Broken Lock on Gun Safe?

[NYC2SoCal]

Haven't been here for a while.. Actually, haven't gone shooting in years! Was planning to get back into it, so I decided to check the little DAC safe that I had my ammo and magazines in.. Its an "older" version of this one: http://dactec.com/index.php?page=sho...mart&Itemid=60

Years ago (probably 5 or so), the batteries in the electronic lock leaked.. I still had the tube key as backup.. Well, I just tried the tube key, and it just spun around and around.. The bolts didn't disengage..

Luckily, I didn't bolt the safe down, so I figured I have 2 options, 1) take it into a locksmith or 2) try to drill the lock out.. #2 is probably a lot cheaper, and was wondering if anyone has experience with this? Can I just drill it out and try to disengage the bolts? Or should I just bring it into the locksmith?

[stevie]

Bring a saw to the body of the safe since it has thinner steel. Since the electronics are gone, safe sounds like its ruined.

[NYC2SoCal]

Thanks Stevie! Hmm.. I've never had to cut through steel before with a saw.. Let me do some research on what I need.. thanks!

Oh, and I agree the safe is no longer worth a repair..

[Fjold]

Since you have ammunition in it do not use a power saw. Look up "hacksaw"

[NYC2SoCal]

Thanks Frank! I was just checking the internet, and actually saw a guy cutting open one of those sentry fire safes with a circular saw (was thinking of that route).. Hacksaw might take some time... But then I'm in no real rush..

I haven't gone shooting in 5-6 years, and recently checked out ammo prices.. yikes!

Thanks for your suggestion!

[NYC2SoCal]

Wow, the hacksaw is doing the trick quite nicely.. Yes, it's taking a while, but it's a lot easier than I thought!

[Ubermcoupe]

If its not worth repairing a 4’+ heavy duty Pry Bar will pop that door open in a heartbeat.

Just wedge the safe against a solid wall, get the tip between the door and let physics take care of the rest.

[xibunkrlilkidsx]

drilling the lock wont do anything since it is already spinning it obviously isnt engaging the lock so it is fubar.

destruction of the safe is the easiest solution.

[LovingTheYear1911]

Once you destroy it, get a manual lock.

[NYC2SoCal]

So instead of cutting it all the way around, I just cut out a corner and removed the ammo box by box. I had 1500 rounds of ammo, 6 magazines, and an assortment of other things I forgot about.. Thanks for the help!