" 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.
Rating Legend
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
100-80
79-60
59-40
39-20
19-0
Which lockset are you currently using?
Brand and Model
Price
Overall Score
Kicking*
Jimmying
Extracting
Hammering
Notes
SH
LS
HS
PRIMARY LOCKS: ENTRY LOCKSETS
Schlage F51NV
$21
21
J
EZ-Set CS 100
10
19
A
NT Harloc 59-700
17
19
B,N
Titan 740
22
19
C,D
Kwikset 400T
12
14
D,O
Weslock SV460
30
13
B,D,J,N
MasterLock 13232
22
11
B,N
National H446
21
11
B,J
PRIMARY LOCKS: ENTRANCE HANDLESETS
National H425
$64
61
F,O
Schlage F160NV
80
49
A,F,G,H
Weslock 00361
76
49
D,E,F
NT Harloc 49-1020
47
48
D,F
Kwikset 681-B
69
47
A,D,O
EZ-Set CS 400
59
46
A,F
AUXILLARY LOCKS: CYLINDER DEADBOLT MODELS
National H479
$30
68
E,F,H
National H474
18
59
F
Masterlock 1400330
22
58
B,E,F,H
Weslock 486
32
57
D,E
Segal 520
24
52
F,I,L
Weslock 371
19
50
D,E
Schlage B460
28
49
B,F,G,H,L
Schlage B160NV
21
48
A,F,G,H
Kwikset 660
14
42
D,L
EZ-Set CS200U
10
39
A,F
NT Harloc 49-820
14
38
B,F
NT Harloc 59-920
18
36
B,F,N
The following lock has a double cylinder suitable for use on doors with glass in or around it.
Kwikset 587
24
68
A,D,E,F,K
AUXILLARY LOCKS: SURFACE-MOUNTED DEADBOLT MODELS
Lori 1200
$33
58
---
B,D,F,L
Segal 666
45
52
---
F,L
Segal Slamlock 466
55
50
---
F,M,L
| 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. |