Master Lock Silver Outdoor Combination Lock, Heavy Duty Weather Resistant Padlock with Resettable Code and Cut Resistant Boron Carbide Shackle for Outdoor Use, M176XDLH

This is an extremely excellent lock. It is very sturdy. The rotating wheel moves very smoothly and the locking and unlocking processes are both perfect. The rubber door at the bottom helps protect it from external environmental influences. It is firmly fixed and will not fall off.

Masterlocks are one of the name brand locks yet, they still use inferior materials, that rust easily. This lock looks to be made of some alloy, but it says boron carbide, not sure what strength it has over stainless steel, but it looks pretty strong and hopefully rust proof. The lock loop is maybe 3+ inches, so getting it on gates where you need to flip it up to unlock, or locking extra items together make the extra room so useful. Most of the exposure parts like the key hole (yes, they provided an emergency key to unlock in case of forgotten combo), or the 4 digit combo are have rubber or plastic covers. There are a couple of exposed holes though and i'm afraid in a rainstorm water will get in here and rust the insides. I thought they forgot the combo but it was hidding where the combo reset key is located so don't throw away the packaging before resetting the combo. Reset was easy, just open the lock with the provided combo, put key in turn it and while holding the key in that position, set new number. It was easy to do. Overall the quality seems more then most of the masterlocks i've seen. I tried the indentation method of trying to pick this combo, but it didn't work for me. So 4 stars for now. If it turns out to be as durable as it's made out to be, i'll up it to 5. For now it's a good lock with 2 ways to open, so 4 stars for now.

Not going to repeat the good features already described in other reviews, but will mention the combination locking/ unlocking design. To unlock, you not only need to 1) rotate the 4 wheels to the proper code number positions but you must also 2) push down on the shackle (the U-bar) to release the lock. It does not simply "self-release." Relocking is not achieved by simply pushing down on the released shackle- instead, you must first flip the combination wheels to non-coded positions, and then depress the shackle to relock. This is logical- but perhaps not initially intuitive for those unfamiliar with this design. I like that the lock can also be opened with the supplied key, and the code can be easily reset with the included reset key.

I like the fact that I can easily change the combination if we switch to a new Gardener or I want to prevent someone else from getting into the backyard. It’s a little difficult to see the numbers at night even though I always have a light on in that area. The light reflects off of the in the number rollers, so I need to use a flashlight from a different angle. Not a big deal however, and I would definitely buy another one of these locks. At one point it became difficult to open, but I solved that very quickly and easily by putting WD-40 in all of the holes I could find on the lock.

Was easy to open from the package once I found the preset code. It's under a sticker on the back of the package. The reset key will also be there. Just peel carefully. Once unlocked the reset tool key inserted easily and turned to 90 degrees. The key didn't bend like other reviews stated. It turns to 90 degrees without resistance. Set the new combination, remove the reset key and your done. Oh, and remember, pushing down on the lock shackle after entering your code unlocks it. The shackle doesn't just pop up like regular locks. You must push down for it to release from being locked. 5 stars for being easy to open, easy to reset and for having a key for times you don't use the combination. I will update my review if my opinion changes.

The key that is supposed to work to open the lock if you preferred not to use the combination failed within one week and no longer works. The rubber gasket that covers the base of the lock and combination completely came off the the lock on its fifth usage. On a side note, the numbers on the combination are so shiny they're very difficult to read.

We purchased this lock for our shed and have been very happy with it. It is easy to use and we feel like it’s been sturdy and reliable. We haven’t had it long enough to see how it lasts over time but so far so good.

SOME POS TRIED AND FAILED TO GET IN MY STORAGE UNIT.... THE PLACE I RENTED DIDNT HAVE A SECURE LOCKING HASP SO I HAD TO ADD ONE... UNFORTUNATELY THE POS RUINED THE LOCK BUT THEY DIDT GET IN THE UNIT.. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

had these locks 15 years ago and were good. Needed replacement x2. New lock the combination is now made from Monkey metal . its difficult to turn without moving the adjacent numbers. locks up in cold weather and most of all the engraving is difficult to see in poor light or artificial light. Buy a squire pad lock , much much higher quality !

Excelente

Exatamente o anunciado. Recomendo

Rubbish, returned to Amazon. Impossible to set a code, master key didn't work, plastic snaps off easily. AVOID

Just an update after using for a season. When there is freeze and thaw this locked as freeze up and I cannot turn the numbers also the rubber piece that insulates the Call Maneesh in Numbers does not work well to seal it and this area got frozen as well. For the price of this luck I downgrade it to maybe 2 1/2 to 3 stars now