Safe repair?

[BryanP]

So I just got back from stashing all my guns except for my carry gun with a friend who has a big safe with extra room. This is because my safe currently cannot be closed or locked.

In 2008 I bought a Sentry GPW1842H. It's not particularly large, (23"x24.5"x59") but it has been adequate to my needs. A while ago I had a hard time getting it to unlock, but I figured I was just fat fingering the combo. It's a dial lock. Anytime I had the problem I would get it open after several failed attempts. I was already planning to find out about replacing the dial with an electronic lock.

Today I went to open it, and the lock turned and went *KLUNK*. It wouldn't open. After messing with it some more I finall got it open, but now no matter what I do one of the locking studs won't close properly. Hence my sudden relocation of all but my carry gun.

Anyway, my questions:

1) Recommendation for safe repair companies in the Nashville / Murfreesboro area?

2) Assuming the door mechanism can be repaired for a reasonable amount, does anyone know if the lock can be swapped out for an electronic lock on this mode? I've already called Sentry and they don't sell the electronic lock for this safe, despite the manual showing it is available in both dial and electronic combo variants.

3) If the answer to #2 is no/expensive, recommendations for a similarly sized safe, where I can get it, and whether they will deliver up a flight of stairs and remove the old one.

[TrickyNicky]

I'll get you the name of the guy we use at work. He's an old timer in the Nashville area who is a pleasure to work with. May be cheaper out there, don't know and don't care, he does solid enough work and has made several "emergency" visits for us after layoffs that involve safe combo and door lock changes.

[jhc77]

I've got a Sentry with an electronic lock. Mine was getting stuck opening and closing. Took the back off the door and did some adjusting. The locking bolts were a little skewed. Had to make adjustments to the bar (aluminum) that runs the entire length that attaches to the live bolts. Few screws and the door cover drops. Little adjusting helped a ton. A little grease helped too. Open that thing up and run the lock to see where the bind is, it's a lot cheaper than a safe person. If you need pics PM me with an email address and I'll peel mine open to show you if needed.

[RED333]

Safe House in Nashville http://www.nashvillesafehouse.com/

Vendors here on the forum.

I have a product of theirs at my place.

[BryanP]

Thanks very much to both of you. TrickyNicky, please do send me the gentleman's information. I'll want to ask him some questions.  JHC77, thanks for the info.  I don't have time to pop it off tonight, but I'll see about looking at it tomorrow when I get home from work.

[av88tor]

Give me a call I would be happy to help you out on getting your lock fixed.  Should just have to replace the lock and you will be back in business.  We were just down in the Murfreesboro area today to change out a lock.

 

Mark

The Safe House

615-255-0500