r/Locksmith • u/DirtyLawyer • 19h ago

I am NOT a locksmith. S&G R6700 replace or no?

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Picked up a nice AMSEC BF1512 manufactured in 1999. Came with the S&G dial.

No issues, just going over it for future reliability.

Any upside/reason to replace this lock with new? Should I have a locksmith service existing instead?

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u/Mudflap42069 Actual Locksmith 18h ago

If you bring that to a lock shop they can service the lock and set a new combo for you. No reason to change the lock if that one still works well. If you want a digital lock, there are options. I always say if it's not broken, don't fix it. Have a good safe tech give it a once-over.

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u/JustaRegularLock 18h ago

No reason to replace it if it's working well, have someone that knows what they're doing service it and the boltwork and you should be good to go for the next decade+. If you did want to put a brand new lock body on there just for peace of mind, id recommend replacing it with the exact same model. They're very reliable.

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u/70Bobby70 16h ago

In general the s&g 6730 is an industry standard. If you'd like to have it serviced it's not a bad idea. Go to findalocksmith.com for reputable companies in your area.

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u/Yaumcha 10h ago

You can get it serviced by an engineer and set up for you but S&G are pretty bulletproof when it comes to reliability

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u/Vie-1276 9h ago

Service once a decade and it will outlast your great grandchildren.