Master Lock Fortress Padlock, Set Your Own Combination Luggage Lock, 1-3/16 in. Wide, 627D,Gold

I purchased 5 of these to use for gun cases, and they work great. Heavier duty than your typical luggage lock, but obviously these aren't what you would call high security. I wouldn't trust these for keeping anything really valuable from getting stolen, but they're perfect for keeping nosey people out of your gun cases at home and at the range.Setting them was very easy, and I didn't run in to any of the issues others have reported on any of the 5 locks I purchased.I've also added a photo to show the size of the lock in context with a standard handgun case, since I had a hard time visualizing the size of the locks using the stock photos Amazon uses... the shackle is just about the perfect size to fit through the typical 1/4" hole on most plastic cases.

Lock worked great for the first few times, then would not open when I used the combination it was set to! Never had this happen before to any MasterLock I've bought. Tried everything, but it would not open. Had it for less that 6 months, only used it about 6 - 7 times (all in a dry environment and never got it wet or exposed to the elements), then it failed! I had to dig out the bolt cutters, and snap the hasp open. I do not recommend this lock to anyone.

Sturdy, smooth functioning and of reasonable size and weight for light security applications. I used them to secure my street clothes and effects in locker during trips to the gym and for external locks on firearms cases and luggage during travel. Dials are clearly numbered and a red line shows proper alignment of the combination for opening and closing the hasp. Directions for setting and changing the combination are clear and easy to follow, and printed on a card small enough to carry with you if you wish.The first one of this type which I bought continues to function well three years later, so I am willing to rate the product five stars.

Over the past 20 years I've used this lock for lockers at a variety of high school pools, YMCAs, and gyms, and when I lose one or forget which gym/swim bag I've put it in, this is the one I buy again. I've tried other locks, but I always end up with this one. Here's why I love it.1) SIZE. It's large enough that I can see the numbers without reading glasses, and small enough that it will fit into even the narrowest confines (some locker latchlocks have very narrow holes) where larger locks would be challenged.2) EASY. It's easy to set the numbers of choice. Over two decades of use, I've never had the number reset issues others have described. That doesn't mean they don't happen--it just hasn't been my experience over long-term use with several of these locks.3) STRENGTH: For the size, this is strong. It's not the big, beefy security lock. If someone has heavy-duty cable cutters, it won't stand a chance--but there's not a lot of that going on at the gym. I put my iPhone in the locker, feeling that it's more secure with this lock guarding it than in my car.4) LIGHTWEIGHT: I put a ton of stuff in my gym/swim bag, and it's heavy. I don't need extra weight, and I like that this trooper is not only strong, but also lightweight and doesn't add to the burden.I haven't found a downside to this handy little lock. It would nice if it would go get my coffee after the swim, but I haven't found any of its competitors that will do that either. ;-)

These are decent locks and best of all they're not TSA!Why isn't TSA good? If you look at most TSA luggage locks - they all use the same key - and that key is very easy to get (cheap TSA key locks often use the same key as the TSA key for one thing). So "TSA Locks" usually means that *anybody* can open your luggage. So TSA locks are generally worse than zip ties (my favorite - who's got zip-ties to replace ones they cut? Mostly nobody).So I like these. And if TSA wants to cut them they can - and often do anyway even for TSA locks - but I feel more secure.Usual caveats apply - with some diligence you can pick these - as indeed I had to do once per my note below - but it does take time and practice (which on travel is sometimes dictated by need)The one complaint is that resetting/changing the combination is accomplished by a *small* turn of the hasp with a *small* depression/pressure on the hasp. Easy enough eh? Well - too easy. In fact, I once accidentally changed the combination by just normal handling of the lock while accessing a backpack at Jambo. Didn't notice it until I next tried to get into it! So I had to pick it. Took about half hour - and that was figuring the new combo was "close" to the old one and trying fewer sets.Lastly - do check size. These aren't the super tiny ones - and as such a bit heavier (would be heavy for a purse) - and also the shank is a bit bigger. I had to slightly open the zipper pull holes on a Jambo bag to get the hasp to fix. Well worth it.All in all these are the best value for decent security for bags while traveling.

I HAVE FOUR OR FIVE OF THESE LOCKS AND THEY ARE PERFECT FOR SECURING DUFFLE BAGS AND BACKPACKS AND LUGGAGE AS THEY HAVE A 4-DIGIT COMBINATION. ORIGINALLY, I WAS CONCERNED THAT THE LOCK DOESN'T HAVE A DEEP ENGAGEMENT; HOWEVER, IT DOESN'T NEED ONE. IT IS A THIN NICE APPEARING LOCK, EASY TO HIDE UNDER A BAGGAGE STRAP AND IS EASY TO LOCK AS IF FITS THROUGH SMALLER OPENINGS. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS LOCK BECAUSE YOU CAN ALWAYS FIND SOMETHING TO USE THEM ON.