Safe lock warranty?

[flyrobb]

Just picked up a Safe Guard model 22 safe with a S&G mechanical lock which comes with a manufacturer's 5 yr. warranty. The safe company offers a couple extended warranty options and wondered if you think it's worth the money. 10yr:$49, 15yr:$69, lifetime:$99.

Covered: all adjustments, repairs, replacement and all associated locksmith costs.

Not covered: damage caused by attempts to reset or service by unqualified personnel, excessive manipulation, neglect, abuse, or extreme impact.

Anyone have experience with mechanical locks failing. I'm not normally and extended warranty type of guy.

 

[Bob L]

I have Browning safe with the S&G lock on it but never saw anything about an extended warranty. But I have to ask is what is excessive manipulation?

 

[jsfricks]

I wouldn't think an extended warranty would be necessary for a mechanical lock. S&G makes good stuff.

 

[Muss Muggins]

I have a Browning safe with an SG mechanical lock. The safe and lock are 35-40 years old . . .

 

[CZU]

I have 2 Fort Knox safes with S&G locks. Never a problem and I can't remember if extended warranty's were offered back then. You know how it is though, nothing is made like it used to be nor does it last like it used to. Wouldn't surprise me at all if there's plastic in them now.

 

[oneounceload]

I wouldn't think an extended warranty would be necessary for a mechanical lock. S&G makes good stuff.

Most S&G stuff now is made in China.

A mechanical lock can, over time, start to "walk" on you where the number might now be off one digit on either side of the original. That can get frustrating when it happens. I would still take a mechanical over a digital anyday.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

The cost is very low. Aside from the expense, what have you got to loose. You will have the safe most likely the rest of your life! Just keep track of who buys out the company! Don't keep the paperwork in the safe!

S&G may not be all it used to, but it is still better than the real junk out there. Or the good stuff is so expensive you couldn't afford the gun safe!

Ivan

 

[ace22]

But I have to ask is what is excessive manipulation?

isn't that what our mothers used to warn us about when we were kids?

 

[Kanewpadle]

In 25 years I've replaced very few S&G mechanical safe locks. But I've replaced many digital locks.

A mechanical lock will last a lifetime. If the lock does not open when it should when dialed exactly to each number have it looked at. Wheel slippage is possible when only with high use or abuse.
Do not spin the dial real fast when turning from one number to the next. Over time small brass parts inside could break.

I've worked on mechanical safe locks that were 80 years old and still working properly. The warranty is up to you and a good deal IF you need it. But by that time will the company still be in business? And the extended warranty is offered by the safe company. Not S&G.

 

[flyrobb]

In 25 years I've replaced very few S&G mechanical safe locks. But I've replaced many digital locks.

A mechanical lock will last a lifetime. If the lock does not open when it should when dialed exactly to each number have it looked at. Wheel slippage is possible when only with high use or abuse.
Do not spin the dial real fast when turning from one number to the next. Over time small brass parts inside could break.

I've worked on mechanical safe locks that were 80 years old and still working properly. The warranty is up to you and a good deal IF you need it. But by that time will the company still be in business? And the extended warranty is offered by the safe company. Not S&G.

Good advise and yours is why I went with a mechanical lock in the first place. I plan on getting a quick access pistol safe for daily use so high use for this safe probably won't be an issue. What do you think about Simplex mechanical locks for pistol safes?

You're correct about the warranty being through the safe company, not S&G. I have 30 days to decide but will probably pass on it. Out of curiosity how much would it cost to replace a mechanical lock on a safe?

 

[Kanewpadle]

Good advise and yours is why I went with a mechanical lock in the first place. I plan on getting a quick access pistol safe for daily use so high use for this safe probably won't be an issue. What do you think about Simplex mechanical locks for pistol safes?

You're correct about the warranty being through the safe company, not S&G. I have 30 days to decide but will probably pass on it. Out of curiosity how much would it cost to replace a mechanical lock on a safe?

Simplex is they way to go. I have a V Line that's still going strong after 15 years. The Gun Vaults in have quit after 4 years and 8 years respectively. The nice thing about Simplex mechanical locks is that you depress all the numbers except for the last one making it quicker to access later. Just don't forget to rest it when you leave or other have access to it.


Around here to replace a mechanical safe lock would cost around $350.00. More or less depending on the brand of lock.

 

[rkwood]

The extended warranty is not necessary. My former employer had a safe with a mechanical lock that saw daily use for over 100 years... And there was never a problem with it, despite half a dozen failed attempts to break in.

Be sure to teach others in your household not to twirl the knob on the lock, which could hasten any possible disc slippage. Even if the discs do start to slip, there are some tips available on the Internet regarding how to construct a matrix of possible combinations that put the highest probability combos first and should help to get it open in short order.

The Simplex mechanical locks for quick access pistol safes are excellent.

 

[Bob L]

In 25 years I've replaced very few S&G mechanical safe locks. But I've replaced many digital locks.

A mechanical lock will last a lifetime. If the lock does not open when it should when dialed exactly to each number have it looked at. Wheel slippage is possible when only with high use or abuse.
Do not spin the dial real fast when turning from one number to the next. Over time small brass parts inside could break.

I've worked on mechanical safe locks that were 80 years old and still working properly. The warranty is up to you and a good deal IF you need it. But by that time will the company still be in business? And the extended warranty is offered by the safe company. Not S&G.

Well, I learned something here. I have always spun my lock quickly when closing it up. Will stop doing that. Merry Christmas to all!

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[CH4]

isn't that what our mothers used to warn us about when we were kids?

Yeah, that’s why most of us now need glasses

To mitigate mechanical from walking, it’s important not to fling the dial. Just turn it slowly and you’ll have fewer problems.