Dead bolts can be a false sense of security!!!!
What Consumer ReportsŪ says about protecting your home
"If the primary locks on your doors are entry locksets, and they're working fine, there's probably little to gain by replacing them. None of the entry locksets afforded great protection, not even top-rated ones. If you want to make your doors more secure, start by beefing up the hardware in their door jambs."
-Consumer Reports recommendation
Below are the results of Consumer Reports ratings on the security of door locks.
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Rating Legend
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Excellent
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Very Good
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Good
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Fair
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Poor
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100-80
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79-60
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59-40
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39-20
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19-0
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Which lockset are you currently using?
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Brand and Model
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Price
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Overall Score
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Kicking*
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Jimmying
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Extracting
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Hammering
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Notes
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SH
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LS
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HS
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PRIMARY LOCKS: ENTRY LOCKSETS
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Schlage F51NV
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$21
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21
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J
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EZ-Set CS 100
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10
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19
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A
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NT Harloc 59-700
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17
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19
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B,N
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Titan 740
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22
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19
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C,D
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Kwikset 400T
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12
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14
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D,O
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Weslock SV460
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30
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13
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B,D,J,N
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MasterLock 13232
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22
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11
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B,N
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National H446
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21
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11
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B,J
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PRIMARY LOCKS: ENTRANCE HANDLESETS
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National H425
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$64
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61
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F,O
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Schlage F160NV
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80
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49
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A,F,G,H
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Weslock 00361
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76
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49
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D,E,F
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NT Harloc 49-1020
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47
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48
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D,F
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Kwikset 681-B
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69
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47
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A,D,O
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EZ-Set CS 400
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59
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46
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A,F
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AUXILLARY LOCKS: CYLINDER DEADBOLT MODELS
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National H479
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$30
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68
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E,F,H
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National H474
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18
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59
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F
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Masterlock 1400330
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22
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58
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B,E,F,H
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Weslock 486
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32
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57
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D,E
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Segal 520
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24
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52
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F,I,L
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Weslock 371
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19
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50
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D,E
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Schlage B460
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28
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49
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B,F,G,H,L
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Schlage B160NV
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21
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48
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A,F,G,H
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Kwikset 660
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14
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42
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D,L
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EZ-Set CS200U
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10
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39
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A,F
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NT Harloc 49-820
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14
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38
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B,F
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NT Harloc 59-920
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18
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36
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B,F,N
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The following lock has a double cylinder suitable for use on doors with glass in or around it.
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Kwikset 587
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24
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68
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A,D,E,F,K
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AUXILLARY LOCKS: SURFACE-MOUNTED DEADBOLT MODELS
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Lori 1200
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$33
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58
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B,D,F,L
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Segal 666
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45
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52
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F,L
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Segal Slamlock 466
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55
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50
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F,M,L
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Key to Notes:
A -- Installation instructions better than most.
B -- Installation instructions worst than most.
C -- Has a 6-pin tumbler; provides for more key
combinations than common 5-pin tumbler
D -- No bitting numbers on keys; cannot
ordinarily be copied without actual key as
model.
E -- Bolt cannot be manipulated with an ice pick.
F -- Highly resistant to hacksawing.
G -- Comes with screws at least 3 inches long
H -- Comes with plastic strike box; protects
extended bolt and ensures its full
extension.
I -- Comes with metal strike box; protects
bolt, ensures its full extension, and
strengthens strike assembly.
K -- Double-cylinder model, controlled by key
on both sides of door; but, to assure easy
exit in emergency, key cannot be removed
when door is locked from inside.
L -- Comes with hardware that will fit only a 2.25
inch backset.
M -- Deadbolt automatically locks when door is
closed; a convenience, but one that makes
bolt susceptible to being pushed back.
N -- Drive-in latch/bolt; eliminates need to
mortise door edge during installation.
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