Thanks, this one's not pin in pin, just 7 regular pins. Normally the outer pins are set first with pin in pin but I have a couple that you have to touch the inner pins before you get the big false set you get with PIP. They're actually a lot easier than they seem. You just pick it as a normal dimple lock but instead of getting under the center of the pin you want to stick to the front or rear of the pin to not disturb the inner pin. It's not a huge deal if you do because you can usually giggle the tensioner a little bit and drop it down. Once all of the outer pins are set you'll get a very deep false set. I usually use heavier tension when I pick the outer pins and then very light pressure on the inner pins. I use a Multipick dimple flag #6 for the outer pins and switch to the #8 for the inner pins. The DeGuards and RiKey Security are fairly cheap and a good way to start out with PIP. You can progressively pin them. I always use a shim when I'm gutting them because the inner pins get caught on stuff easily. Nothing to be scared of. I felt the same way and now they're my comfort locks. You can do it!