Sentry F2 vs Federal Model A?

[Old School.92]

If anybody out there has any experience with the Sentry F2 or the Federal Model A, please share, both good and bad?

I need to buy a siren, but am undecided between the 2. They both are:
Something that I can buy new. In other words, something that is still in production.
Made in USA.
Not too big.
Ideally "mechanical", as I hear mechanical is better equipped to outlast an electrical siren.

[ArxCyberwolf]

I'd recommend against the F-2, they're pretty crappy and shoddily made. A Federal Model A or L is your best bet, they're the loudest and highest quality for the price.

[Old School.92]

Is there another small mechanical siren, still in production, that you'd recommend, besides the Federal Model A?

[ArxCyberwolf]

The Model L is probably your best bet, it's a lot louder than the A with the same power requirements. I've got one myself. Unfortunately, your options for brand new small sirens are pretty limited other than the F-2, A, and L, since few companies still make small industrial sirens.

[Synther]

Based on the specifications listed online, the Sentry F-2 and Federal Signal Model A are identical in output volume. However, the Sentry F-2 draws 2.5A at 120V, and the Model A draws 1.9A at 120V. Brand new F-2s are available for half the price of a Model A, but both sirens are generally regarded as being "good". The above claims stating otherwise are false.

[ThatGuy2020]

My recommendation is the Model A. It’s the classic siren. The F2 has a massive rpm amount and odd sound. Great first time siren buyer pick

[SirenworldT1000T]

I have a Model A and an F-2 in my collection. The Model A is very high quality and loud. The F-2 is definitely louder than a Model A, it hurts your ears indoors. The Model A is high pitched, but pleasant to hear. The F-2 is extremely high pitched, but like I said loud af. So I'ma just say this, Model A for quality, and F-2 for loudness.