High-Security Locks, Standard Locks. What’s the Difference?

My daily routine as a mobile locksmith I encounter many customers. Some people call us for emergency service since they either locked themselves out or lost their keys, while others call because they just moved into a new home and want to replace their locks. Later in this article, I’ll share with you the information you should know before replacing your locks. I am not at all surprised to see “standard” locks on almost every home. These (builder-grade) locks are made of the cheapest material; some are even made of plastic! These locks are usually purchased by builders at the large hardware vendors for as little as $5 each. After all, they are more concerned with the cost than your concerned with your safety. As an emergency locksmith, this is great, I don’t have any difficulty opening a customer’s door. What about a burglar? Does he have it easy as well? The answer is a capital Yes! Meet the high-security lock! Mike’s Locksmith is a Certified Dealer of Mul-T-Lock, which carries a solid reputation for over four decades now and provides the best security available for any home or a business owner. So what’s so special about these locks? The build quality is exceptional; they are made of solid brass rather than hollow tin like your standard common lock. The deadbolt, which is one of the most popular products we sell has a bolt which retracts a complete inch within your door frame. In addition, this bolt has ball bearings on both sides of it, which interlock with the frame, making it difficult to pry open even with a crowbar. There are steel inserts placed strategically to prevent from drilling the lock. The entire mechanism is shielded with a metal cover to prevent “ice picking”; this is when one would insert an object between the lock and the door to manipulate the mechanism. This lock is virtually impossible to pick, and even if possible, great skill and very special tools would be required. One of the most important features these high-security locks provide is that they are resistant to the infamous bump key. While most common locks can be picked and bump keyed quite easily, these locks will defy such attempts. The cylinders have telescopic pins rather than regular pins; this means each pin is actually two pins, one within another.