Suggestions on Pistol Safes

[lovemywoods]

I'm in the market for a pistol safe to use near my bed.

-- What experiences and suggestions can you offer about brands and features?
-- Who would you recommend?
-- Who would you avoid?

Thank you!

lovemywoods

 

[BrownDog]

Instead of near your bed, how about under your bed, see this BedVault...TruckVault.com - BedVault

 

[Hiram Abiff]

I bolted a GV1000Std in my pickup truck.

Gun Safe : Gun Vaults : Buyasafe.com

 

[JetGirl]

This is the one I use: Gun Vault Standard Minivault Pistol Safe
The picture doesn't show that it's lined, but it is. Make sure to change all the batteries once a year whether you think they need it or not.
It's dang quick to access, with the key or the touch pad. I have one by my bed and one in my van. I coded them the same so there's no confusion within any stress.
Highly recommended.

P.S. The one linked at Gun Vaults by Hiram Abiff is the same one, but the link I have up there ^ is about $30 bucks less.

 

[Hiram Abiff]

P.S. The one linked at Gun Vaults by Hiram Abiff is the same one, but the link I have up there ^ is about $30 bucks less.

 

[JetGirl]

HA!
Sorry to scoop you, Ace.

 

[kludge]

I have a $25 Honeywell from WalMart.

 

[IUGradStudent]

This is the one I use: Gun Vault Standard Minivault Pistol Safe
The picture doesn't show that it's lined, but it is. Make sure to change all the batteries once a year whether you think they need it or not.
It's dang quick to access, with the key or the touch pad. I have one by my bed and one in my van. I coded them the same so there's no confusion within any stress.
Highly recommended.

P.S. The one linked at Gun Vaults by Hiram Abiff is the same one, but the link I have up there ^ is about $30 bucks less.

This is the one I have by my bed. MC Sport in Bloomington had some at a great price a month or two ago. Not sure if there are any left. Sturdy, quick access. Works great.

 

[dmaguire1]

smith wesson safe (Dont buy)

I have a smith and wesson safe under my bed. The safe is nice quality but with one major problem. If you accidently push the wrong code to unlock it will lock you out for 5 minutes.

 

[JetGirl]

I have a smith and wesson safe under my bed. The safe is nice quality but with one major problem. If you accidently push the wrong code to unlock it will lock you out for 5 minutes.

Don't you get a certain number of attempts? And even if you're "locked out", don't you have an over ride key?

 

[dmaguire1]

Don't you get a certain number of attempts? And even if you're "locked out", don't you have an over ride key?

Yes there is an over ride key. You get only one attempt. If you push the wrong button to start with then you are locked out. Needless to say I keep a key handy.

Another question I have is how do you power your safe? Wall or Battery? I understand that some require none.

 

[JetGirl]

Yes there is an over ride key. You get only one attempt. If you push the wrong button to start with then you are locked out. Needless to say I keep a key handy.

Another question I have is how do you power your safe? Wall or Battery? I understand that some require none.

Mine is electronic, so I use batteries and change them like clockwork.

 

[Mr. Mysterious]

I have a $25 Honeywell from WalMart.

Same here! It's a piece of junk that isn't going to stop a burglar from opening it up. It also isn't going to protect anything in the case of fire.

I really only have it for one purpose and that is to keep other people's kids from accidentally finding the gun, and for this it serves admirably.

 

[kludge]

Same here! It's a piece of junk that isn't going to stop a burglar from opening it up. It also isn't going to protect anything in the case of fire.

I really only have it for one purpose and that is to keep other people's kids from accidentally finding the gun, and for this it serves admirably.

Exactly. Mine is for my own kids, primarily.

It is there as another layer of accident prevention.

 

[Bigum1969]

Anybody seen the cheaper pistol safes they sell at Gander Mountain? They've got a couple for less than $100.

 

[bwframe]

Mine is an old StackOn with touchpad and key.

I found it difficult to key in the numbers while blurry-eyed in the dark. It also made chirping noises when keying in the numbers.
The good part was that it fit perfectly inside my nightstand, so it is hidden. I lagged it through the back of the nightstand to the wall.

I solved the noise and keying problems by simply leaving the doors to the nightstand and safe open when I'm in bed and closing them when I get up.