I’m a beginner and I just ordered the revolver less then a week ago, it’s the first practice lock I bought.

Just what i needed to know. Thanks!

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.

Thanks for making this video. You've answered every question I've ever had about the Revolver. Can't wait to get one!

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.

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.

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

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.

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?

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