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Picking a Medico lock is above the skill of a most people. But not impossible. The newer medico locks need a card/number to get the key duplicated. This lasts as long as the patent does and then any locksmith can get the blanks and cut them. Then Medico comes out with a new keyway and the new clock starts running. They are owned by Assa Abloy. You can spend as much as you want but it gets to be diminishing returns. A Medico deadbolts run around $150 on Amazon, Your local locksmith may want more, but it may be worth it if you want more keys made. If you have a quality deadbolt you can change to a Medico cylinder for around $100. Not every locksmith has every Medico blank and if they are a big enough dealer they get their own blank in an area. | |||
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one other thing... my rear door opens out. meaning exposed hinges and hinge pins. Are these good enough to fix this threat? https://www.amazon.com/Securit...id=1598384365&sr=8-4 or is there something better? . | |||
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There are hinges with a set screw that locks the hinge pin in so it can't be knocked out. Or at least becomes much harder. If the set screw sets in a small divot or groove, even better. If you have a drill and tap you could make your own I guess.  Collecting dust. | |||
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Depends on which type. I've raked a couple of ours open. But we use fairly simple cores where a check pin is the only extra measure. And most importantly, I know it's there. lol (I've never single pin picked them, but really haven't tried) That's like many locks though, they're easy to defeat if you know exactly how. That "them not knowing" is the biggest feature in any lock. lol _____________________________________________________ Sliced bread, the greatest thing since the 1911. | |||
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Would it be a significant improvement to get one of these over the Schlage B60 that I have? https://www.amazon.com/Mul-T-L...511306_t1_B07D7HSZDL The local locksmiths offer some similar locks, or maybe a bit better, but they seem to want $400 out the door. . | |||
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I put a Simplisafe actuator on a big box lock. Changing the lock on the door was made more difficult by the very unusual but quality design, and the fellow that attempted to remove the original deadbolt tried to pry off what he thought was a trim ring. This prying action bent the metal surface of the door at the lock hole. The made the outside and inside door surfaces non parallel, where the lock mounts. Not good. So, if you are removing an old lock, for installing something better, read how to remove the old lock first. Or YouTube. Don't force it. I had to deal with the carpenter's gorilla tactics by putting a thin shim between the Simplisafe door lock mount and the door, to keep it from being twisted by the door surface and jamming when the electronic motor tried to open the deadbolt. Not sure if you would face this with your purchased locks, but wanted to share just in case. ------- Trying to simplify my life... | |||
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Not much if an upgrade at all. See if you can find this deadbolt for about $150 street price >> ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 *and* UL 437 rated. https://www.mul-t-lock-online....s.view&product_id=40 | |||
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We have these on both of our doors and are quite satisfied. Do we need to use this product for maintenance? https://www.mul-t-lock-online....s.view&product_id=91 | |||
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