Advice needed on a American series 50 with serrated pins.

[Josh]

here are some cuts i would advise based on american locks i have:
44247 best for picking practice
74237
74457
27378 best for use
i personally would choose the last one....

[klown]

Thanks for the advice.

[ChipShuhart]

here are some cuts i would advise based on american locks i have:
44247 best for picking practice
74237
74457
27378 best for use
i personally would choose the last one....

Interesting, why would you recommend different cuts for practicing picking and practical use? I would think that the "hardest to pick" cut would be best for either practicing or everyday use. Or am I missing something?

[Josh]

just for him to start learning the tricks to the serrations on... i dont want to start him off hard...

[awol70]

those serrations used to halt me as well,..now they are my friend.
because the are intended to trick you into thinking you have hit the shearline,
there are usually 2 above,and 2 below the shearline,and after picking oh,i would say,
about 50,you will use the serrations as INDICATORS ,rather than a stumbling block.
after getting to false, usually two clicks,(the serrations) will bring you to the shearline.
am i making any sense?
@ any rate i though i would never get the 1100 series,but after MUCH persistance,
i can nail them consistently,providing the cut is not too radical.
i hope this helps a little.
awol.

[Josh]

yeah they are as any lock, practice makes perfect.

[vision688]

tried everyones advice on picking the series 700 can't get false set