Opinions on electronic gun safe locks?

[opie011]

Get a redundant lock.....'nuff said.

Funny the gripes on electronic locks. Really all the electronic locks that come on residential "safes" are very low end. Depending on what brand, both mechanical and electronic, warranties range from 1yr-2yrs.

Although I'm not in CO anymore, I can drop ship almost any lock to you guys. Problem is you'll have to install it or hire a locksmith. It really isn't that hard!!

[CS1983]

Opie - recommended safe, best bang for buck, redundant lock, $2k or under?

[rondog]

Thing is, I'm not "shopping" for a safe, I've found one that's on sale for a good price - one certain safe - and I have the cash. A Liberty Colonial 50. But it has an electronic lock on it. Not redundant.

I'm just wondering about those locks, and I do realize it could be changed out later.....

[00tec]

It'll work for now, just try to replace it once warranty is up.

[rondog]

It'll work for now, just try to replace it once warranty is up.

Always an option down the road.....

[colorider]

The mechanical lock on my liberty safe failed after 4 years. Would take 3,4,5,10 tries before it would open the damn safe. Replaced it with the Securam keypad with mechainical backup. Mucho better.

[CS1983]

What’s a good electric w/key or mechanical back up cost to swap out with a factory lock?

[00tec]

What’s a good electric w/key or mechanical back up cost to swap out with a factory lock?

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

I believe Opie had these a bit cheaper before. I would contact him and get one shipped to you over the amazon people.

[00tec]

Always an option down the road.....

For what it's worth, I am in the same boat. Need to swap mine soon.

[izzy]

On one of my safes I have the electronic lock with a key for backup. I've never had any issues with it, certainly faster to open than the one with a dial. Only issue is that I sometimes type in my ATM pin rather than the actual combination.