Opinions on electronic gun safe locks?

[thebolt]

I've spoken to a couple different stores which specialize in gun safes. They strongly suggest the mechanical dial rather than an electronic lock. Colorado Safe Outlet moved my safe recently and said I should never have a problem with my mechanical and I made a wise choice. The electronics are nice and easy but I had a friend with an electronic lock safe which died and he was he was going he was not happy.

Good luck in your search and decision.

[asystejs]

I really like the dual/redundant lock on my Fort Knox safe.

Electronic keypad for quick access.
Mechanical dial for backup should the electronic keypad ever fail.

A lithium 9v in the electronic lock lasts multiple years and takes all of 30 seconds to change.

[00tec]

Have your cake and eat it too...


https://www.amazon.com/SecuRam-SafeL.../dp/B0791VK444

[ray1970]

Don't count on being able to open a mechanical lock with any speed in an emergency.

Why would anyone store safety related equipment where they couldn?t get to it quickly?

If you suddenly realize you need something from your safe in a big hurry then maybe that item shouldn?t have been locked up in the safe to begin with.

Just saying.

[Irving]

I agree, but it should still be said.

[spqrzilla]

My recollection was that the electronic locks have short warranties.

[SouthPaw]

No issues with either of mine. Easy to change the combo too.

[ray1970]

Hmm. This made me look into some of the electronic locks. I kind of dig the ones without a keypad that work through Bluetooth with your phone.

[3beansalad]

I had concerns when I was shopping for my safe so I chose one with redundant locking mechanisms. I'm glad I did. If the electronic dies for any reason I can still get in. Most people have zero issues with electronic mechanisms though.

Maybe I'm a little paranoid.

[whitewalrus]

Love the electronic, never looked back. Easier for me to get into, so it means I don't leave things laying out as often as when I had the old dial. One of the redundant ones would be nice if you want a backup.