First of all this is a great product. I read a lot of reviews before my purchase and I felt confidnet that it would meet my needs. That's the most important thing to recognize with something like this, does it meet my needs. I don't like calling this a safe. To me a safe is an object that will keep my property safe from being stolen, as many commenters have said it doesn't look like it would take much to pry this open if you wanted whats hidden inside bad enough. There are a lot of comments about the included wood screws being too short to secure it to wood. They are short, the wood on a nightstand is only a half inch thick so anything longer would end up driving into your drawer making your nightstand useless. I've seen a lot of people talk about using bigger hardware and running bolts with nuts through their dressers. that's great but what do you do about the #8 thumb screws that hold the body of the holder to the frame you just bolted down? All I'm trying to say is that if someone breaks into your house and see's this thing if they have simple tools they can get it to pop off. Also this offers no protection agaisnst fire. That being said, I don't think that's the primary goal of this product, it's more designed to keep little hands out but still allowing your hands to get access very quickly. It is plenty heavy enough to keep kids out.
The buttons press very easily and offer a positive feel that the button has been pressed even without looking at the light or having the tones turned on. The instant that a good code has been put in the mechinism drops open. The mechanics do make a little noise when it opens but the biggest consern I have is that the tray with your gun in it just drops open onto a small rubber bumper. The placement of the hinge on the tray is such that a lot of the weight of the tray and gun makes it drop onto the bumper with a lot of force. It's not so much that I worry about the gun falling out or anything, the only reason I feel this is a bad thing is that when it hits the bumper it makes a fair amount of noise and also rattles any items that may be on my nightstand. Maybe this isn't an issue if you mount it to a wall or have a cleaner dresser but I wasn't expecting it. Of course the good part of this is that as soon as you put the code in the gun is right there ready to grab. I still would like to see it open a little softer so it doesn't make so much noise, you don't want to draw attention to your room if you hear someone in your house.
Another feature I wish this had was a little more space inside the tray. It has a very nice moulded foam sleave that has a cutout in it for the muzzle of the gun to slide into which for my XD9 was a perfect fit. Not loose at all but not so tight you can't pull it out. I wish there was room in it to cut another square out of the foam to place an extra magazine. It's almost got enough room now but not quite. Also if you have a lazer or light on the rail it won't fit into the foam without trimming some away. I don't think this is a problem at all, it seems like it would be easy to cut any shape to fit. Maybe with a smaller gun there would be room to customize a little better but as it is a full frame pistol is all it'll hold.
Very easy to install, change batteries, set a proper code, and access the contents. This is absolutly perfect for keeping children out while allowing very quick and easy access to your protection device. It also conseals in your room a lot better than a table top safe which screams I have something improtant inside me so steal me first and it is easier to access than a drawer safe that you have to clear three pair of socks off of just to get down too it. Plus this thing puts your gun in your hand so much easier than having to try to pick it up off the bottom of a safe. the way the tray is cut and the foam is cut leaves the entire handle exposed and in a possition to grab it quickly and properly without fumbling around inside a safe trying to get your hand under the grip.
As far as long life testing, that's still to be determined but with Gunvault you know you're getting good customer support and a well known brand in the safe world. I'd say they hit a homerun with this one.
| Brand | GunVault |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 3.5"D x 6.5"W x 13"H |
| Lock Type | No-Eyes® Keypad |
| Color | Black |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Control Type | Key Control |
| Included Components | Gun Safe |
| Item Weight | 6.6 Pounds |
| Alarm | Audible |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Chamber Depth | 8.5 Inches |
| Chamber Height | 2.75 Inches |
| Chamber Width | 13 Inches |
| Manufacturer | GunVault |
| Part Number | SV500 |
| Item Weight | 6.61 pounds |
| Item model number | SV500 |
| Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
| Size | Combination |
| Style | Combination |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Battery Cell Type | Alkaline |
| Warranty Description | 5 years |
