Electronic vs. mechanical locks

[blakdawg]

Also, the speed/ease of the electronic lock makes it easier to keep the safe locked all of the time - I use my safe (w/ electronic lock) at my office multiple times per day, because I keep my laptop in there when I'm not using it + blank checks + client property + misc valuable things, and I don't feel tempted to just leave it open because it's too tough to unlock. I have known several people who bought nice safes and then leave them unlocked, or not fully locked, because they think the dial lock is "too much trouble" and only for use if they're out of town.

[billped]

My main safe is manual, I like the comfort of the greater reliability and I don't care how long it takes to get into it.

My handgun safe is push button. Speed is important and if it ever fails, I don't mind taking a crowbar it to open it.


Bill

[shoupdawg]

Had a pistol instructor give us advice...he said that when you're up on adrenaline, you will not be able to open a mechanical lock and advised us to get push button electronic locks.

I have 2 safes, both are electronic. One, if the battery dies or it gets EMP'ed or whatever, has a key that can defeat it. The other one, I'm SOL.

If I don't have to get to it fast, or get to it in a high pressure situation, I wouldn't mind a mechanical lock.

[macey109]

I have both- prefer the touch pad. I've heard shoupdawg's comment before and agree. Make sure to change your batteries yearly!!!