Dynasty Augusta Office/Entry Lever Lockset, ADA, Grade 2, Satin Chrome

I bought this locking handle for an interior door, and it exceeded my expectations. It feels sturdy, the finish is very attractive and modern, and installation was simple.

Installed easily if you ignore the instruction sheet which over complicates and confuse. Check the lock fits then install the outide handle key part ensure it operates correctly. Then fit the inner handle.A quick install sheet with little sketches would make the whole experience better.

Much better quality than any home door nob. It is worth it to replace some frequently used nobs with this handle. It will last forever. I got stuck at late night with a Kwikset nob and replaced with this the next day. Problem solved without need of a locksmith!After I bought another Schlage Grade 2 lock from Lowes and installation of that lock. I can say Dynasty is definitely more hardware for the same price I paid. I used Dynasty for metal doors with tight insulation since they come with the cast iron plate that can be screwed or through bolted up and down to be completely secured to the metal door with longer levers to pull it with ease.

This is a commercial (Type 2) lever lockset. As such, it's a bit heavier and larger than a typical residential lockset, but it is also more rugged than a residential lockset. I had it re-keyed to match an existing C-style keyway that we had on other doors. This lock can use a longer 6-pin cylinder and key, but I had my locksmith modify it to match the other C-style 5-pin locks and keys that we have on our building. This simply requires removing one set of pins in the cylinder and the "bible". Everything went smoothly at the locksmith's. I had tried to re-key it myself with a re-keying kit from the local home improvement store, but this turned out to be outside my capability, and I had to bring the lock cylinder and pins to my locksmith in a plastic bag. I think he smiled knowingly when I explained my trials and tribulations. $15 and a couple of hours later, I was back in business with my re-keyed lockset. Installation was fairly easy with only a long screwdriver. One other compatibility problem that I encountered was that some doors have the lockset hole drilled 2 3/8" in from the door's edge and others 2 3/4". This lock comes with the 2 3/4" latch assembly only. Fortunately, the 2 3/8" variant is available on Amazon (and probably from your locksmith as well). You can check your door by measuring with a tape measure or ruler from the door edge to the center of the lockset hole in the face of the door. The latch assembly is mechanically different from those used on strictly residential locksets.

The instructions recommended through bolts, but I did not use them as it's a low use lock. You can get a good squeeze on a steel door without them. The screws have serrations in them to prevent them from backing out, so if you detect grinding, it's probably just doing its job.Follow the instructions exactly, particulary on mounting the lock key lever. If you try to wing it, the lock won't work right. Rotate the lock clockwise 90 deg with one hand and insert the lever with the key with your other hand. Took me a couple times.The levers have some play in them, so not super high quality. It's a value lock at a value price. It won't beat the true pro brands in fit and finish, however.

My handy man told me this one is hard to install.After 3 weeks use, sometimes the push button won't pop up when use key to open.

nice heavy duty lock

I purchased two this locks in November and December 2023, now they’re defected, the workers are locked out many times. What the quality is?

all good solid construction

I ordered this for my new exterior door on my home. Nice lockset. I have a commercial lockset on my garage but I didn't install it. I decided against it for my house as I thought it was too excessive plus the difficulty. If you need a super duty lockset and have experience with these kind of locks, I would get it. It looks like very good quality.

Works pretty good for a security door. I like the way it will always stay locked or if you pop the button it unlocks.

I received this lock - shipped in the manufacturing box - no packing, no other box or bubble wrap - and when I installed the lock I received the wrong key. It would not open the lock. Very disappointing.

Vraiment satisfaite, c' est du solide