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  Deadbolt Lock Purchase Consumer Tips - A Perfect Pick Locksmiths

  Considering replacing or adding a deadbolt to your door?
  For YOUR MAXIMUM SECURITY, listed below are the deadbolt specifications you should be looking for:
  1. Bolt should be 1" thick with a 1" throw (bolt extended).
  2. When properly installed, bolt should lock into place when extended. You should not be able to push the bolt back by hand.
  3. Bolt should be constructed to include a hardened steel core.
  4. Lock cylinder should be constructed of 100% brass (some lock manufacturers use a combination of brass, plastic and cast metal - defeats key cylinder knock-out).
  5. Screws that anchor rear thumb-turn plate to front lockset should be heavy-duty at least ¼" or larger in diamater.
  6. Deadbolt face should be 2 pieces (outer slip ring with separate lock face - some manufacturers may join both pieces together).
  7. Outer slip ring should be free moving when NOT installed.
  8. Outer slip ring should contain a tempered or hardened interior ring. (exterior slip ring should not be hollow - defeats attacks with crowbars and ViseGrips®)
  9. Deadbolt should be of a 6 or 7 pin construction. (Available ONLY through locksmiths and locksmith supply houses)
  10. Deadbolt should contain pick-proof pins. (Available ONLY through locksmiths and locksmith supply houses)
  11. When mounted to the door surface, the deadbolt face should be able to sit flush to the door to help defeat crowbar attacks.
Schlage B-560 Deadbolt

       Schlage® B-560
 Apartment / House Special - A High-Quality B-560 Schlage® Deadbolt Supplied & Installed $131.10*

 Medium Duty Residential Lockset - Locksmith Supply Type Deadbolt
 Outer Slip-Ring Cannot Be Crushed - Will Withstand ViseGrips® Attacks
 Defeats Crowbar Attacks - 1/4" Screws Anchor To Solid Backing Plate
 Defeats Kick-In Attacks - 1" Deadbolt - 1" Throw With Hardened Steel Core
 Defeats Key Cylinder Knock-Outs - Solid Brass Cylinder & Plug
 More Difficult To Pick - Manufacturer Supplied Lock Cylinder Keyed To 6 Pin
 Available Finishes - Brass (605) or Stainless Steel (626)

* Plus Service Call Charge and Tax










  FACT: It is well known among Law Enforcement Agencies (criminals know it too) that a poorly constructed deadbolt lock can be easily opened by applying brute force
  with a pair of ViceGrips©.

  FACT: A deadbolt that includes an outer ring that slips with a tempered or hardened inner ring provides MAXIMUM SECURITY against ViceGrips© attacks

  FACT: All locks are not created equal and unfortunately you only receive the degree of security that you are willing to pay for

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