ABUS 8840C 88/40 messing hangslot

I had my Master lock on my gym locker "shimmed" a couple of times in 2019 and some stuff got robbed. The crooks left the lock on the bench both times - I thought I simply forgot to close the lock but not twice - something was up. I talked to a police buddy of mine at the gym explained it for me when he told me "you got shimmed". I thought WTF is shimming?If you are in the dark about the shimming issue like I was, Google "shimming a padlock" and check out the YouTube video for how it's done. You'll see that an experienced crook can open a cheap Master padlock in about 30 seconds using a simple metal shim made from a soda or beer can or with professionally made lock shims that are available right here on Amazon for less than $10.I researched new padlocks and talked to a locksmith at the hardware store - he was out of stock on the Abus. That led me to Amazon where i found the same recommended lock that was allegedly more difficult to "shim" because it has tight tolerances not allowing the shims to slide into the lock body by the hasp and the key is very difficult to pick. With all that out of the way, here's a quick Pro/Con on this Abus 88/40 lock.Pro:-Small shackle fits gym lockers-Small size but heavy duty build-It's a full lock with 2 keys. Some of the padlocks on Amazon are just the body and need to have a cylinder installed and keys supplied by a locksmith - be careful of that. This Abus lock is fully operational out of the box.-Comes with a key card that has the key ID in case you ever need an extra key-The lock "retains" the key when the lock is open meaning the key can't fall out when the lock is open reducing key loss, especially in a gym/gym bag.Con:-The key got "sticky" and wouldn't go into the cylinder all the way. I cleaned the lock with spray electronic cleaner and then lubricated the key way and shackles with Dupont Teflon/Silicone spray. Works perfect now but I thought it was odd to have to do maintenance on a brand new lock.Overall this is a solid lock that I hope out performs my $8 Master Lock that was more of a decoration than a true lock.

Abus is known for making safes. This is for my gym locker. I wanted something secure and Abus is the right choice.

This padlock has a difficult to copy key - so I have been secure in knowing that the cupboard it is locking, is unlikely to be picked. I cannot take the key out of the padlock without relocking: this is great too as it means I don't walk off accidentally with the lock still open.

For years I've bought the best Master lock padlocks thinking I was getting the best product, until I recently watched a youtube video whereas someone was able to pick one like a second! While most criminals I suspect would try to cut the lock, I didn't want to take a chance with what I'm securing with this lock. So this is my first real padlock and so far I'm very pleased with the product - it is heavier than I expected, seem quality made & makes me not so concerned now of the price (the price seems justified). Also the shape and length of the key (in what I researched) is why it's virtually impossible to pick (the key shaft is 1.25 inches long and looks like something you'd start your Ferrari with). I have no regrets of the purchase.

Wie gewohnt, gute Qualität von Abus. Hängt ohne Probleme seit Monaten im freien.