Brass Combination Lock, Gate Lock for Outdoor Fence or Shed, Customizable Combination Padlock with Extended 2-1/4-Inch-Long Shackle, 175DLH

Very nice combination lock for outside gates (I’m using 4 of these for garden gate latches) and trailer latches (which is where I first saw them). The combination is easy to set initially and the lock opens and closes reliably. You do have to push up on the body of the lock to unlock it after entering the combination. This is a little different from the more common dial type locks that you may have used on a school or gym locker which just require you to pull down on the lock after entering the combination. The lock seems sturdy and well made, certainly sturdier than the typical dial type gym lock. The combination is 4 digits and is entered on the bottom of the lock so you have to be able to rotate the lock to a horizontal position to easily enter the combination, otherwise you will have to get down under the lock and look upwards at the dial. Overall, I’m quite happy with these and may buy more for other uses.

It locks well, unlocks well, feels like it’s well made, and was easy to program the code I wanted. Honestly, you can’t really ask for more than that.

Ease of use. Durability. Quality.

Thankfully I have an old key from a previous lock. The new flat keys are like the diary keys you would get in the '90s. Mine completely twisted and is unusable. Lock is the standard Master Lock and thankfully they didn't go cheap on that

Great quality. Easy to set up code! Finally someone intelligent made it easy!

Why I specifically prefer the 175 series of Master Locks is because you can leave the lock hanging unlocked and clear the combination when you walk away. The Master Lock 175X series requires you to keep the tumblers set to the combination while it remains open. So you must close the shackle in order to clear the combination. With this lock, you can clear the tumblers while the shackle is open. This may be a small difference to some, but for us it is really important for convenience. The combination dials move freely from new. s with any outdoor lock that ensures sitting in the rain, we also recommend lubricating it only with a PTFE (teflon) dry lubricant. This is because the spray solvent will help to clean out some dirt accumulation, allow the lubricant to reach pervasively within the lock, then form the slippery yet dry lubricant coating. This dry lubricant does NOT dry sticky, and so dirt particles are less likely to stick to it. The long shackle is nice for latching where you need the extra inch of clearance. We are in a tropical area near the ocean, and so having the brass body and internals is essential for corrosion resistance. Any similar branded combination locks can be picked with professional tools. So know the level of security. It is a nice lock for the security level we want balanced against easy of use and durability. Highly recommended!

I've used Master locks since I was a kid in grade school back in the 60s. The name "Master Lock" until today stood for quality, dependability, safety, durability and ruggedness. About 15 years ago, I purchased 5 of the "set your own combination" padlocks made by Master for use on gates here at my farm and for tool boxes. These locks have stood the test of time outside in bad weather, dust, Texas heat, and are still giving me great service to this day, which is why I ordered 5 more here on Amazon. My new Master Locks arrived today, 12-7-2011 and I was eager to change the combinations from 0-0-0-0 (as I have done in the past with my original MADE IN THE USA Master Locks) to the same combination as my older Master Locks. As I examined the shorter locks (I got one with the long hasp and four with short hasps) I noticed the short ones were no longer housed in a bright brass case, but now came in a regular steel case that was spray painted a dull black. When attempting to set the new combinations, two of the short locks and my long hasp lock none of them would allow me to re-set the combination. Two problems (that I can determine) why these locks won't allow this... #1. The small "key" for resetting the combinations that now comes with the lock is so thin now, it is not durable enough to twist inside the access hole to re-trigger the tumbler. The cheap key bends when attempting to turn it 90 degrees. Those darned folks in China, now they are even skimping on this little key! #2. The rotary wheels on the new locks, do NOT click into place on the back of the lock (like my old Master Locks) where the numbers are suppose to align-up with a indentation where you dial the numbers. The "slop" in the action on these new locks is so bad, it's probably the reason the tumblers won't set when attempting to rotate the key. I spent half and hour trying to set the combination on three of the locks and I gave up. The tolerances are not as good with the Made In China Master Locks as the fit and tolerance as my old reliable MADE IN THE USA Master Locks. This is the first time in my 5 year relationship with Amazon that I am returning a purchase. Up to this time, everything I've ordered has been acceptable. These new Master Locks are no longer made in the United States (by craftsmen, like my older Master locks) and when I inspected the packages this afternoon, I confirmed my suspicions where they came from. After nearly 50 years of being a loyal Master Lock customer, I will probably not ever buy one of these poorly made locks from them again. I'll be looking for locks made here in the USA. I should have known when they switched from a durable brass housing to a cheaper thin-walled steel case that looks like it was spray-painted with a can of Krylon, that the executives of Master Lock decided "cheaper is better." And indeed, "cheaper" also means "ADIOS Amigos," it was nice knowing you Master Lock in earlier years, but not now.

Great item. Works great!

Super Qualität - auch für draußen !

Buena marca

This lock has worked well and has stood up in the rainy weather so far.

Il est facile de changer le code et d'utiliser le cadenas au quotidien. Idéal pour "lockers" de condo, car la tige en U est mince et longue. Il est solide et semble très sécuritaire.

Very robust quality.