Need suggestion on trigger locks

Futo Inu · March 3, 2000, 04:48 PM

I hate mandated trigger locks, but voluntary ones can be a good idea, and my brother just had a baby, so he wants me to help him research before the kid becomes a toddler which trigger lock is the best out there for the one gun he plans to leave outside the safe in his bedroom, a S&W model 66-4 .357 Mag. Seems to me a code-controlled one would be more desirable than a key-controlled one, for quick access when you need the gun, or maybe one of those little boxes with the code-keypad. Any suggestions along these lines?

**Mal H** · March 3, 2000, 04:58 PM

Moving to Gear and Accessories...

Gusgus · March 3, 2000, 06:00 PM

Futo,
Here's some sites to check out - www.handgunsafe.com , www.palmersecurity.com , www.gunvault.com , www.gunlocker.com , www.mossbergsafes.com That should keep you busy for a while

I personally feel that these instant safes are much faster and safer than trigger locks. Trigger locks should not be used with a round chambered, as they can cause a discharge when operating the lock. With the lock boxes, the gun can be kept in condition one if you wish. I keep my autos in condition two (round chambered, hammer down), for a quick double action first shot, if necessary. Trigger locks on a home defense gun is bad news. Buy a instant access lock box.

Opps, stupid me. I just re-read your post, and see you're talking revolver. A trigger lock is even more dangerous on a loaded revolver than an auto. Definitely go with the lock box.

[This message has been edited by Gusgus (edited March 03, 2000).]

Murph · March 4, 2000, 01:05 AM

I looked into trigger locks about 2 years ago when I started a family. I purchased a battery powered combination lock for my S&W 586 .357 mag. The numbers glow in the dark and I can have the lock off in about 5 seconds. Because of the force required to fire the DA Smith, I think accidental firing is unlikely. The lock boxes are better but the trigger lock costs alot less ($30).

DAVE MOON · March 9, 2000, 03:27 PM

I agree with GusGus all the way. I've got 3 kids 5 to 9 and I use the Gunvaults. Excellent products and service.

jthuang · March 9, 2000, 05:26 PM

Gusgus is on the right track. A quick access safe is both fast and secure. Can't beat that, although the good ones will cost you much more than the $8 trigger lock.

I'd take a good look at the R&D Enterprises Handgun Box (http://www.handgunsafe.com). It's a heavy steel safe with Simplex push-button lock, so there are no batteries to die. It also fared very well in a Gun Tests article which pitted most of the popular fast-access boxes against each other. Best of all, made in the USA.

Justin

------------------
Justin T. Huang, Esq.
late of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

scott510 · March 10, 2000, 11:34 AM

I have used the Gun Vault with the hand press pad. I have decided, after a break in of my home, that safe concealment is far better than a metal box, which obviously contains a gun. If you can't find it you can't misuse, play with or steal it. Take a look at http://www.furniturewithasecret.com. I bought one of these and I can honestly say that I was very surprised at the quality and construction. You will not be disappointed.

March 3, 2000, 04:48 PM	#1
Futo Inu Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 1999 Location: Oklahoma City, OK, USA Posts: 3,624	I hate mandated trigger locks, but voluntary ones can be a good idea, and my brother just had a baby, so he wants me to help him research before the kid becomes a toddler which trigger lock is the best out there for the one gun he plans to leave outside the safe in his bedroom, a S&W model 66-4 .357 Mag. Seems to me a code-controlled one would be more desirable than a key-controlled one, for quick access when you need the gun, or maybe one of those little boxes with the code-keypad. Any suggestions along these lines?

March 3, 2000, 04:58 PM	#2
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,955	Moving to Gear and Accessories...

March 3, 2000, 06:00 PM	#3
Gusgus Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2000 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 621	Futo, Here's some sites to check out - www.handgunsafe.com , www.palmersecurity.com , www.gunvault.com , www.gunlocker.com , www.mossbergsafes.com That should keep you busy for a while I personally feel that these instant safes are much faster and safer than trigger locks. Trigger locks should not be used with a round chambered, as they can cause a discharge when operating the lock. With the lock boxes, the gun can be kept in condition one if you wish. I keep my autos in condition two (round chambered, hammer down), for a quick double action first shot, if necessary. Trigger locks on a home defense gun is bad news. Buy a instant access lock box. Opps, stupid me. I just re-read your post, and see you're talking revolver. A trigger lock is even more dangerous on a loaded revolver than an auto. Definitely go with the lock box. [This message has been edited by Gusgus (edited March 03, 2000).]

March 4, 2000, 01:05 AM	#4
Murph Junior Member Join Date: March 3, 2000 Posts: 2	I looked into trigger locks about 2 years ago when I started a family. I purchased a battery powered combination lock for my S&W 586 .357 mag. The numbers glow in the dark and I can have the lock off in about 5 seconds. Because of the force required to fire the DA Smith, I think accidental firing is unlikely. The lock boxes are better but the trigger lock costs alot less ($30).

March 9, 2000, 03:27 PM	#5
DAVE MOON Senior Member Join Date: November 27, 1999 Location: California Posts: 107	I agree with GusGus all the way. I've got 3 kids 5 to 9 and I use the Gunvaults. Excellent products and service.

March 9, 2000, 05:26 PM	#6
jthuang Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2000 Posts: 823	Gusgus is on the right track. A quick access safe is both fast and secure. Can't beat that, although the good ones will cost you much more than the $8 trigger lock. I'd take a good look at the R&D Enterprises Handgun Box (http://www.handgunsafe.com). It's a heavy steel safe with Simplex push-button lock, so there are no batteries to die. It also fared very well in a Gun Tests article which pitted most of the popular fast-access boxes against each other. Best of all, made in the USA. Justin ------------------ Justin T. Huang, Esq. late of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

March 10, 2000, 11:34 AM	#7
scott510 Member Join Date: March 7, 2000 Posts: 18	I have used the Gun Vault with the hand press pad. I have decided, after a break in of my home, that safe concealment is far better than a metal box, which obviously contains a gun. If you can't find it you can't misuse, play with or steal it. Take a look at http://www.furniturewithasecret.com. I bought one of these and I can honestly say that I was very surprised at the quality and construction. You will not be disappointed.