Gun Safe Locks

[Platinum]

Considering the purchase of a new gun safe. I see locks that are mechanical and electrical. Concerned that the electrical could one day develop a problem (doesn't anything electrical eventually)? Mechanical locks have been around a long, long time and seem fool proof. Right now I am leaning towards the mechanical - hand spin dial Any input or experience here with either type? Any reason I should go electric...most everything I see is set up with electric now.

 

[BrokenBackJack]

I have seen too many of my friends have trouble with their electronic locks. I have always had the old reliable turn dial and though they are slower to get into them you will always get into them ( if you don't forget the combination ).
I think you can order a safe with either locks or so it used to be.

 

[Bed Wetter]

I'm only guessing here but it seems that electric locks have become so prolific because people like the ease and convenience and electronics are cheaper to produce. I have a dial on my safe and if I upgrade to something bigger it will also have a dial. Electronic locks seem like a screen door on a submarine.

 

[2400]

I have 3 safes two have mechanical locks and one has an electronic lock. One of the safes with a mechanical lock was made in 1899 and is still working fine the electronic one from about 2009 has been replaced once so far.

If it was me I'd stick with a mechanical lock.

 

[Platinum]

Thanks for the responses.....You've convinced me! I'm going to stick with the mechanical. I was leaning that way but your replies seal the deal.

 

[RustyTackleBox]

there was even a debate? mechanical is the only way to go

 

[johnr]

I like pushing buttons, its neat.
But I have the dial on my safe

 

[Jigaman]

dial here too but it is a pain in the ass. reliable though