Practice Locks to BUY
Looking for locks to practice on?
Since we never practice on a lock that is "In-Service", these are the way to build skill.
Training Locks
Special Training Locks are available in many configurations such as See-Through, Cut-A-Way, Easily Re-Pinnable, Many-In-One, or as progressive sets. See-Through and Cut-A-Way locks can be useful as a first step, though we usually outgrow them quickly unless they are Easily Re-Pinable. Re-Pinable locks and progressive sets allow raising the difficulty as skills improve, and the Many-In-One locks might keep us from getting bored too easily as skills mature. My only real advice is that if something is made of acrylic...don't drop it.
All of these companies make great training gear, so personal preference is the name of the game
https://www.sparrowslockpicks.com/pages/practice-locks
https://covertinstruments.com/collections/training-gear
https://www.southord.com/collections/lock-picking-instructional-practice-equipment
Practice Locks
Practice Locks are regular locks that are NOT "In-Service", and every possible skill level is available.
- Standard Lock Picking (Start Here)
- https://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-3D-Laminated-Padlock/dp/B00004SQKO
- https://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-Padlock-Aluminum-141DLF/dp/B000EUHCHU
- https://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-Padlock-Magnum-Stainless/dp/B00DYUROYS
- https://www.homedepot.com/p/Kwikset-660-Series-Satin-Chrome-Single-Cylinder-Deadbolt-660-26D-RCAL-RCS/202099358
- https://www.homedepot.com/p/Barton-Kramer-1-1-8-in-Key-Cylinder-for-Sliding-Glass-Door-Lock-431/205609589
- https://www.homedepot.com/p/First-Watch-Security-Grey-Keyed-Patio-Lock-1425/202799822
- https://www.homedepot.com/p/Global-Door-Controls-Aluminum-Single-Zinc-Mortise-Cylinder-TH1100-ZCX1AL/203384244
- Decoding\Bypass
- https://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-M176XDLHHC-M176XDLHCCSEN-Die-Cast/dp/B000WEMG7Y
- https://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-175D-Combination-Padlock/dp/B00004SQLH
- https://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-5900D-Personal-Gunmetal/dp/B005K6JQXQ
- https://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-5400D-Combination-Portable/dp/B0002YP1VC
- https://www.amazon.com/American-Lock-A1106BLU-Padlock-Aluminum/dp/B015MG043Y
- LOTO Locks (Advanced)
- Usually VERY difficult to pick and typically contain Security Pins!
- https://www.amazon.com/Government-Safety-Lockout-Padlock-Zenex/dp/B00192092C
- https://www.amazon.com/7063-RecycLock-Safety-Padlock-Shackle/dp/B0078Q165M
- https://www.amazon.com/American-Lock-A1107RED-Lock-Out-Aluminum/dp/B015MG0ESO
- https://www.amazon.com/Brady-SafeKey-Lockout-Padlock-Clearance/dp/B07RFT62PJ
- https://www.amazon.com/MroMax-Lockout-Insulation-Property-Different/dp/B083ZC6TMP
- https://www.amazon.com/ABUS-40-KD-Different-Red/dp/B005UMCP88