Which kinds might you like better than the other? I need one for a revolver and another for 9MM. Already have a gun safe, takes a long time to open.... http://www.homedepot.com/SpecialBuy...eting-_-affiliate-_-featured-_-img_1bc-_-alp&
I am looking for a digital rapid safe that doesn't forget my key code of the battery goes dead and presents the gun to me.
If you have a decent quality safe, retrofit the lock system to a digital dial. You are into it in seconds. Also, you can have a good quality dial like you may have, set to open in 1 or 2 numbers instead of 3. Post a pic of the dial and I can offer more assistance.
YES, I just went to snap another pic, but that will take awhile to send another one again. It says S&G on the brass on the top. Printed on the black door underneath is says "made in the USA"
No more pics needed. The S&G dial is the industry standard. You can make that dial open with 1, 2 or 3 numbers. I had mine set to one number for quick access. That is not the most secure method though. You can get a good quality electronic dial made by the same company for 150-175. It would bolt right into place. It is not rocket science, but there are pitfalls to avoid. Pitfalls that can cause lockout. I could get you one of those dials and help to whatever level is possible via the net, if you wanted to convert to electronic. To change the rotating dial, it takes a special tool I could get that for you as well, or find one online you could by. Either way, that looks to be a good safe and worth any effort you make.
Question for you? He keeps rifles and shotguns and other valuables in there. He keeps a pistol and revolver in the house for quick access if ever needed. Is it possible for a child safe thing for those two last guns (we have a lil one) for fathers day?
If the big safe is not in an area that would be considered accessible for quick access, then you should consider a smaller container to keep in the bedroom, for instance. I don't know about the quality of what is pictured, but for that kind of investment, I wouldn't have high expectations. I have seen the version TSC carries, and it looked ok. Two things to consider; 1- how often will it be opened? The more often, the better the quality should be. 2- Can it be bolted to something? A small container is too easy to carry off by either a thief or an inquisitive child. You should plan to screw it down to a floor or rearward to the wall. Maybe move the big safe into the bedroom? Also, that big safe should be bolted down for safety and security. Open the door to 90 degrees and put some pressure downward on the door and see what happens. You wouldn't want that 400-600 lb safe coming over onto anybody.
I don't have any long arms, only pistols, so I don't have any tall safes. I have two box type safes that are in two locations, one in the basement and one in our bedroom. Both have electronic locks, don't remember the brand names off the top of my head. I also have a small BAC electronic lock safe under the seat in my truck, for times I cannot carry somewhere I'm going.
If access time is what you are after, you want a biometric safe that only needs a quick fingerprint scan for access. They also allow for access in the dark which has its own benefits if somebody is in your home and you don't want to hit the lights to get your gun. There are tons of em out there. I don't know the good vs bad of them honestly. Buy quality...safes aren't items that you worry about saving $ on.
I looked into this last year when I got married and suddenly had a 5 year old step daughter in the house and wasn't comfortable keeping a loaded gun in the nightstand drawer. Most of the quality biometric and push button combination locks are around $150+. The quality of anything less than that seemed questionable, and even the expensive ones had occasional issues. I decided to go with a mechanical lock, so then there's never a worry about batteries going bad or an electronic malfunction. It's pricey at $195, but I'm confident it'll last for the rest of my life. http://www.gunsafesamerica.com/fort-knox-personal-pistol-box-free-shipping/
wildwest ^ this is a good suggestion. I wasn't aware they made non electronic push button quick access safes. Anytime you can avoid electronics on a lock, do it.
Electronics definitely have weak spots. Simple static electric causes big issues on some. Biometrics are a great theory, and work most of the time, but even the good ones have issues. I put on onto a safe for a client. The lock/reader alone retailed near 900 dollars. One of the users has continuous issues with recognition. Just a fresh application of hand cream can cause a bad read. Personally, I am confident with the S&G electronic keypads. I put many of them in the field with only a few failures. Most problems result from non-use, or dead batteries.
Myway has the experience it seems. When seconds matter, you dont want problems. All I can add is that I second the s&g locks....mines a combo.
Simplex lock style safes are great for the needed application of the OP. 2000 plus combinations, no batteries to go dead, and can be opened in the dark all by feel.
