Awesome lock. Received Friday and had this installed in 20 minutes. Great customer service helped me pick the proper one that would fit my application. Definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to upgrade.
Great video! Thanks for explaining the mechanisms in the lock. I have a keypad that won’t stop beeping after changing the 9V battery (multiple times), so I might be looking to go mechanical or upgrading the keypad with biometric.
Absolutely great! Thank you. But I just went the opposite way- electronic to mechanical because one of the push pads behind a number in the combination died so I couldn’t get into the safe. Now I don’t worry about dead electronics.
Thanks for watching! I get it, everyone has a different opinion of which lock. Today’s keypads have a lot of great R&D making them better. However, I can appreciate just going mechanical, it’s what I have on mine.
@@soh100 You nailed it, great question. Most high end keypads (everything we carry, I believe) actually has an EMP rating. It’s up to Mil-Spec and additionally covers solar flares. Now, is this a 100% guarantee…doubtful. Did they all do fine in solar flare in late Feb 2024 in Texas / across the country….yes.
Hey really like your video. Do you make house calls? Do you have a video on why my safe wont lock and how to fix it? Thinking of switching FROM electronic to regular. Thx
@@LRangepro Thansk for watching! We absolutely make house calls…..in Dallas/Ft Worth, TX. Hahaha. Electronic lock won’t lock can be tricky. Good news is you’re not locked out. What brand is the keypad, any letters/initials/names?
Bought a used Liberty Franklin. Previous owner lost the key, but combination dial is open and working. Is the key required to replace the mechanical lock with an electronic lock? Going with a Liberty SecuRam ProLogic
Excellent video! ??? Can I change the Securam ELock on the Liberty Premium 17 to the newer Securam prologic or scanlogic smart safe lock with bluetooth/wifi and remote monitoring? From what I can tell the Securam lock that comes with it is the non smart lock type. Is it possible to have it done before it ships out or have someone change it while on site?
@@unitymind Thansk for watching! You can absolutely swap it out to a SmartLock. If you need help with install/programming a locksmith or authorized dealer can assist on site.
@@A1LocksmithofTexas I wish you were available in my area. I'm up in Minnesota so I will have to go to a local Liberty shop to buy and have it delivered out. The lock swap would be nice to just have it done before it even gets delivered. It's not a cheap lock swap and I guess I would have to sell the one that came with it. I've watched hours of you videos and I can't thank you enough for all the work that goes into them!
@ That is a bit far from us, haha. Again, we appreciate the kind words and views, it means what we’re doing is worth it. Subscribing and sharing videos is a huge help to us, if you haven’t.
Best part of this video to me was just your overall attitude. Made it fun to watch. That being said, I have a Champion Collector Series. I took the inside cover off ( no screws. Cover just lifts out ). Looks pretty much the same as the Liberty that you did. I'm assuming that it is?? Thanks for this video. I live in the middle of BFE in NV so this will definitely be a do it myself thing. Thanks for posting this !!
We appreciate you watching and your feedback! Yeah, I absolutely almost said “if you have a Champion the door panel will lift up and out” hahaha. I try to squeeze as much knowledge into these as possible, but still keep the audience engaged. However, the Mad Scientist (the genius filming & editing) reminds the comment section is where I can elaborate, so here we are! Anyway, yes, this is your guide for your Champion safe. Other than the door panel it should be pretty much the same, but feel free to let us know if you have any questions. Thanks again for watching!
This is a great question. And hopefully more people see this. Most any lock on the market has a manufacturer reset code. This is removal in many locks. For example the Securam TopLit and Securam BackLit and ProLogic you buy from us you can set that reset code (aka super code) yourself. There’s a user code, the one you use everyday to open your safe and super code which is a backup, you set both when we mail the lock. If you already have a TopLit or BackLit lock on your safe we have a video that shows you how to reset the super code yourself.
Thank you for this video…I had a quote from a local locksmith that was ridiculous and it took me maybe 10 minutes max to make this change. Just followed your vid….
@@AndrewTa530 They rewritten all their policies in the subject, I recommend every customer read it. But you can go on their website and have them delete your information. Depending on the lock you have you can rest your lock to factory default. You can order a new lock, link in the description. You can simply peel the serial number off your safe. Several easy options.
Man, I’m thinking about it. It’s quite a bit more involved and takes the user being a bit more mechanically inclined. I’ve personally had to fix lots of customers mistakes trying to install or set their own combination. For those reasons I’m hesitant, I’d hate it if someone made a mistake and were stuck with their safe open. You know? But you’d be interested in that video?
My question is using a mechanical lock and changing it over to electronic and you were to have a fire in your home and the electronic lock was burnt. How would you get into the safe. At least at least with the mechanical you would still have the dial that would be functional to where you can get in it.
@@fredwhull Great question. Really depends on variables, let’s cover them. Many of today’s most notable safe manufacturers offer Lifetime Warranty against Fire/Burglar damages which basically means they’ll cover the opening of a safe afterwards and most all notable companies will also replace the safe too. Keypads will absolutely melt a lot of import parts if hit by fire and to be fair a lot of times the same amount of fire will damage the mechanical dial as well. Fire can warp the dial itself, so it doesn’t spin well, if hot enough it can melt it and at any point fire can remove the chrome plating who makes the numbers hard to read.
Very through easy to follow video. Great Job and thank you for all of your efforts making this! Question for you- What stops someone from removing the digital face and adding 9volts across the combination of 4 wires(might take a little bit to figure out), is it possible it could retract the solenoid for the lock? Sorry, it's the electrical engineer in me 😁. I understand if you don't want to answer in a public forum
@@firestick8075 what I found : You cannot apply power to the wires to open the lock. The open command is sent to the lock from the circuit board inside the lock.
@@vasilisvasilaros You’re in luck, we already have one. You can search our videos for : How to operate a mechanical safe lock - Step by step instructions th-cam.com/video/NPiljBkbmQw/w-d-xo.html , not sure you can try to copy and past this.
@@KalFx3 We are discussing making that video pretty soon. It’s a bit more in depth as far as compatible/non compatible features to look out for, more steps, you’ll need a Dremel tool or hacksaw as well.
@@jamestraina7313 Depending on the cam inside the door I think you have to use a square bolt style like a S&G Titan or maybe a AMSEC ESL10. I believe the new pivot bolt style locks like SecuRam BackLit or ProLogic will get hung. I know that happens with like a 2005 model and I don’t think Liberty made a change to that gear until like 2015/2018. I might have you email pictures of the inside of the door with the panel off robert@a-1locksmith.com
Perfectly done! Question though! How do i know which key pad to buy?? I was gifted RedHead safe but no keypad or dial on it. Obviously looking to put it back to use
Thanks for watching! I might need you to email pictures of the outside of door and remove the door panel to get a picture of inside of the door. That might be enough for me to tell you. Typically with RedHead safes can use the locks we linked in the description.
From what I know about Frontier Gun Safes out of Indiana, yes, if it has a mechanical dial on it this video works for you. Like I said in the video you can order the lock off our site and follow along to install. You’re welcome to email pictures of your lock beforehand to be sure , robert@a-1locksmith.com
Replaced a broken cable to an electronic keypad. Didnt extend bolts first or touch spring. Help!!! Thank u but this video's info didnt quite transfer to my manufacturer.
Great job. At 56yo my eyesight isn't what it used to be, especially at night. My safe is basically non-accessible after dark, for me anyway. Without a flashlight. Replacing the mechanical with digital is a no-brainer, for me. Because I'll buy the lock separate from the safe I have no concern of any MRC's from the safe mfg..
@@grantsdad98 Thanks, man, that’s all we wanna hear is we helped. Of course, you can purchase from us as well, link in the description and a special discount code for TH-cam viewers.
You have a mechanical lock with the small key that inserts in front of the lock? Normally, we can get you a key, depending on how old it is. Call/email me, I’m Robert, I’ll see how I can help.
You’re half right. Yes ,mechanical locks are 100% emp proof. Many of today’s top selling safe keypads ARE rated for EMP. They have what’s called a RS105 which is a Mil-STD test. It’s also rated for solar flares. The locks linked in the description all have it, I believe.
@@scottgreer1951 Recommend? Not really. Just answering the call for thousands of people who want to switch. I have a mechanical lock on my personal safe as that’s what I prefer. Customers like the convenience of a keypad which is completely understandable. Kind of like cell phones, the keypad manufacturers have come a long way. SecuRam and AMSEC both make great keypads. Can they fail? Of course, as anything can. Do so many fail that no one should ever consider buying them? Not at all. And most issues are in the keypad itself, not the lock, so you can easily replace the keypad most time in those cases. If we didn’t trust it and didn’t have thousands of customers have bought one from us then I wouldn’t push it. However, being one of the largest locksmiths in the nation we do have a lot of data behind everything we do/offer. And I appreciate that, my grandma used to always say I was special hahahaha 😂😂
I'm guessing changing from electronic to mechanical is the reverse, I'm not sure why anyone would want to change from a more reliable mechanical lock to an electronic lock that can more easily malfunction and prevent the owner from getting in his or her own safe!
@@phillhuddleston9445 Reverse is pretty much correct, there’s multiple steps to worry about I’ve seen folks get wrong. Cutting the spindle to the right length, setting the bolt direction and most mess ups come from setting the combo incorrectly by spinning one or more wheels out of proper alignment. However, we’ll probably be doing a very in depth video on this process soon. Electronic locks have come a very long way, like anything electronic. And not all keypads are created equally. Manufacturers are held to U.L.’s strict guidelines, for example it must pass a 10,000 cycle test. People love the convenience, but hey, that’s why there’s so many options out there. Something for everyone.
Yeah, to each their own. Well over 90% of the safe market chooses keypad over mechanical. And as someone who sells & works on safes manufacturers are definitely offering more reliable keypads than say 15 years ago. Mechanical locks are great though and overall have less issues, but they’re not without issues.
Robert, you’re in the wrong business. You’re a born entertainer. No script and it was entertaining as hell. I am looking to buy a safe at Costco (I know, I know, don’t say it). It’s made by Sanctuary (China) who also makes the Remington and Sports Afield gun safes. I want to do the reverse of what you did in this video, changing out the electronic lock to a Sargent & Greenleaf mechanical. I’m an old Boomer and have a thing for the old combination locks. As far as you know are the electronic lock hole patterns universal? I haven’t removed the rear panel yet and looked inside but if you tell me the Sargent & Greenleaf 6730-100 is compatible I will buy the safe. I only have a couple guns and don’t need a pricey Rolls Royce Liberty safe.
@@Nobody4rpresident You’re entirely too kind, but thank you. We (the Mad Scientist filming & editing) and myself figured if we want people flying watch we need to be real on camera. Hahaha, I’m a goofy gorilla🤷🏼♂️. I’ve not worked on or done a lot with the China Remington safes. However, there is 1 simple rule of thumb, if it comes with a key then you can’t swap it. I am not familiar with the lock I see on the Sanctuary safe in Costco’s website. However, I read the reviews and someone did mention “key override”, this typically cannot be retrofitted to a S&G 6730. That said, it’s a little more expensive, but perhaps a Browning BX 10 or the 14 size might consider consider. Browning's NEW 2024 Budget Gun Safes under $2000 | Browning BX Series Gun Safe Review th-cam.com/video/TweTTtlgWaY/w-d-xo.html
Why in the world would you replace a dial lock with a key pad lock? I am going over to a friends house today to see about replacing her key pad with a dial lock. The electronics have failed twice on the safe. No, it's not a cheapy safe! Yes, their customer service sucks!
@@theadventuresofcletus2334 People prefer the convenience of push button, nothing wrong with that. Mechanical locks fail too. If y’all have any questions or need to order a lock let me know.
@@A1LocksmithofTexas I changed her key pad and got it working. She wants a dial lock. It is a Securam UL listed lock. What are your recommendations on a mechanical dial lock?
@@theadventuresofcletus2334 Oh ok, I’ve heard of these safes, but haven’t seen one in person yet. I would recommend a Sargent & Greenleaf mechanical lock like this one : www.a-1locksmith.com/shop-online/products/safe-accessories/locks/s-g-mechanical-lock/
@@mensaswede4028when nobody can get in the safe? Electronics do weird stuff. Mine decided to change the code on me. Been putting the same one in for 3 years. All the sudden on range day it decides to have a new code. I ended up getting in the following Monday and they were like 🤷♂️ it happenes. Also I’m pretty sure you can change the code on a mechanical safe too
That's actually a great point for anyone needing that type of function. There's even cell phone options now, open it for your people no matter where you are. Technology is always changing.
First thing you do is take your liberty safe to the scrap yard and buy a brand that does not get on their knees for the government. Then you should be good to go . If you would like I could get you a list of safe manufacturers that support the constitution.
@@David-dp1rkI won’t buy from liberty. I know what happened in that situation. The best thing to do is to just change the keypad no matter which manufacturer you bought from. Preferably a chaina made one. 😆
@@srobak Yeah, not everyone wants mechanical though. And today’s keypads, like these SecuRam ones, have been proving very reliable the last almost decade. They actually say 80% of customer issues can be solved without sending a locksmtih out. The most common of issues is a keypad failure not the lock body, so the keypad can be swapped. Have you personally had a bad experience?
@A1LocksmithofTexas Yes I have and that is precisely why I switched to a mechanical. Never have an issue with those. I don't particularly like being locked out of my safe because of a cheap piece of electronics. Thankfully I didn't need a locksmith but once I got it open the very first thing I did was a mechanical conversion.
I am in the same boat, I acquired 2 safes that are key locked in the unlocked position, no keys or combos. I bought some securam keypad locks but am wondering if I can drill out from the back, the threaded shaft, since I don't have the keys to free the dial.
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Awesome lock. Received Friday and had this installed in 20 minutes. Great customer service helped me pick the proper one that would fit my application. Definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to upgrade.
@@martingray7554 I’m so glad everything went smooth and you’re happy with it! Thanks again for watching and giving us a chance🤠🤠!
Great video! Thanks for explaining the mechanisms in the lock. I have a keypad that won’t stop beeping after changing the 9V battery (multiple times), so I might be looking to go mechanical or upgrading the keypad with biometric.
Thanks for watching. Hard to say, depending on the brand it could just be a faulty keypad. Good luck!
Absolutely great! Thank you. But I just went the opposite way- electronic to mechanical because one of the push pads behind a number in the combination died so I couldn’t get into the safe. Now I don’t worry about dead electronics.
Thanks for watching! I get it, everyone has a different opinion of which lock. Today’s keypads have a lot of great R&D making them better. However, I can appreciate just going mechanical, it’s what I have on mine.
I was thinking same thing what happens if an emp takes out your lock?
@@soh100 You nailed it, great question. Most high end keypads (everything we carry, I believe) actually has an EMP rating. It’s up to Mil-Spec and additionally covers solar flares. Now, is this a 100% guarantee…doubtful. Did they all do fine in solar flare in late Feb 2024 in Texas / across the country….yes.
Is it the same procedure for a cannon safe?
@@5over10 More than likely, but I cannot promise it, but it does work well for over 95% of everyone who orders.
Same for a browning safe?
@@stvnmllr Pretty much spot on, yeah. What model?
Its a browning Yukon gold 23.
@ If it has a S&G mechanical lock it’ll basically it’ll be identical to the video.
It does. Just looked, Awesome thank you.
@ Rock-N-Roll! Let me know if I can help.
Will this work on a older Winchester safe?
@@kensupernor8487 How old and does it have a S&G lock?
thank you
@@yalewwong Thanks for watching!
Great video
@@tonygeeque7863 Gracias, appreciate you watching 💪🏻😎
Hey really like your video. Do you make house calls? Do you have a video on why my safe wont lock and how to fix it? Thinking of switching FROM electronic to regular. Thx
@@LRangepro Thansk for watching! We absolutely make house calls…..in Dallas/Ft Worth, TX. Hahaha. Electronic lock won’t lock can be tricky. Good news is you’re not locked out. What brand is the keypad, any letters/initials/names?
Bought a used Liberty Franklin. Previous owner lost the key, but combination dial is open and working. Is the key required to replace the mechanical lock with an electronic lock? Going with a Liberty SecuRam ProLogic
@@michaelhogan5545 Not required if the dial is spinning, easy quick replacement.
Excellent video! ??? Can I change the Securam ELock on the Liberty Premium 17 to the newer Securam prologic or scanlogic smart safe lock with bluetooth/wifi and remote monitoring? From what I can tell the Securam lock that comes with it is the non smart lock type. Is it possible to have it done before it ships out or have someone change it while on site?
@@unitymind Thansk for watching! You can absolutely swap it out to a SmartLock. If you need help with install/programming a locksmith or authorized dealer can assist on site.
@@A1LocksmithofTexas I wish you were available in my area. I'm up in Minnesota so I will have to go to a local Liberty shop to buy and have it delivered out. The lock swap would be nice to just have it done before it even gets delivered. It's not a cheap lock swap and I guess I would have to sell the one that came with it. I've watched hours of you videos and I can't thank you enough for all the work that goes into them!
@ That is a bit far from us, haha. Again, we appreciate the kind words and views, it means what we’re doing is worth it. Subscribing and sharing videos is a huge help to us, if you haven’t.
Best part of this video to me was just your overall attitude. Made it fun to watch. That being said, I have a Champion Collector Series. I took the inside cover off ( no screws. Cover just lifts out ). Looks pretty much the same as the Liberty that you did. I'm assuming that it is?? Thanks for this video. I live in the middle of BFE in NV so this will definitely be a do it myself thing. Thanks for posting this !!
We appreciate you watching and your feedback! Yeah, I absolutely almost said “if you have a Champion the door panel will lift up and out” hahaha. I try to squeeze as much knowledge into these as possible, but still keep the audience engaged. However, the Mad Scientist (the genius filming & editing) reminds the comment section is where I can elaborate, so here we are! Anyway, yes, this is your guide for your Champion safe. Other than the door panel it should be pretty much the same, but feel free to let us know if you have any questions. Thanks again for watching!
Is there a back door combination on the digital lock y’all sell?
This is a great question. And hopefully more people see this. Most any lock on the market has a manufacturer reset code. This is removal in many locks. For example the Securam TopLit and Securam BackLit and ProLogic you buy from us you can set that reset code (aka super code) yourself. There’s a user code, the one you use everyday to open your safe and super code which is a backup, you set both when we mail the lock. If you already have a TopLit or BackLit lock on your safe we have a video that shows you how to reset the super code yourself.
Thank you for this video…I had a quote from a local locksmith that was ridiculous and it took me maybe 10 minutes max to make this change. Just followed your vid….
@@bigbuckeye76 Hell yeah! Nothing says thank you better than Liking & Subscribing 💪🏻😎
How do you prevent Liberty from giving your combo to the feds?
@@AndrewTa530 They rewritten all their policies in the subject, I recommend every customer read it. But you can go on their website and have them delete your information. Depending on the lock you have you can rest your lock to factory default. You can order a new lock, link in the description. You can simply peel the serial number off your safe. Several easy options.
Which lock was that which you installed (model number)? Thank you!
@@Kevin-em4lk SecuRam BackLit 💪🏻😎
How about the reverse? Going from electronic to mechanical?
Man, I’m thinking about it. It’s quite a bit more involved and takes the user being a bit more mechanically inclined. I’ve personally had to fix lots of customers mistakes trying to install or set their own combination. For those reasons I’m hesitant, I’d hate it if someone made a mistake and were stuck with their safe open. You know? But you’d be interested in that video?
Liberty or browning prosteel ?
Works the same for either. And several other brands, honestly.
My question is using a mechanical lock and changing it over to electronic and you were to have a fire in your home and the electronic lock was burnt. How would you get into the safe. At least at least with the mechanical you would still have the dial that would be functional to where you can get in it.
@@fredwhull Great question. Really depends on variables, let’s cover them. Many of today’s most notable safe manufacturers offer Lifetime Warranty against Fire/Burglar damages which basically means they’ll cover the opening of a safe afterwards and most all notable companies will also replace the safe too. Keypads will absolutely melt a lot of import parts if hit by fire and to be fair a lot of times the same amount of fire will damage the mechanical dial as well. Fire can warp the dial itself, so it doesn’t spin well, if hot enough it can melt it and at any point fire can remove the chrome plating who makes the numbers hard to read.
What brand lock was used?
Link for the lock is in the description, but it’s a SecuRam Backlit.
Very through easy to follow video. Great Job and thank you for all of your efforts making this!
Question for you- What stops someone from removing the digital face and adding 9volts across the combination of 4 wires(might take a little bit to figure out), is it possible it could retract the solenoid for the lock? Sorry, it's the electrical engineer in me 😁. I understand if you don't want to answer in a public forum
@@firestick8075 Thank you kindly for watching & saying so! I’ve genuinely never heard of this being successfully attempted. Let me see what I dig up.
@@firestick8075 what I found : You cannot apply power to the wires to open the lock. The open command is sent to the lock from the circuit board inside the lock.
@@A1LocksmithofTexas Perfect, thank you for looking in to this!
@Our pleasure!
What is happening if you lock doesn’t have the key in the front? Is it still threaded? So I assume it will unscrew in order to remove the front part.
They’re pretty much all threaded the same, yes. Keyed lock has nothing to do with it, amigo.
Thank you, can you also please make a video on how to operate a mechanical lock? My safe has one but my success rate to open it is terrible
@@vasilisvasilaros You’re in luck, we already have one. You can search our videos for : How to operate a mechanical safe lock - Step by step instructions
th-cam.com/video/NPiljBkbmQw/w-d-xo.html , not sure you can try to copy and past this.
What if the kit doesn’t have the relocker plate
@@Marvtrip Ummm, you can make one fairly easily, but you gotta get that relocker set out of the way. Do you have a relocker on the safe??
this is wild i was just looking for the complete opposite. i'd like to replace the digital with a manual
@@KalFx3 We are discussing making that video pretty soon. It’s a bit more in depth as far as compatible/non compatible features to look out for, more steps, you’ll need a Dremel tool or hacksaw as well.
success! You are a top notch youtube university professor.
@@morganrandell. Somebdo write that down, probably be the coolest thing I’ve been called on the internet! Hahaha, glad we could help
Which electric lock do you think is best for a liberty presidential safe?
@@jamestraina7313 Can you see what year the safe was manufactured? It kinda depends on the year which locks can/cannot work, honestly.
My Safe date 3rd/2010-1 model Q-25
@@jamestraina7313 Depending on the cam inside the door I think you have to use a square bolt style like a S&G Titan or maybe a AMSEC ESL10. I believe the new pivot bolt style locks like SecuRam BackLit or ProLogic will get hung. I know that happens with like a 2005 model and I don’t think Liberty made a change to that gear until like 2015/2018. I might have you email pictures of the inside of the door with the panel off robert@a-1locksmith.com
Perfectly done! Question though! How do i know which key pad to buy?? I was gifted RedHead safe but no keypad or dial on it. Obviously looking to put it back to use
Thanks for watching! I might need you to email pictures of the outside of door and remove the door panel to get a picture of inside of the door. That might be enough for me to tell you. Typically with RedHead safes can use the locks we linked in the description.
@@A1LocksmithofTexas what your email??
Will this lock work with a Frontier Gun Safe? Or do you have one that will work for a Frontier Gun Safe sir?
From what I know about Frontier Gun Safes out of Indiana, yes, if it has a mechanical dial on it this video works for you. Like I said in the video you can order the lock off our site and follow along to install. You’re welcome to email pictures of your lock beforehand to be sure , robert@a-1locksmith.com
That actually seemed a lot more simple than I pictured in my head. You might make it look... TOO easy 😂
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What is a service call in 2024 to do it for me (I am local) going to cost?
@@texpatriot8462 In DFW area prolly run ya $450 for service, parts and labor. Call and ask for Robert (me) to schedule.
Replaced a broken cable to an electronic keypad. Didnt extend bolts first or touch spring. Help!!! Thank u but this video's info didnt quite transfer to my manufacturer.
@@Handygrrl robert@a-1locksmith.com , send me pics or a short video of the issues you’re having.
Great video. I'm ready to tackle this job. Will any of the 4 listed in the description work with a Browning Prosteel safe?
Awesome, man! Yessir all of the above will work. Let me know if you have issues or how it goes.
And the Mad Scientist and I have videos on how to change your combo on them, too.
Thank You! My manual lock is dead, but the door is open! Time for an upgrade.
So glad this helps! Remember we sell these locks & the link to order them is in the description.
Great job. At 56yo my eyesight isn't what it used to be, especially at night. My safe is basically non-accessible after dark, for me anyway. Without a flashlight. Replacing the mechanical with digital is a no-brainer, for me. Because I'll buy the lock separate from the safe I have no concern of any MRC's from the safe mfg..
@@grantsdad98 Thanks, man, that’s all we wanna hear is we helped. Of course, you can purchase from us as well, link in the description and a special discount code for TH-cam viewers.
Where are you located
@@jameshartman6724 We’re a Dallas, TX based company with 9 walk in stores. The videos are mostly shot in Carrollton, TX. Are you local to us?
If I want to keep my original key Lock but lost key safe is open how can I replace key
You have a mechanical lock with the small key that inserts in front of the lock? Normally, we can get you a key, depending on how old it is. Call/email me, I’m Robert, I’ll see how I can help.
Uh, problem: isn’t the mechanical lock EMP proof? Not so the electronic version.
You’re half right. Yes ,mechanical locks are 100% emp proof. Many of today’s top selling safe keypads ARE rated for EMP. They have what’s called a RS105 which is a Mil-STD test. It’s also rated for solar flares. The locks linked in the description all have it, I believe.
Well well, a locksmith recommending a downgrade on a safe lock. We usually upgrade people's locks but you are some kind of special!!!
@@scottgreer1951 Recommend? Not really. Just answering the call for thousands of people who want to switch. I have a mechanical lock on my personal safe as that’s what I prefer. Customers like the convenience of a keypad which is completely understandable. Kind of like cell phones, the keypad manufacturers have come a long way. SecuRam and AMSEC both make great keypads. Can they fail? Of course, as anything can. Do so many fail that no one should ever consider buying them? Not at all. And most issues are in the keypad itself, not the lock, so you can easily replace the keypad most time in those cases. If we didn’t trust it and didn’t have thousands of customers have bought one from us then I wouldn’t push it. However, being one of the largest locksmiths in the nation we do have a lot of data behind everything we do/offer. And I appreciate that, my grandma used to always say I was special hahahaha 😂😂
I'm guessing changing from electronic to mechanical is the reverse, I'm not sure why anyone would want to change from a more reliable mechanical lock to an electronic lock that can more easily malfunction and prevent the owner from getting in his or her own safe!
@@phillhuddleston9445 Reverse is pretty much correct, there’s multiple steps to worry about I’ve seen folks get wrong. Cutting the spindle to the right length, setting the bolt direction and most mess ups come from setting the combo incorrectly by spinning one or more wheels out of proper alignment. However, we’ll probably be doing a very in depth video on this process soon. Electronic locks have come a very long way, like anything electronic. And not all keypads are created equally. Manufacturers are held to U.L.’s strict guidelines, for example it must pass a 10,000 cycle test. People love the convenience, but hey, that’s why there’s so many options out there. Something for everyone.
Do not put an electrical one on your safe mechanical will always work. You don't need any power.
Yeah, to each their own. Well over 90% of the safe market chooses keypad over mechanical. And as someone who sells & works on safes manufacturers are definitely offering more reliable keypads than say 15 years ago. Mechanical locks are great though and overall have less issues, but they’re not without issues.
Robert, you’re in the wrong business. You’re a born entertainer. No script and it was entertaining as hell.
I am looking to buy a safe at Costco (I know, I know, don’t say it). It’s made by Sanctuary (China) who also makes the Remington and Sports Afield gun safes. I want to do the reverse of what you did in this video, changing out the electronic lock to a Sargent & Greenleaf mechanical. I’m an old Boomer and have a thing for the old combination locks. As far as you know are the electronic lock hole patterns universal? I haven’t removed the rear panel yet and looked inside but if you tell me the Sargent & Greenleaf 6730-100 is compatible I will buy the safe.
I only have a couple guns and don’t need a pricey Rolls Royce Liberty safe.
@@Nobody4rpresident You’re entirely too kind, but thank you. We (the Mad Scientist filming & editing) and myself figured if we want people flying watch we need to be real on camera. Hahaha, I’m a goofy gorilla🤷🏼♂️. I’ve not worked on or done a lot with the China Remington safes. However, there is 1 simple rule of thumb, if it comes with a key then you can’t swap it. I am not familiar with the lock I see on the Sanctuary safe in Costco’s website. However, I read the reviews and someone did mention “key override”, this typically cannot be retrofitted to a S&G 6730. That said, it’s a little more expensive, but perhaps a Browning BX 10 or the 14 size might consider consider. Browning's NEW 2024 Budget Gun Safes under $2000 | Browning BX Series Gun Safe Review
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Why in the world would you replace a dial lock with a key pad lock? I am going over to a friends house today to see about replacing her key pad with a dial lock. The electronics have failed twice on the safe. No, it's not a cheapy safe! Yes, their customer service sucks!
@@theadventuresofcletus2334 People prefer the convenience of push button, nothing wrong with that. Mechanical locks fail too. If y’all have any questions or need to order a lock let me know.
@@A1LocksmithofTexas I changed her key pad and got it working. She wants a dial lock. It is a Securam UL listed lock. What are your recommendations on a mechanical dial lock?
It is an Old Glory safe by the way.
@@theadventuresofcletus2334 Oh ok, I’ve heard of these safes, but haven’t seen one in person yet. I would recommend a Sargent & Greenleaf mechanical lock like this one : www.a-1locksmith.com/shop-online/products/safe-accessories/locks/s-g-mechanical-lock/
Don’t downgrade your safe by doing this. Mechanical is superior.
I fell for the digital thing when I bought my safe and now I am currently locked out of my safe
It really depends if multiple people need to access the safe, and if there is turnover of those people, thus necessitating multiple changeable codes.
@@mensaswede4028when nobody can get in the safe? Electronics do weird stuff. Mine decided to change the code on me. Been putting the same one in for 3 years. All the sudden on range day it decides to have a new code. I ended up getting in the following Monday and they were like 🤷♂️ it happenes. Also I’m pretty sure you can change the code on a mechanical safe too
I'm sorry to hear that. What happened and what brand of lock/safe are we talking about?
That's actually a great point for anyone needing that type of function. There's even cell phone options now, open it for your people no matter where you are. Technology is always changing.
First thing you do is take your liberty safe to the scrap yard and buy a brand that does not get on their knees for the government. Then you should be good to go . If you would like I could get you a list of safe manufacturers that support the constitution.
Thanks for watching, David.
Your welcome
@@David-dp1rkI won’t buy from liberty. I know what happened in that situation. The best thing to do is to just change the keypad no matter which manufacturer you bought from. Preferably a chaina made one. 😆
While I agree that Liberty acted badly, the problem is the lock companies, i;e. S&G and Securam.
This is exactly the opposite of what you want to do. The Elocks are crap. Stick with a good, mechanical lock.
@@srobak Yeah, not everyone wants mechanical though. And today’s keypads, like these SecuRam ones, have been proving very reliable the last almost decade. They actually say 80% of customer issues can be solved without sending a locksmtih out. The most common of issues is a keypad failure not the lock body, so the keypad can be swapped. Have you personally had a bad experience?
@A1LocksmithofTexas Yes I have and that is precisely why I switched to a mechanical. Never have an issue with those. I don't particularly like being locked out of my safe because of a cheap piece of electronics. Thankfully I didn't need a locksmith but once I got it open the very first thing I did was a mechanical conversion.
@ I can appreciate that, being a locksmith I see pros and cons of both.
I have a question what happens if you've lost the key to the gun safe is it still possible to change the lock
As long as the dial still spins, yes. If not you’ll to get the lock picked over because it has to spin to come apart, lefty loosey righty tighty.
I am in the same boat, I acquired 2 safes that are key locked in the unlocked position, no keys or combos. I bought some securam keypad locks but am wondering if I can drill out from the back, the threaded shaft, since I don't have the keys to free the dial.