question reguarding S&G GUNSAFE locks

[abicanic]

Hello. I have been a long time reader here and just wanted to take a moment to query you guys.

I recently purchased a cannon patriot gun safe with an S&G lock. in the showroom, there were safes with different locks. when i got this one home, i was a little perplexed.

this lock is SUPER touchy. you have to enter the six digits JUST PERFECT, in perfect order, pause for a split second and then hit the pound sign. If i dont enter the code in like ive practiced, the safe doesnt open. infact, even entering the right code more then a couple times and it seems to lock up, sometimes for hours.

this can be a bit irritating. I am concerned i am going to need to get to my guns quickly one day and be locked out due to hasty button pushing.

i am curious if anyone else out there has had this experience.. and if anyone can reccomend anything to me to fix this problem. wouldnt be opposed to switching locks, etc. or is there a chance this one could be deffective?? had to wait around for 30 minutes yesterday just to get some cash out its worse then the atm. please advise. thanks!

 

[feedthehogs]

Depending on the model of the electronic lock, it can have a time delay feature built in that's adjustable if the wrong combination is put in.

While not a lock smith, I've talked to many in our club with electronic locks. Many of the younger folks who are wiz's on texting and the computer keyboards have trouble because they are trying to input the combination too fast. Slow down and try that making sure you feel the touch pad each time.

If you are taking your time and pressing the pad right, contact the seller you could have a bad lock.

Find out the model of the lock and go to S&G web site and down load the manual and look at how to change the delay.

 

[Flame Red]

All the S&G I have had beep every time you hit a key. I don't "speed dial" and maybe that is what you are doing? I am guessing I hit one key each second. Once it beeps I go on to the next.

I think that all the S&G's will lock up for several minutes if you enter the wrong combo three times in a row. Not hours though.