đ GMS MX-10 Locks & Keys â Keyway #6704 â Montreal
Economic High-Security Key Control
Serrurier Shay Locksmith â Montreal Locksmith Looking for an economical way to improve key control and security for your home, business, apartment building, or commercial property? The GMS MX-10 is an economical restricted-keyway system designed for customers who want controlled key duplication without the high cost of many premium high-security systems. Our GMS MX-10 keyway is #6704, providing controlled duplication through the applicable authorized locksmith channel.
đ GMS MX-10 Key Features
- âď¸ GMS MX-10 restricted / controlled keyway #6704
- âď¸ Keys are not normally available for duplication at regular hardware stores or self-service kiosks
- âď¸ Designed for controlled key duplication
- âď¸ Available in 5-pin and 6-pin configurations
- âď¸ Uses conventional pin technology
- âď¸ Strong, solid key construction
- âď¸ Professional locksmith duplication required
- âď¸ Much lower key-copying cost than many premium high-security systems
- âď¸ Excellent economical solution for apartment buildings and commercial properties
- âď¸ Available as mortise cylinders, rim cylinders and KIK cylinders / lever plugs
- âď¸ Keys can be stamped with our company information for identification
đ˘ Why GMS MX-10 Is Popular for Buildings
GMS MX-10 is particularly useful when a building or business requires many locks and many keys. Traditional keys can often be duplicated at hardware stores, kiosks, or by other providers. A controlled-key system gives the property owner better control over where additional keys are obtained. This can be useful for:
- đ˘ Apartment buildings
- đŹ Commercial buildings
- đ˝ď¸ Restaurants
- đ˘ Offices
- đ¨âđź Property managers
- đ Rental properties
- đď¸ Multi-unit buildings
- đĽ Businesses with multiple employees
- đ Buildings requiring large quantities of keys
If you want to reduce the possibility of employees, tenants, former employees, family members, or other keyholders making unauthorized copies, a controlled-key system provides an additional level of key management.
đ° GMS MX-10 vs. Medeco â Hardware & Key Costs
One of the biggest advantages of GMS MX-10 is the combination of controlled key duplication and economical pricing.
đ GMS MX-10 Hardware
Approximately $139.00 per lock
The $139 price applies to the GMS MX-10 hardware options we commonly supply, including:
- GMS mortise cylinders
- GMS rim cylinders
- GMS KIK cylinders / lever plugs
This makes GMS an attractive option when a building requires multiple locks.
đ Medeco Hardware
Approximately $350.00â$450.00 per lock
The price depends on the specific Medeco hardware required, including:
- Medeco mortise cylinders
- Medeco rim cylinders
- Medeco KIK cylinders / lever plugs
đ Key Copy Pricing
GMS MX-10
Approximately $12.00 per key
Medeco
Approximately $30.00â$40.00 per key Medeco key pricing can vary depending on the locksmith, specific system, and applicable key-control requirements.
đ Example â Building With 10 Locks & 100 Keys
GMS MX-10
10 locks Ă $139 = $1,390 100 keys Ă $12 = $1,200
Estimated GMS hardware + keys: $2,590
Medeco
10 locks Ă $350â$450 = $3,500â$4,500 100 keys Ă $30â$40 = $3,000â$4,000
Estimated Medeco hardware + keys: $6,500â$8,500
đ° Potential Difference
Depending on the exact Medeco hardware and key pricing, the difference can be approximately:
$3,910â$5,910
for this example alone. The larger the building and the greater the number of required keys, the more significant the difference can become. These examples are based on approximate hardware and key prices and do not include installation, taxes, door modifications, or other services.
đ GMS MX-10 vs. Premium High-Security Systems
GMS MX-10 is designed as an economical controlled-key security solution. It provides a practical level of key control at a significantly lower cost than many premium systems. However, it is important to understand the difference between controlled key duplication and maximum high-security protection. GMS MX-10 does not use the same patented key-control technology or certification structure found in certain premium systems such as Medeco.
Choose GMS MX-10 if you want:
âď¸ Controlled key duplication âď¸ Better control over who obtains additional keys âď¸ Affordable locks âď¸ Affordable replacement keys âď¸ A practical solution for buildings with many doors âď¸ Lower overall operating costs
Consider a premium system such as Medeco if you require:
âď¸ Higher-end patented key-control technology âď¸ More advanced key-control options âď¸ A premium restricted-key system âď¸ Maximum available protection within your security requirements Our goal is to recommend the system that makes sense for your property, your budget, and your security requirements.
đ ď¸ GMS MX-10 Hardware Available
At Serrurier Shay Locksmith, we supply and install GMS MX-10 hardware for various commercial and residential applications.
Available options include:
- đ GMS MX-10 mortise cylinders
- đ GMS MX-10 rim cylinders
- đ GMS MX-10 KIK cylinders / lever plugs
- đ GMS MX-10 plugs
- đŞ Commercial door hardware
- đ Replacement cylinders
- đ§ Rekeying and keying services
- đ Additional controlled keys
- đ˘ Multi-unit building lock systems
đ Our Keys â Identification & Key Control
Our GMS keys can be stamped with our company name and telephone number, making them easier to identify as part of your controlled-key system. For building owners and property managers, this can help establish a clear process:
Need another key? Contact the locksmith who supplied your system.
This provides better accountability than allowing keys to be copied freely at multiple locations.
â ď¸ Important Key Duplication Information
GMS MX-10 keys are intended to be duplicated through the appropriate locksmith channel rather than regular hardware stores or self-service kiosks. However, no mechanical key system should be described as 100% impossible to duplicate or bypass. The actual level of key control depends on the specific keyway, applicable authorization, locksmith practices, and the security procedures established by the property owner. For the best possible control, we recommend that customers return to the original locksmith who supplied and registered their GMS system whenever additional keys are required.
đ Is GMS MX-10 Right for You?
If you are replacing one lock, GMS can provide an economical controlled-key option. If you are managing a 10-, 20-, 50-, 100-unit or larger building, the savings can become much more significant because both the lock price and cost per additional key are substantially lower than many premium systems. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars per cylinder and $30â$40 for every additional key, GMS MX-10 provides a more economical alternative at approximately:
$139 per GMS lock
$12 per GMS key
That is why we consider GMS MX-10 one of our best economical solutions for buildings requiring controlled key duplication.
đ Get a Fast Estimate
Want to know how much it would cost to install GMS MX-10 in your building or business? Contact us today for a fast estimate. You can send us: đ¸ Pictures of the existing door and lock đ¸ Pictures of the existing cylinder đ˘ Number of doors đ Number of keys required We can review the information and provide an estimate.
Serrurier Shay Locksmith
đ 514-836-9097 đ§ info@serruriermontreal.com
đ Economic Hardware ⢠Controlled Keys ⢠Professional Installation
GMS MX-10 â Controlled Key Duplication Without the Premium Price.
Prices shown are approximate and may change depending on the specific hardware, quantity, installation requirements, key quantity, taxes, and current supplier pricing. Medeco is a registered trademark of its respective owner. Serrurier Shay Locksmith is not affiliated with Medeco or other brands mentioned above.



