jj2am44
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What kind of lock do you have on your safe-or safe? Why?
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POLL-WHAT KIND OF SAFE LOCK?
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zzzippper
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Dial with a key in the center to lock the dial. When I was shopping for a safe every electronic keypad was hanging by it's wires. They might be perfectly good but they looked cheap and insecure.
Going on 11 years and untold unlockings with the Sargent & Greenleaf electronic lock on my Fort Knox.
Before that I had a couple safes with standard combo locks.
I see some companies/s now have a duel lock that is both combo and electronic when and if that gets available as a refit I will have it done!
At least for now it’s easy to change/set your electronic lock yourself. In the past I had to have a BONDED locksmith change the regular combo lock.
Before that I had a couple safes with standard combo locks.
I see some companies/s now have a duel lock that is both combo and electronic when and if that gets available as a refit I will have it done!
At least for now it’s easy to change/set your electronic lock yourself. In the past I had to have a BONDED locksmith change the regular combo lock.
Double-O-Dave
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I've got an S&G (Sargent & Greenleaf) brand electronic lock on my Cannon Gun Safe. Why? It's what was installed on the safe when I bought it.
Regards,
Dave
Regards,
Dave
Waiting for Kanewpaddle........................
Hunter8282
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I don't have a safe yet, but when I do, I'd like a combo dial/electronic.
Bkreutz
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Electronic because I have trouble seeing the lines on a conventional lock dial. I've heard all the pro's and con's but I change the battery every year and take my chances
Murphy's Law
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I like my 6 digit electronic Cannon safe. Buttons light up nicely and as above, I change out the 9v yearly. What's also important to me is the weight(350 lbs) and not easily rolled out to a waiting vehicle nor easily broken into.
Evil Dog
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Dial..... because that is what was on the safe when I bought it.
Straightshooter2
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When I bought the safe I had a choice of locks so I have a dial lock simply because that's what I prefer. No reason behind it other than that.
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BobC357
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Dial with key lock for dial -- have you ever seen an electronic one after a fire? It will never open again. Dial will withstand heat. Also, I've seen keypads where just 4 numbers are very dirty/worn so it is obvious which buttons are needed to open the safe.
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Same lock & safe here - no problems in over 2 years - haven't even changed the battery yet.
Only thing is I wish that I bought a bigger safe…I know, I know
Mine has a S&G dial lock, never a problem. I'll take the surety of the dial, over the convenience of the electronic lock.
I know a lot of folks have no problems with the electronic locks, and are fans of that technology, but I do know of some folks that have had issues. YMMV
I know a lot of folks have no problems with the electronic locks, and are fans of that technology, but I do know of some folks that have had issues. YMMV
By choice, a standard S&G combination with key lock. Less 'convenient', yes, but less to go wrong in my opinion.
Mine has six so them makes more dirty numbers to look at.
I thought of that trick( finger print dusting) years ago and I make a point of touching the other numbers also so they all are indistinguishable from each other. Only takes seconds and should make some people sleep easier at nightGood point on the fire never thought of that.
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I have had a Browning with an S&G dial for 24 years... and a Fort Knox with an S&G electronic for 10 years.
If an EMP occurred... I know the electronic may get fried... but for convenience, it is WAY ahead of the dial.
If an EMP occurred... I know the electronic may get fried... but for convenience, it is WAY ahead of the dial.
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Mine has six so them makes more dirty numbers to look at.
Good point on the fire never thought of that.
Heard today that there is a new problem with "PIN" numbers on ATM machines... infrared sensors can determine the pattern of the previous user... and all a fella has to do is try different variations of that pattern til it clicks.
FishingPilot
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Mine has six so them makes more dirty numbers to look at.
Good point on the fire never thought of that.
Now we have electronic scramble pads for building entry. Insert your PIV card, enter your pin (and in some locations place primary finger on the finger print reader). The buttons change numbers every use. So the first number may be 1 for you and 9 for the next person. Supposed to be totally random. That would be a good lock to have on a safe, or home for that matter.
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