Master Lock 265DCCSEN Dual-Function Security Bar
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Master Lock 265DCCSEN Dual-Function Security Bar
Customer Review: Every little bit of security helps
Summary: 5 Stars
We don't live in a crime-ridden area, but with the economy tanking and monitored security systems being so expensive, we're doing a few things on our own to better protect our property.
This security bar is easy to use and definitely gives peace of mind. It comes ready to go; you just extend it so the base is about 16 inches from the door with the top bit snug under the doorknob, and lock the bar at that length. Using it is easy too, just set it under the doorknob and kick the base towards the door to secure it. A sideways kick releases it. We're using it on an uncarpeted area.
I wouldn't use this item on a patio door as it's too easy to defeat simply by removing the door, something thieves are good at.
My only complaint with this item is with Amazon, not the item itself. It was delivered in a huge box stuffed with an astounding amount of paper. The waste appalled us. Is it too much to ask that Amazon be more environmentally friendly when packaging items, and find appropriately sized boxes rather than just grabbing the first box that will contain an item?
Customer Review: Excellent item
Summary: 5 Stars
This item is nicely weighted, not very flimsy at all. It will certainly do its job. I've put it on my door and have been unable to even budge it. Definitely makes me feel more secure in my apartment.Customer Review: False sense of security
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this item because I am a stay at home mom with a hand disability. We live in a rental apartment and I am very scared to have people break into my home while my husband is off truck driving. First off, it is very sturdy "looking" but my 1 year old son was able to dislodge it from the door with little effort. My husband was also able to "break into" the door after losing his key to the garage by simple pushing the door back and forth twice to dislodge the device. It is good if you are paraoid but know that it doesn't really help prevent a break in, but it will buy a few seconds and alarm me to an intruder.Customer Review: For me, it was Worthless
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought it and each time I could open the door. For me, it never did what it was intended for so I returned it.Customer Review: Gives ME peace of mind! And that's (much) of what matters..
Summary: 4 Stars
Listening to the news (don't!), I agree with some other reviewers that many breakins/home invasions these days is due to a door being kicked in.
I think it's important to do all that you can do to prevent and or to minimize the threats and dangers that are out there and to be as informed as possible. (see also www.usconcealedcarry.com for FABULOUS articles among other things).
Then one day a co-worker of mine told me her daughter was a victim of a home invasion the day before. As usual, the entire family went to church and after church, they all met at the same restaurant for lunch. Her oldest daughter (married and with children) said she wanted to dash home really quick for something she'd forgotten and would be back in just minutes. She was only in the house a few minutes when she heard a loud knocking at the door and some male voices. Then she heard them dash around to the back door, and thinking quickly she grabbed her cell phone and ran into the bathroom, hiding behind the shower curtain and dialing 9-1-1 as they kicked in the door. It happened THAT FAST! Fortunately for her, a patrol car was in the neighborhood and all THREE men were apprehended. It could have been so much worse..she could have had the baby with her..so many things. I had assumed the door was not deadbolted, but it was.
I was so shaken to hear this. I ordered the door bar, and read all the reviews. I put the pin in the door bar at the appropriate length and placed it under the knob. When I tried to open the door (inside), the bar slid. So, I took my foot and tapped it firmly and then tried to open the door and it held just fine. I tried it on my floor tiles, and I tried it with a piece of carpet remnant underneath. The key seemed to be tapping your foot to 'lock' it into place.
I suppose the only way to truly give this product 5 stars would be if a would be intruder attempted to kick in the door and could not DUE TO this security bar, but I hope to not find out.
All I can say is this serves the purpose well for me; I like it's versatility, portability, structure and price and will be ordering more in the future (good to have one for the master bedroom).
I have acquaintances who are police officers and they recommend these type of security bars as a good part of your security planning.