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

Perfect for our backyard gate. Easy to read numbers.

An inexpensive lock and the combination is a breeze to change. This lock will not keep your place secure, but 99% of the locks on the market are not high security. This only keeps the honest people at bay. I place it on a gate, but anyone that wants in just walks around the gate.

High quality locks. I highly recommend these locks. They work great in outdoor conditions specially wet and humidity.

i'm buying a cabin lock for our family (which includes a 4 year old kid). a key padlock could be trouble as the kids will lose a key, and plus we only have 2 keys.this combination lock is clearly made solidly. the numbers feel nice and the locking mechanism is solid. i also appreciate how long the loop is--i feel like it would be easier to manuever off a hasp or loop.the parts where we preferred a different lock to this was the numbers are harder to read. it's like reading silver on gold. not great as i'm older and starting to need bifocals. also, importantly, my 4 year old has slightly more difficulty manipulating the combination compared to the other lock we were testing (fortlocks black and orange).i think one's kids would prefer the fortlock. and adults and traditionalists who demand security will prefer this lock. this is a bit more expensive but it feels so solid.

Solid padlock but the longer neck makes it only suitable to lockers with outer hasps (hasps in a recede usually do not work)

Good quality

I have had this lock for many years now and it’s excellent. I highly recommend it.

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.