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

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. ;-)

Like many other reviews I read the same thing happened to me. It worked for a while and then suddenly the combination I had been putting in for months just plain didn't work and I couldn't open the lock. Thank God it wasn't on my storage unit or I would have had to pay someone to cut the lock. I mean, what is the point of having a lock that has an expiration date on when the combination suddenly stops working. It's supposed to work forever - right? Apparently not. I'll get a proper lock with a key. What a pain in the arse.

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.

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.

Great durability and perfect size for what we needed. We used these to lock up our linen closet and attic at our air b&b and they are perfect functionally for what we need.

I had this for barely a month and I couldn’t get it to unlock. I had to break it open to open my gate to my backyard.

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.

I purchased the Master Lock Fortress 627D and it stopped opening after just one month of use. When I contacted Master Lock, they informed me this model has been discontinued and is no longer in production. To their credit, Master Lock’s customer service was responsive and helpful. They agreed to send a replacement lock after I provided a photo of the defective unit. They recommended cutting the lock off to remove it. While I appreciate Master Lock standing behind their product with good customer service, it’s disappointing that this lock failed so quickly. If you’re considering this product, be aware it’s discontinued, which may affect long-term support and availability.

This lock came as expected. It's easy enough to handle, set the combination, and lock/unlock. As far as setting your own 4 digit combination, it seems pretty secure but probably not as secure as a twisting dial lock. So far, I've been pleased.

Bien calidad/precio. Seguridad.

Wasn’t terribly impressed when I received it, feels cheap. The “hoop” only goes into the lock body by a fraction of an inch, didn’t feel terribly secure, but you get what you pay for. After about 6 weeks of use on a locker at work, would no longer open despite the correct combination being put in. Had several coworkers also try; spun all 4 wheels back and forth in both directions in hopes of “resetting” it before putting the correct combination back in, to no avail. Eventually had to cut it off, now going to replace with a brand name option.

Excellent little lock. The combination can be easily set and locked. I have not accidentally changed the combination, but if you fiddle with the lock without paying attention to what your doing, you may.

Good and solid locks. Purchased 6 as we were travelling, Had to return as the locks are larger for the bags - lock would not pass through the bags,