Its not the same, different model numbers. Its just has safari written on it, paint doesn't look as nice. I almost bit on it but will pu TS one in AM. They have 12 months no interest, as well.Same safe at academy for $599
Hold out for a safe with a dial type lock. The electronic locks are notorious for failing. Generally it's the solenoid that fails. Next thing you know you're paying a locksmith a couple hundred dollars to drill a hole in your safe, install another couple hundred dollars worth of dial lock parts, and leave you with a functioning dial lock safe with an ugly hole in it.
This doesn't happen to everyone, but I've heard the story enough times that I refuse to own an electronic lock.
If you have an electronic lock, heed the warning signs that it's about to fail. If the solenoid sounds weak, only opens with a fresh battery, get it serviced before you end up with an ugly hole in your safe door.
Additionally: If you have a safe with an electronic lock, you should change your combination regularly. Otherwise a wear pattern on the keypad will emerge, telling everyone the digits in your combination. Dial locks do not have this issue.
Electronic locks account for the vast majority of safe lock problems. They are only designed to last 3-10 years, while a dial lock is designed to last 100 years on average.
Read some here
Edit to add:
If you are storing a tin foil hat in your safe, you'll NEED a mechanical lock, as your tin foil hat will be unavailable after an EMP.
Hold out for a safe with a dial type lock. The electronic locks are notorious for failing. Generally it's the solenoid that fails. Next thing you know you're paying a locksmith a couple hundred dollars to drill a hole in your safe, install another couple hundred dollars worth of dial lock parts, and leave you with a functioning dial lock safe with an ugly hole in it.
This doesn't happen to everyone, but I've heard the story enough times that I refuse to own an electronic lock.
If you have an electronic lock, heed the warning signs that it's about to fail. If the solenoid sounds weak, only opens with a fresh battery, get it serviced before you end up with an ugly hole in your safe door.
Additionally: If you have a safe with an electronic lock, you should change your combination regularly. Otherwise a wear pattern on the keypad will emerge, telling everyone the digits in your combination. Dial locks do not have this issue.
Electronic locks account for the vast majority of safe lock problems. They are only designed to last 3-10 years, while a dial lock is designed to last 100 years on average.
Read some here
Edit to add:
If you are storing a tin foil hat in your safe, you'll NEED a mechanical lock, as your tin foil hat will be unavailable after an EMP.