Center of Mass Safe Owners, a Question.

GunnyBunny · October 24th, 2009, 04:59 PM

Keyed or combination lock?

I'd be using it for airline travel and would prefer the combination version so I don't have to worry about a key. The problem is I seem to remember reading that the combination lock isn't as sturdy and is prone to problems.

Anybody have any personal experience with these?

HITCH KING · October 24th, 2009, 06:16 PM

I prefer a key over combo more possiblities. I swapped out the cyclinder on my COM with a better one. Friend owns a locksmith shop had to file the box a bit to fit new cyclinder.

Pikachu711 · October 24th, 2009, 06:46 PM

I'll second what Hitch King mentioned in his posting. I prefer the same degree of security of a key over a combination lock. I'm sure that the combination lock works fine and offers the same security as a key. But I'm more comfortable having keys to the COM safe cable locked in my truck.

You should feel that comfortable with either the combination or key lock. You can't go wrong either way!

LawyerDagget · October 24th, 2009, 11:35 PM

I use mine for air travel too...just this week in fact. I prefer the keyed model. I always make sure to carry the cable as well in case for some reason I must leave it in a hotel room, I can secure it a little more.

retsupt99 · October 25th, 2009, 12:14 AM

I prefer the keyed model...I like holding the key.

(Quicker access, in dim or no light situations...IMHO)

miklcolt45 · October 25th, 2009, 12:40 AM

I got the combo lock. In hindsight, I would have chosen the keyed lock. It has been a little persnickety.

Thumper · October 25th, 2009, 12:48 AM

I have two keyed the same.

mercop · October 25th, 2009, 11:15 AM

I fly with mine about every 90 days. Key lock, you will get two. Put one on a carabiner on your carry and another in your wallet.- George

October 24th, 2009, 04:59 PM	#1
GunnyBunny VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Victoria, B.C. Posts: 2,110	Center of Mass Safe Owners, a Question. Keyed or combination lock? I'd be using it for airline travel and would prefer the combination version so I don't have to worry about a key. The problem is I seem to remember reading that the combination lock isn't as sturdy and is prone to problems. Anybody have any personal experience with these? __________________ CCW permit holder for Utah, Pennsylvannia, Maine and New Hampshire. I can carry in your country but not my own.

October 24th, 2009, 06:46 PM	#3
Pikachu711 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,093	I'll second what Hitch King mentioned in his posting. I prefer the same degree of security of a key over a combination lock. I'm sure that the combination lock works fine and offers the same security as a key. But I'm more comfortable having keys to the COM safe cable locked in my truck. You should feel that comfortable with either the combination or key lock. You can't go wrong either way! __________________ "80 Million gun owners can't be wrong!" Glock 26 (9mm) Nevada CFP Holder NRA Member

October 24th, 2009, 11:35 PM	#4
LawyerDagget Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 53	I use mine for air travel too...just this week in fact. I prefer the keyed model. I always make sure to carry the cable as well in case for some reason I must leave it in a hotel room, I can secure it a little more. __________________ http://likeagun.wordpress.com/

October 25th, 2009, 12:14 AM	#5
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,721	I prefer the keyed model...I like holding the key. (Quicker access, in dim or no light situations...IMHO) __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member Last edited by retsupt99; October 25th, 2009 at 09:30 AM..

October 25th, 2009, 12:40 AM	#6
miklcolt45 VIP Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida's Space Coast Posts: 2,175	I got the combo lock. In hindsight, I would have chosen the keyed lock. It has been a little persnickety. __________________ Mike In God we trust. Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see them.

October 24th, 2009, 06:16 PM	#2
HITCH KING Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nassau, NY(Long Island) Posts: 1,778	I prefer a key over combo more possiblities. I swapped out the cyclinder on my COM with a better one. Friend owns a locksmith shop had to file the box a bit to fit new cyclinder.

October 25th, 2009, 12:48 AM	#7
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,586	I have two keyed the same. __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

October 25th, 2009, 11:15 AM	#8
mercop Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 605	I fly with mine about every 90 days. Key lock, you will get two. Put one on a carabiner on your carry and another in your wallet.- George __________________ 2010 MCS Calander http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgb7wjh3_299f8tncbcz

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