Safes - Digital vs Key vs Mechanical Combo

[brett1868]

Is there any reason you guys prefer a key over a tumbler lock?

Keys are faster / easier, also the cost of a quality rotary combination lock isn't worth the expense involved for many manufacturers.

[Bourt]

And as an FYI...when they advertise "30 Gun Capacity" they really mean 15 Bit like fuel economy figures quoted by car makers...it may be possible, just not in the real world

30 capacity*

*As installed by the world tetris champion.

[sandgroperbill]

I use only key safes. Reliable, no batteries to worry about, safer and quicker and more common than tumblers.

And yes, i always halve the capacity. My 18 gun will comfortably hold ten.

[adam]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I guess it's like tents then. 3 man tent - yeah right!

Keys seem to make the most sense then. I like the idea of combos because there's no keys to consider, loose, etc - but in the end I can appreciate the views being put forward. Thank you!

[pajamatime]

My safe requires 1 dial combination and 2 different keys altogether to open it and I modified it with a alarm system that goes off shortly after the door is opened unless deactivated with a remote upon entry.

[Wobble]

My safe requires 1 dial combination and 2 different keys altogether to open it and I modified it with a alarm system that goes off shortly after the door is opened unless deactivated with a remote upon entry.

How many firearms you storing?

(if you don't mind me asking)

[pajamatime]

My safe requires 1 dial combination and 2 different keys altogether to open it and I modified it with a alarm system that goes off shortly after the door is opened unless deactivated with a remote upon entry.

How many firearms you storing?

(if you don't mind me asking)

I don't want to come across as being rude but for security reasons I don't usually tell people too much info unless I know them.

[bluerob]

The capacity rating that's been mentioned a few times here is a real PITA, as I recently discovered with 2 x rifles fitted with GRS stocks and scopes. I can get 3 into a 10 designated safe and just enough room for the dehumidifier. Now I need another 10 gun safe to hold 3 rifles I'm thinking of.

I could've gone for a huge safe, but, mine are hidden from sight and I'd like to keep it that way.

[Wobble]

I don't want to come across as being rude but for security reasons I don't usually tell people too much info unless I know them.

No offence taken, mate. I completely understand.

Was just curious what you were storing to feel the need for such a heavy setup.