Sparrows Sidewinder and Bulk Pins
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Published 2023-12-02
www.sparrowslockpicks.com/products/sidewinder
www.sparrowslockpicks.com/products/mini-pins
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All Comments (21)
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My kneejerk initial thought on the Sidewinder was, "Is this a solution looking for a problem? -You still have to gut it to change driver pins" but then I understood, this is simply targeted at beginner-intermediate pickers like me who should focus on challenging bittings and standard pins before getting into security driver pins and more advanced locks. But it lets you do that too, just without the crazy amount of convenience. I wasn't going to buy one but now I think I will. Yet another to my collection of Sparrows progressive and cutaway locks.
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Just ordered the sidewinder, ABSOLUTELY LOVE the extra pins
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First thing i did upon picking this practice lock up was ruin all five original springs. Thank you so much for helping me fix that! The extra springs and other accesories are truly awesome.
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Now that looks fantastic, I love the jars of pins as well. I know what I want for Christmas this year, thanks for the review!
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I bought it before the video ended. Thank you very much for your insight. Hubby is going to love it.
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Hi Lock Noob, risky ... particularly for newbies. As a Locksmith that has trained many apprentices, the empty plug WILL get turned back, then disaster. For some one that understands, just as quick to use a follower to change pins etc. Definitely a potential trap for beginners! Perhaps should still have grub screws up top ...
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Very cool, I have the 3 original versions of the practice locks but that sidewinder is nice. I love that they're selling the bulk pins but I'll admit I love the little bottles almost more... lol. On a side note, not a criticism at all but the audio sounds a little blown out.
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Interesting review - value for money, I'd say! But - note the audio quality - the mic volume was too loud and is breaking up a bit. Thanks for the great review!
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the mic lol
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Now that is a great little practice lock buddy. 👍👍
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Great bit of kit at an amazing price. 👍
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Interesting concept for a training lock 👌 Very cool to get so many security pins nicely packed 👍👍 Thanks for sharing your thought on these products!
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Greetings! New subscriber. Been binging your content last couple of days. Thanks for the review. I am contemplating a practice lock, so I found the information useful. And that is a a cute idea packing in the pins in those little corked bottles. I’m more of an occasional picker but I enjoy it as a diversion.
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I like the idea behind this lock It will be handy to use if you do have some lock knowledge. The security pin bottles are a. Nice touch.
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I have to say I do like Sparrows products. I bought this to see what it was like. Very disappointing the one I received. The first key/pin combination worked fine . Buy after trying out two different keys they failed because the pins for those keys were incorrect. Poor quality control. If I were a beginner I’d be put off. What started out as a fun lock for learning was, at least in the package I received spoiled. Not being a beginner I used the correct pins of of a Lab pinning kit and that made the keys work again. One of the keys was close so I gave it 4 or 5 strokes will a file to correct it. Unfortunately pinning kits and filling keys are not things or skills a beginner has available. I would be interested if my package was a fluke or if others have had similar experience. 🐾🐈⬛🐈🐾
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A fair and honest review as always! Thanks for sharing Ash and have a fantastic weekend mate.
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Great video, Ash. Not going to get me the Sidewinder though, as i have a Sparrows practice lock with all the extras. (And oddly, i find the process of a "normal gutting" somewhat more satisfying.) However, as You pointed out, they did put together a very neat and generous package. They really spoil their customers in that regard... 😊 I do love the bulk pins in their gorgeous little bottles...
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Another cool review of awesome equipment 😁 Enjoy your weekend Ash😎👍
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Hi LockNoob, really appreciate your videos. Question, is Sparrow's Kick Start pick set adequate to pick the sidewinder and its various bittings? Cheers
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I just got one of these as a gift, along with the reload set of three additional cores. I am disappointed that neither come with the tool to remove the the core, and really disappointed that neither come with any sort of insert to keep the internals in place when you pull out the core. I don't think they would sell quite as many of these if they also mentioned that they exclude the tools you are going to need to easily swap cores or add a 6th pin.
