Hey there Dragonwalker!
I never heard of a Kryptonite Lock that rattled, before!
OTOH- If a thief really wants your bike, Walmart versus LBS, won't really matter that much!
If it's a Kyrtonite, just buy it! Especially, if their locking mechanism looks the same...
- Slim
PS.
I would want to open/reopen a few times before the final purchase...Or maybe just do it in the store before you exit!