When it comes down to it there is nothing better than manual tools for your Lock pick Set, whether they be retail, homebrew, macgyver style. DIY'ers look here.
Well, i Just bought my first pick set, its a jacknife set, found here
http://www.lockpicks.com/index.asp?Page ... &ProdID=20 Anyone else have this? I have heard they are not good, because of feedback, but oh well, i think ill be fine...
SouthOrd is a respectable brand. I would tend to agree with the 'less feedback' argument, but anyone with a decent amount of experience shouldn't have much trouble with them, and they are handy.
for a first set i would have advised against getting the jack knife, but its your choice at the end of the day. you;ve already bought it now, but rather than spend more money, you could make yourself a few alternatives to use with it, like different tension wrenches, you could make a few simple picks too.
i found my 1st gun and picks set when the locksmith left it at our house it is HPC picks and majestic gun,they work real well too,i have practised for a year now,i want to become a locksmith now.