Best use for Peterson Gems?
Not quite sure what's the optimal way to use it for two reasons.
First, the shaft height, even in a euro profile, seems too tall. It simply won't fit in the more restrictive keyways without forcing some keypins above the shearline. I know a lot of people prefer the slimline gems, but I don't see how this would help, as the issue is the shaft height, not the shaft width. (Indeed, wouldn't the slimline be worse, as it is in a standard rather than euro profile?) Incidentally, this is the same issue I am having with the euro Deforest. It's *way* too big for a true Euro lock.
Second, I've heard the angled face so you "force" a stuck pin to shear by raking underneath, but wouldn't a half diamond be better for that? You could use it in a prying fashion, but I definitely prefer the Reach for that instead of the Gem.
So how are people using their Gems? I assume there are other benefits that I simply haven't figured out yet.