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I think this phrase was used by speakers at the rally no less than 5 times.I'm stealing this.
I'm stealing this.
I think this phrase was used by speakers at the rally no less than 5 times.
I like a combination dial lock with a key to let me access the safe quickly if I'm in and out of it during the day.
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OK, so I've decided to get a another Liberty safe as I have a dealer withing 10 miles of my house, they deliver and they have great local support.
I have one each Mechanical & Dial safes currently, the bigger Mechanical safe is in my Shop with most of my weapons, the smaller dial safe is in the Master closet for quick access to my most often used guns. I like both but for some reason need a little nudge as to what direction to go with on this one...Thoughts?
Doesn't the key defeat the purpose of the dial. Picking a lock is way easier than cracking a dial, or is there more to it?I like a combination dial lock with a key to let me access the safe quickly if I'm in and out of it during the day.
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I do like the idea of the redundant lock, but have not seen any reviews. Since they are fairly new, I wonder what or if problems will crop up. The instructions for the dial are a little ridiculous:Why not have both with a Doomsday Lock
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Doesn't the key defeat the purpose of the dial. Picking a lock is way easier than cracking a dial, or is there more to it?
Doesn't the key defeat the purpose of the dial. Picking a lock is way easier than cracking a dial, or is there more to it?
^^ what that guy said.Go for the mechanical, albeit usually you will pay a premium for them over the electronic ones. it may be worth it.
I didn't read all the post so pardon me if it was covered,
BUT, Electronics locks use solenoids* to actuate the locks. A well placed strong permanent magnet on the out side of most safe's will activate the solenoid operated bolts with its magnetism.
A short search will find U tube videos to see for your self how others have done it.
* Solenoid: noun: a coil of wire around an iron core; becomes a magnet when current passes through the coil sometimes moving the core, other times moving a contact operating a switch.
Respectfully ...
How can I say this gently. Total fail. What this means is that you are setting yourself up for a total failure and at the exactly the wrong time or place. Gun safes come in many different types and flavors. Try to forget the current hype about different mass produced cheapo gun safes.
Instead try to understand what you are attempting to do and how to do it properly. Think outside the failure box. Sit down with your private independent insurance agent and learn up on what constitutes a "REAL" safe and what is not. It is easy to get swept away with current hype.
Then ... find and interview a certified and license lock smith. Pay the interview bucks. Not cheap. The licensed lock smith may, (MAY) be able to learn you up on the reality of safes. What works. What does not work. Most if not all of the current retail "gun safes" are complete garbage.
Yep. What do you have to protect? Total value. Not just the guns. Consider EVERYTHING you may store inside that space. Consider you theft insurance. Is it adequate? It might just be better to relearn what you know about home security. A somewhat steep learning curve. Just me.
Respectfully.
While I agree with this statement, I think we can also agree that "Buy once cry once' is often our best route.At then end of the day, you have to go with what you can afford, but make the most informed choice possible.