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Deadbolt and locks
I bought a Defiant brand 5 pin deadbolt (keyed on one side) at HD for $10, but I was just researching online and it was recommended only to use 6 or 7 pin locks because 5 pins can be picked, so I'll probably be returning it.
I've looked at the Landlord locks website. That looks interesting, but I prefer to buy something where I can actually go to the physical store and look at things myself. Any recommendations on brands or types of deadbolts and locks I could buy at Lowe's or HD that are reliable and secure? I don't really want to pay a locksmith since there are three doors that this needs to be done to. Thanks.
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Where in the world are you investing that you worry about locks being picked?
The preferred method for fast illegal entry is the mule-kick and no amount of pins stops that.
Personally I use Kwik Set on all rentals because it's easy to change cylinders with each new tenant.
Never had a single one picked. Half a dozen mule-kicked, though. And half of those were angry/drunk tenants.