High security locks operate on fundamentally different mechanisms than the padlocks and deadbolts you find at the hardware store. Pick resistance, bump resistance, and drill resistance are all engineered in — not marketing claims. If you're protecting something that actually matters, this is the category. Expect to pay more. Expect it to be worth it.
No successful pick on record. The rotating disc detainer mechanism makes conventional picking physically impossible. If you buy one high security lock, it's this one.
Angled, rotating pins defeat standard picks and bump keys. UL Listed, ANSI Grade 1. The best high-security deadbolt for most homeowners who want real protection without going full Abloy.
Telescoping pins with an interactive element add a second dimension of resistance. Extremely difficult even for experienced pickers. Available in padlock and cylinder formats.
Not a true high-security lock — but the best ANSI Grade 1 deadbolt at any reasonable price. Solid for 95% of home security needs. The right answer if Medeco is out of budget.
After six months of testing and one very frustrated locksmith, we're ready to call it: the closest thing to an unpickable consumer lock available today.
Most failed picking tests in under 60 seconds. Two genuinely surprised us. Full breakdown with pick times, bump test results, and top picks for every budget.
Same price. Completely different security. One opens to a butter knife. The other takes real effort.
These aren't just bad. They're installed on millions of doors right now. Context for why high security actually matters.