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The Manual Pick Gun is the best pick gun available for opening various pin tumbler locks. The slim needle is inserted into a keyway, the first squeeze of the trigger drops the needle, then a second squeeze snaps the needle upward to quickly get some of the pins at the shear line. Made from aluminum and hard steel. Comes with 3 picks and a tension wrench.
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- Subcategory:
- Auxiliary Locks
- Product Subgroup:
- Auxiliary Locks
- Product Type:
- Lock Pick
- Product Category:
- Lock Pick
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Pro-Lok PKXGUN-M – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What comes in the box with the Pro-Lok manual pick gun?
The Pro-Lok PKXGUN-M manual pick gun ships with 3 picks (needles) and a tension wrench, so you have what you need to start on pin tumbler locks without sourcing a separate tensioner.
2) How does a manual pick gun actually open a lock?
You slide the slim needle into the keyway under the pins, then work the trigger: the first squeeze drops the needle, the second snaps it upward, driving the pins so some of them hit the shear line. Tension on the plug with the included wrench is what captures them and turns the cylinder. It is a speed tool for pin tumbler locks, not a substitute for learning single pin picking.
3) Will a pick gun work on wafer or disc-detainer locks, or only pin tumbler?
Pin tumbler is what it is built for. The snap gun works by driving spring-loaded pins vertically against the shear line, which is pin tumbler geometry. Wafer, disc-detainer, tubular and high-security sidebar cylinders do not respond to that action, so for those you want a dedicated pick set or a tubular pick rather than this gun.
4) Manual pick gun or electric pick gun, which should a locksmith carry?
The manual gun is trigger-powered, so there are no batteries to die on a service call and you control the snap rate shot by shot. An electric gun oscillates the needle continuously and is faster on a high volume of easy residential cylinders. Plenty of shops carry the Pro-Lok manual as the backup that always works and reach for electric on volume days.
5) Can a property manager or maintenance tech use a pick gun on their own building's locks?
Mechanically, yes, on standard pin tumbler cylinders, and the tool ships ready to use with 3 needles and a tension wrench. Practically, it takes tension control to get anything open, and many jurisdictions restrict possession of picking tools to licensed locksmiths or property owners working on their own property. Check your state and local rules before you put one in a maintenance truck.
6) Do I need to buy a tension wrench separately for the Pro-Lok pick gun?
No. A tension wrench is in the box along with the three picks. You cannot open anything with a snap gun alone, since the gun only moves the pins and the wrench is what applies rotational tension to catch them, so Pro-Lok includes it.
7) What is the Pro-Lok pick gun made of, and will it hold up to daily service work?
Aluminum body with hard steel working parts. The steel is where it matters, since the needle and trigger mechanism take the repeated snap loading, while the aluminum keeps the tool light enough to live in a service bag.
8) Is this one tool or does the Pro-Lok pick gun come in different models?
One configuration, model PKXGUN-M. There are no size, finish, or handing choices to specify, so the part number is all you need on the order.
How fast can I get the Pro-Lok PKXGUN-M delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Pro-Lok PKXGUN-M come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Pro-Lok PKXGUN-M is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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