A well known local, Bill Dubya, calls me “The Lock Nazi” in reference to a character in TV’s Seinfeld, “The Soup Nazi”. He’s right! I just found a great website that sells my favorite locks (Abloy) so I don’t have to! www.securitysnobs.com
You! Yeah you! No lock for you! Get out of my shop! Just kidding, I’m a very patient person who loathes crappy locks and wants everybody to have good locks! Avoid the cheap imitations, stick to the originals: American Lock padlocks, Master Lock, Abus Discus, Corbin Sesamee, and of course, Abloy. Having said that, I do select the best off brand imports for entry levers and knobs because they are low security which I will get into detail about in another blog. I also keep some select residential locks although the secretary will dis-avow any knowledge of anything lower than grade 2 being in stock. Anyway, why should you spend $400+ for a commercial lever entry lock with a name when there is one at least as good or better (better, IMHO) for roughly half price. You get a better lock at a better price and I make a better profit. The lock has the Lock Nazi seal of approval! My warranty is the best! I will fix it, I will replace it or I will give you a refund, that simple. Only had one problem which was actually my bad. Schlage’s new “ND” Series is a pile of junk compared to the Korean made lock I get from a locksmith distributor. To be fair, the Schlage B500 deadbolt is the best deadbolt under $100 and I keep them in stock. I still use Kwikset but am developing trust issues. I already have trust issues with Arrow Locks and don’t plan on selling another.
In the alarm commercials, the bad guy gets in with one kick, it should take more than that! The security system here is .45ACP.
Thanks for reading this, good lock to you. Chris G.
