Gun safes, mechanical or electronic lock?

[BCC]

I've got an electronic lock on my main safe. My bedroom HD gun box has a biometric lock on it (with a key backup).

Both are fast and very convenient to use. Neither has ever failed. I can't imagine both going bad at the same time. So in my case it's not a risk situation, but rather a balancing of daily convenience of use, vs the inconvenience if and when there is a failure.

Convenience wins.

 

[mongo4567]

I use electronic for quick access and mechanical for longer term storage.

 

[4v50 Gary]

Mechanical. Electronics fail. Mechanical can work for decades.

 

[inSight-NEO]

Electronic lock with manual override...no worries.

 

[FiveFiveSixFan]

Mechanical for storage safe. Electronic for HD.

 

[CCWB]

mechanical

 

[Lightninstrike]

Biometric with mechanical backup in case of power failure or battery death.