionz]

I got a Schlage C cylinder off Ebay. It should arrive soon. Only $8!

[KPick]

I got a Schlage C cylinder off Ebay. It should arrive soon. Only $8!

It's a good deal. I'm in the market for practice locks if you need em. I can get you them at 2 dollars a piece. Mostly masterlock, and 10 bucks for a evil lock I have with I made myself with customy pins. Just putting it out there.

[onionz]

Can you post a pic of the "evil" lock?

[deolslyfox]

If you haven't worked with security pins, at least serrated and spools, you might not want to jump right into a "challenge" lock. EG: One full of serrated / spool and other security pins, that may have other "tricky stuff" such as counter milling, threading, extra heavy springs, etc, etc.

If you haven't been thru a Master 140 or 150, go there. When you can handle those easily then move up to something like a Master 911, then into the American 1100 / 5000 series.

For a cheap challenge look at the little Master lockout / tagout locks. I think they are 410 series and have 6 security pins. They are under $10 on Amazon.

Hope this is helpful.