Thread: Lock picking

Actually nowadays they use electric lock picking guns. They are much faster and convenient though they can't be used for all locks.

Ahh, I remember when I got into lock picking. I still have my tool kit laying around the apt somewhere. I got quite proficient at opening pads locks and MY OWN home locks. I even made a bunch of those quick open tools for pad locks that are made out of soda cans (if you know the sport, you know what I'm talking about). I never could get those damn serrated pins to work for me.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Actually nowadays they use electric lock picking guns. They are much faster and convenient though they can't be used for all locks.

Well they do open most locks but there are some downsides.
1) They are expensive compared to hand tools
2) They are big and heavy. not something you can cary around in your pocket as with most picks.
3) You still need practice, if you do something wrong you will either break the lock or the gun. They are not really magical open anything devices.

Originally Posted by KarmaPolice

Ahh, I remember when I got into lock picking. I still have my tool kit laying around the apt somewhere. I got quite proficient at opening pads locks and MY OWN home locks. I even made a bunch of those quick open tools for pad locks that are made out of soda cans (if you know the sport, you know what I'm talking about). I never could get those damn serrated pins to work for me.

Soda can shims can be good but most new padlocks are pretty well protected against those kind of bypasses. Cool to see a fellow enthusiast out there :L)

Considering that lockpicks are illegal in many places in the US, I assume that bump keys are as well?

Originally Posted by Chady

I assume that bump keys are illegal in the US as well?

Everything but firearms and nuclear warheads is illegal in the US >.<

Yeah the majority of the shims I made would break until I realized I had to cut and fold them with better quality or else the pointy part would simply rip and get stuck in the lock. And yes, they work horribly at best with new quality locks.

Besides the electric lock openers, I believe there are also manual powered guns that once you "pull the trigger" it pops the pins up. You simply keep doing this until all the pins properly catch (hopefully). But that popping sound is quite loud.

Lock picking is very rewarding (not because there's someone elses stuff behind the door you're opening lol). It feels great to open that new 5 pin Master lock you just bought at Home Depot for $13. And you can sit on your couch while you pratice.

Originally Posted by TheSkyer

Well they do open most locks but there are some downsides.
1) They are expensive compared to hand tools
2) They are big and heavy. not something you can cary around in your pocket as with most picks.
3) You still need practice, if you do something wrong you will either break the lock or the gun. They are not really magical open anything devices.



Soda can shims can be good but most new padlocks are pretty well protected against those kind of bypasses. Cool to see a fellow enthusiast out there :L)

Originally Posted by Chady

Considering that lockpicks are illegal in many places in the US, I assume that bump keys are as well?

Probably, they are more efficient and easier to use, I would ban them in an country to be honest.

Originally Posted by KarmaPolice

Yeah the majority of the shims I made would break until I realized I had to cut and fold them with better quality or else the pointy part would simply rip and get stuck in the lock. And yes, they work horribly at best with new quality locks.

Besides the electric lock openers, I believe there are also manual powered guns that once you "pull the trigger" it pops the pins up. You simply keep doing this until all the pins properly catch (hopefully). But that popping sound is quite loud.

Lock picking is very rewarding (not because there's someone elses stuff behind the door you're opening lol). It feels great to open that new 5 pin Master lock you just bought at Home Depot for $13. And you can sit on your couch while you pratice.

Gotta love the sound and feel of a lock popping open. Like I said before, I see them as a puzzle. It's just a thrill knowing you can beat such and intricate and well designed piece of technology. And of course there is the high on power side of it. I can deny it but I won't It's empowering knowing you can open and aces just about any place or item you like. That said, I would never use my skills for Illegal purposes and wouldn't condone anyone else doing so.

Hi, great to hear your stories, I was just wondering if anyone knew what sort of prices I should be paying for a basic starter kit? I've looked on the internet and they're all about £25GBP for a 5 piece set and at 16 still in school without a job I can't really afford to be getting ripped off
Thanks for any advice, Josh

Originally Posted by blastbar

Hi, great to hear your stories, I was just wondering if anyone knew what sort of prices I should be paying for a basic starter kit? I've looked on the internet and they're all about £25GBP for a 5 piece set and at 16 still in school without a job I can't really afford to be getting ripped off
Thanks for any advice, Josh

The Klom Navigator set is a very complete, durable and affordable set. For $32,49 (including shipping) you get everything you will ever need. The set can open padlocks, cylinder locks, wafer locks, car locks and a whole lot else :P

Be aware that even though this is probably the best set you can buy for the price these are not magical open door instruments. It takes time and practice and can get frustrating. Also, please abide by the local law and check whether it's legal or not to own these. Last but not least, stick with the picker code

"I will only pick locks that are mine or that I have been given explicate permission to pick. I take upon myself the responsibility to check whether the locks belongs to the person giving me permission to pick it and will take full and unconditional responsibility for my actions. I will NEVER use my skill for any other purpose than entertainment and I will certainly not conduct any illegal actions"

That said:

Klom Navigator Lock Pick Set $32,49
(by clicking this link I promise TheSkyer to abide by the picker code, if not he has full permission to behead me with a very dull straight razor :P)

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Actually nowadays they use electric lock picking guns. They are much faster and convenient though they can't be used for all locks.

The old pistol grip vibrating spring pickers did the job back in the day. I always told the folks i worked for that I could pick locks. Got me some brownie points opening doors and file cabinets before a meeting...I rally haven't now for a lot of years.

~Richard