Master Lock-1178 Combination Padlock, Bottom, Black/Silver

We have bought these for years. We find them easy to code & re-code. We mostly use them outdoors in a marine environment, and have had to replace one or two at that location over the years. For the most part, they are great in that element (rain/wind/salt water air), with minimal corrosion, and very rarely lock up. Indoor use, we have no issue with them, and appreciate the heft & caliber of the metal is great.

These locks are fantastic.You set your own combo and are weather resistant.They are strong and well made.They adjust easily and the instructions are easy to follow.

I purchased this lock for a Second backyard gate I didn't use. Locked it and walked away. 1 Year later, I came back to the gate and was surprised to see this amount of rust on the lock. Also, the protective Rubber door on the bottom was open. It did not stay shut. The lock still functions fine and unlocked without any issues.

The locks arrived on time, thanks to Amazon. The boxes that the individual locks were in are flimsy and the ends were not closed so the locks were free to move about. No damage was done. Given how difficult blister packs are to open, I prefer the flimsy boxes. It is real easy to set your own combination and no special key is necessary to put the lock into the reset mode. Master has another lock that does require a special key for setting the combination. I returned those locks. Some people complained that when the lock is open, the combination dials cannot be spun and this allows the combination to be read by anyone with access to the open lock. This is true. This is a function of dial type locks. I have other devices with this type of lock and I can live with it. Both sides of the shackle have the indent meaning that both sides of the shackle are secured when locked, vs. a weaker lock with an indent on only the free side of the shackle. The locks seem secure and well made.

feels heavy duty, like it has some weight to it. roller can be a little tricky but overall, I think it's a good lock. my only complaint is the little rubber cover on the bottom does not stay on very well. would buy again

Be VERY CAREFUL when you set the combination on this lock. After you set the tumbler wheels to "your combination", and BEFORE re-inserting the shackle, CHECK, CHECK, AND DOUBLE-CHECK that the tumblers have not moved. I just goofed this and now I'm out $22+ dollars for a lock I can't use. My fault, and I'm not blaming MASTER LOCK, but again, be careful. Pros: It's a MASTER lock. It's heavy-duty, well-built and I'm confident that it would have worked as well as the other MASTER lock's that I have used for years. Cons: a) English is not the first language presented on the instruction sheet and the instructions are in very, very fine print. b) The number centering on the combination wheels, IS NOT in the center of the lock. Don't know why they designed it this way, but I'm sure there's an engineer somewhere that had a reason...

High quality

Bought the 1178 as a more weather resistant lock to replace a Master 175 I'd been using. The 175 would often freeze up in the winter, necessitating a propane torch to warm it up a bit before it would unlock. So far, despite freezing rain, snow melt, etc. that would have had the 175 froze up, this one has unlocked every time, no torch, no problem.

Solid lock that has held up for 2 winters, through rain, hail and snow. No sign of rust yet.

EXCELLENT ITEM

Lo compré hace dos años, y la verdad es que han funcionado perfectamente, compré dos y ambos siguen funcionando sin problema a pesar de los calores intensos y temporadas de lluvias, mantienen perfecto estado.

Se ve de buena calidad, ya lo empezamos a usar y está excelente, eso sí, no le entiendo porqué tiene una cosa de plástico abajo si se cae a la primera, no entiendo cual es la función o el deber ser.

Using this on a storage locker. No problems so far. The rain cover seems a little flimsy but still intact after 6 months. But the lock itself is very sturdy.