SFIC Locksport Challenge Lock - 6/7 Pin BEST A2 or Mako M2

Description: Unlike more traditional lock cylinders, SFIC locks - Small Format Interchangeable Core - offer a few interesting challenges for locksport enthusiasts: Available in either 6- or 7-Pin configurations in the "A2" spec, these are often more challenging by default than a garden-variety pin tumbler. These locks use two distinct shear lines, one for the "Control" key (which allows the core to be removed from its housing,) and another for the "Operating" key (the normal key, if you will.) These two keys are completely distinct from one another, and their shear lines can't be mix-and-matched - so seeing one key tells you nothing about the other, and if you pick one pin stack to the control shear line and the rest to the operating shear line, nothing happens. You have to get all the pin stacks to the same shear line for the lock to function - either opening or moving the control lug. SFIC cylinders and pins also tend to have tighter tolerances than other lock types. If you've gone from a dodgy Kwikset to anything properly built, imagine going a step or two further with the required accuracy. Still unimpressed? I respect that, and I think I can help! If you're looking to really make these frustrating, I can pin them with Mako M2 pins: Think spooled and serrated pins, but even more extreme, and used on both the driver pins AND the key pins. It's delightfully frustrating! Keyway Options "Normal" Keyways are almost always going to be the "A" keyway, because it's the least expensive and I have the most of it, but may include any of the keyways with a fairly straightforward profile. If you're looking for a specific keyway (A through Q) let me know and I will do my best to get it for you. "Challenge" Keyways are any of the "WB" or similar keyways. I believe BEST considers them the "Premium Keyways" - basically, the very paracentric ones. (In more plain language, the ones where the "wavyness" of the keyway is quite extreme, requiring some pick-yoga to reach the pins. The "normal" ones aren't exactly straight, of course, but are much more open and aligned relative to these.) These are definitely add a bit of difficulty for anyone who has mastered other SFIC varieties. These are a little more difficult to get ahold of, so I have less variety - mainly the WB and WC flavors - but if you're looking for a specific one I am always up for trying to source them (but no promises!) As with everything else I make, let me know if you have any questions or special requests - I can't invoke miracles, but I will do my best to hook you up. Also, the 10-day handling time covers me in case I need to order parts, but I usually have things sent off in just a couple of days. Happy picking!

Price: 24 USD

Location: Liberty Hill, Texas

End Time: 2024-01-13T20:53:00.000Z

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