I just received my revolver two days ago, between the reload pins, amo pinc, chess pins, key chang kit and the 3 cylinder replacement kit, it's the most versatile training tool imaginable. If you get all the kits and specialty pins plus the revolver, you might have spent $110. You just can't get a better bargain in such a versatile training tool!
That's all good advice I think. I did and do really all of it with my revolver except the engaving, as it will tell me more what's in the chambers from the outside. Especially the custom pins boost the level of difficulty, and keep it fun for a very long time as a more advanced picker. For new pickers it's perfect for all the reasons you mentioned I think.
Great to hear, I still use it every day as a warm-up lock. Here is some other information about the Revolver that you may find interesting too. www.reddit.com/r/lockpicking/comments/m78hnj/using_those_training_locks_to_learn_to_pick_in_a/ www.reddit.com/r/lockpicking/comments/el4wz1/extra_clip_an_expansion_for_the_reload_kit/
I'm excited about this video! I got my revolver today and haven't put it down for long for the last few hours. I've been back into the hobby for a few weeks now and this is the perfect practice tool. I'm going to ship it to my father to get him to sandblast Roman numerals and some filigree around the keyhole for some added flair.
Smart. Training locks are good locks to teach a person to pick. Along with other locks. But pickers/folks don’t use them as daily practice training locks once they start picking other locks. It is good to get the maximum use out of them via repinning them with various pins types, key cuts. All you need are various SC1 Schlage key cuts of various cuts, up to 6 pins. I mean you paid for it, should keep it and get creative in using. Good video. I still use my training locks as daily practicers. I get creative in challenge changing them up to keep the picking/gutting/challenge lock creation-re pinning skills sharp. Take care.
Thanks, and I agree. I do pin up the progressive set that I have from time to time, but I definitely get more milage out of the Revolver and Adversary lock. They are perfect for travel, work, and when I'm just picking while paying attention to something else.
Thanks good video , informative & clear , beginner have sparrows progressive & cutaway locks , have trouble getting pick into schlage keyway sometimes ,am I the only one ? Thanks , moe
My _only_ gripe about this is the lack of instructions for noobs like me that have never pinned a lock. Do you just remove the plugs, insert a key, put pins in, and then replace the plugs?
Max Cut Adjacent. It means you can't use certain pin sizes next to each other or the lock won't function properly. Schlage has an MCAS of 7, so you can't put a 0 depth pin next to an 8 depth pin.
I think I would probably store the key away and not even use it. Because I would have someone pin it up randomly, with totally random key pins that doesn’t fit any specific key. Because as I’ve found practicing on the same locks, you basically get to know how far each pin needs to be set so your sort of cheating and not really learning anything.
Good content keep it up man please could you add me I am new to the world of lock picking 12 locks down lots to go no pain no gane lol please or a shout out please
I’m a beginner and I just ordered the revolver less then a week ago, it’s the first practice lock I bought.
It's a great training lock. I still use mine and recommend it to folks new to the hobby.
I just received my revolver two days ago, between the reload pins, amo pinc, chess pins, key chang kit and the 3 cylinder replacement kit, it's the most versatile training tool imaginable. If you get all the kits and specialty pins plus the revolver, you might have spent $110. You just can't get a better bargain in such a versatile training tool!
I still use mine every day!
Just what i needed to know. Thanks!
Anytime
That's all good advice I think. I did and do really all of it with my revolver except the engaving, as it will tell me more what's in the chambers from the outside.
Especially the custom pins boost the level of difficulty, and keep it fun for a very long time as a more advanced picker. For new pickers it's perfect for all the reasons you mentioned I think.
I'm happy to hear all that, thank you. I'll pin it up several different ways and still use it as a warm-up lock.
@@grainorice8293 Same here :)
Thanks for making this video. You've answered every question I've ever had about the Revolver. Can't wait to get one!
Great to hear, I still use it every day as a warm-up lock. Here is some other information about the Revolver that you may find interesting too.
www.reddit.com/r/lockpicking/comments/m78hnj/using_those_training_locks_to_learn_to_pick_in_a/
www.reddit.com/r/lockpicking/comments/el4wz1/extra_clip_an_expansion_for_the_reload_kit/
I'm excited about this video!
I got my revolver today and haven't put it down for long for the last few hours. I've been back into the hobby for a few weeks now and this is the perfect practice tool. I'm going to ship it to my father to get him to sandblast Roman numerals and some filigree around the keyhole for some added flair.
That sounds really cool!
Smart. Training locks are good locks to teach a person to pick. Along with other locks. But pickers/folks don’t use them as daily practice training locks once they start picking other locks. It is good to get the maximum use out of them via repinning them with various pins types, key cuts. All you need are various SC1 Schlage key cuts of various cuts, up to 6 pins. I mean you paid for it, should keep it and get creative in using. Good video. I still use my training locks as daily practicers. I get creative in challenge changing them up to keep the picking/gutting/challenge lock creation-re pinning skills sharp. Take care.
Thanks, and I agree. I do pin up the progressive set that I have from time to time, but I definitely get more milage out of the Revolver and Adversary lock. They are perfect for travel, work, and when I'm just picking while paying attention to something else.
@Derrick Hogue I wouldn’t even worry about getting different keys. Just put random key pins in that doesn’t fit any specific key.
Thanks good video , informative & clear , beginner have sparrows progressive & cutaway locks , have trouble getting pick into schlage keyway sometimes ,am I the only one ? Thanks , moe
You can always try a thinner pick profile like .018".
@@grainorice8293 thank you , moe
My _only_ gripe about this is the lack of instructions for noobs like me that have never pinned a lock.
Do you just remove the plugs, insert a key, put pins in, and then replace the plugs?
I recommend pinning from the slugs. It can be tricky to pull the core on it until you are more proficient with pinning locks.
Whats mcas??
Max Cut Adjacent. It means you can't use certain pin sizes next to each other or the lock won't function properly. Schlage has an MCAS of 7, so you can't put a 0 depth pin next to an 8 depth pin.
@grainorice8293 nice. Thanks dude
I think I would probably store the key away and not even use it. Because I would have someone pin it up randomly, with totally random key pins that doesn’t fit any specific key. Because as I’ve found practicing on the same locks, you basically get to know how far each pin needs to be set so your sort of cheating and not really learning anything.
Yep, I agree. My wife will pin it up for me at times too.
Good content keep it up man please could you add me I am new to the world of lock picking 12 locks down lots to go no pain no gane lol please or a shout out please
No problem, you found a great community.