The MidWest 2939SG is a steel pressure mounted walk through gate that stands 39 inches tall and auto closes behind you, and its 4.5 star average across 12,200 reviews shows it holds up as a dependable everyday gate.
Doorways between 29.5 and 38 inches wide, extendable further with the included extensions, where you want a tall, auto closing metal gate you don't have to latch by hand every time.
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You need to cover an opening wider than the gate's extended range, or you'd prefer a wood or mesh look over painted steel.
Weight 14.7 Pounds
Priced 19% below the category median ($62.98 across 107 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.5/5overall
Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 12,200 owner ratings
Popularity4.5/5
12,200 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["The 2939SG is a 39 inch tall steel gate from MidWest built for openings between 29.5 and 38 inches wide, with two 3 inch extensions included to stretch that range further if needed. It's pressure mounted, so no drilling is required, and it comes in a graphite finish that reads more like a piece of furniture hardware than a typical white plastic gate.", "The auto close door and spring loaded latch mean you don't have to remember to swing it shut and lock it every time you pass through, which matters if the whole household needs to use it consistently to keep a dog contained. At 14.7 pounds, it's on the heavier side for a pressure gate, which generally means a more stable stance once it's wedged into place.", "At $51.09 with a 1 year manufacturer's warranty, it's mid priced for a metal walk through gate. With 12,200 reviews and a 4.5 star average, it's one of the more heavily reviewed gates in this batch, suggesting a long sales history and broad household use."]
Pros
Auto close door with spring loaded latch closes itself behind you
39 inches tall, taller than many standard pressure gates
Includes two 3 inch extensions to widen the fit range
Backed by a 1 year manufacturer's warranty
Strong 4.5 star average across 12,200 reviews
Cons
Pressure mounting isn't recommended at the top of stairs
At 14.7 pounds, it's heavier to move between doorways than lighter mesh gates
Graphite steel look may not match every home's decor
Specifications
Weight
14.7 Pounds
Performance notes
The spring loaded, auto close latch is the standout feature here, since it removes the step of manually securing the gate every time someone walks through, a common failure point with gates that rely on you remembering to click a manual latch. The 39 inch height also gives it more of a buffer against jumping dogs than gates in the low 28 to 32 inch range.
What buyers say
With 12,200 reviews averaging 4.5 stars, this is one of the more established gates in the category, and the volume of reviews suggests it has been a steady seller across many households rather than a newer or niche pick.
Yes, it has an auto close door with a spring loaded latch, so it swings shut and locks on its own after you walk through rather than needing you to close and latch it by hand.
Can this gate cover a doorway wider than 38 inches?
Yes, up to a point, since it includes two 3 inch extensions that let you stretch the fit beyond the base 29.5 to 38 inch range.
Is this gate safe for the top of a staircase?
It's a pressure mounted gate, and pressure mounting is generally recommended for doorways rather than the top of stairs, where a hardware mounted gate is the safer choice.
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