🔐 Medeco vs GMS MX10 6704 Locks – What’s the Real Difference?

When it comes to key-controlled security systems, two popular options in Montreal are Medeco and GMS.

Both are designed to restrict key duplication, but they serve different needs, budgets, and applications.

🔑 Key Control – The REAL Reason People Choose These Locks

✔ Both Medeco and GMS keys CANNOT be duplicated at places like Home Hardware or standard locksmith shops

⚠ Duplication is ONLY possible if:

  • The locksmith carries the same keyway
  • AND is authorized to cut that key
  • AND the key is not stamped with a restricted company name

👉 This is critical for:

  • Apartment buildings
  • Commercial properties
  • Offices with employee turnover

🆚 Medeco vs GMS – Side-by-Side

🔒 Medeco (High Security Premium)

  • 🔑 Keys: Large, solid, silver-colored
  • 💰 Price (mortise): ~ $300+ per lock
  • 🔑 Key cost: $25 – $35 per key
  • 🔧 Rekey: ~ $35 per cylinder
  • ⚙ Build: Heavy-duty, drill-resistant
  • đŸ›Ąïž Picking: Extremely difficult (high-security design)

👉 Used mostly for:

  • High-end commercial
  • Sensitive access areas

🔒 GMS (Economic High Security)

  • 🔑 Keys: Square shape, yellow-colored
  • 💰 Price (MX10 mortise): ~ $139.00
  • 🔑 Key cost: $12 per key
  • 🔧 Rekey: ~ $30 per lock
  • ⚙ System: Computer-cut precision keys
  • đŸ› ïž Can be upgraded with stronger springs for higher pick resistance

👉 Best for:

  • Apartment buildings
  • Property managers
  • Cost-effective security upgrades

🏱 Commercial Doors (Important Reality)

On commercial doors (especially glass aluminum doors with mortise locks):

⚠ The truth:

  • Most locks (including Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, etc.)
  • Can still be bypassed or forced open

👉 Why?
Because the door hardware and frame are often the weak point—not the cylinder.

✔ Even high-security cylinders don’t stop:

  • Pry attacks
  • Door flex
  • Latch failure

🔍 About Other High-Security Options

  • Mul-T-Lock
    • Strong key control
    • Still vulnerable in commercial door setups
  • Abloy
    • Unique rotating key system (360°)
    • Special mortise design
    • Very hard to grip or manipulate with tools

🏠 Residential Security – What REALLY Matters

No lock is 100% unbreakable.

👉 The goal is:
Delay + deter + control keys

For houses, we always recommend:

✔ Alarm system
✔ Security cameras
✔ Video doorbells (like Ring)
✔ Proper door reinforcement

⚠ Important Truth About Locks

  • Every lock can eventually be:
    • Drilled
    • Picked
    • Bypassed

👉 What people REALLY want is:
✔ Key control (no unauthorized copies)
✔ Consistency in key cutting

🔧 Why GMS Is Often the Smart Choice

For building owners:

💰 Save up to 60% compared to Medeco
🔑 Controlled duplication
🧠 Computer-cut precision = smoother operation
đŸšȘ Eliminates issues like:

  • Keys getting stuck
  • Tenants shaking/jiggling keys
  • Poorly duplicated copies

📞 Call the Experts

📧 info@serruriermontreal.com
📞 514-836-9097

👉 Ask us about GMS high-security systems — one of the best value solutions on the market today.

⚠ Disclaimer

This content is for educational purposes only.
We are not affiliated with Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, GMS, ASSA ABLOY, or any brands mentioned above.