Customer
Reviewed in Canada on May 26, 2020
I was able to install mine into a double stud, so all four bolts are sunk deep into wood. No ones getting that off my wall. Narrow enough to fit behind my bed. I turned off the beeps so a would be burglar wouldn't know what I am doing. I think this is a great safe. Only thing that would be nice, as a Canadian I am not allowed to store my firearm loaded. I would have liked it if there was a slot or place I could store more clip. I don't want to leave it ontop of the vault as I have a young son that I don't need playing with that. But other than that. Great product!
Fandelo
Reviewed in Germany on January 18, 2018
Preis/Leistung ist super. Der ideale Waffentresor. Einziges Manko ist, dass nicht nach Österreich geliefert wird ! Musste ihn zu deutschen Freunden liefern lassen. Das ist aber bei vielen Artikeln so. Aber der Tresor ist einfach super, da nimmt man diesen Umweg auf sich.Werde noch einen dritten Tresor kaufen. Er hat sich einfach bewährt.
Steve
Reviewed in Canada on June 26, 2017
Works well, there is a slight delay from entering code to opening, maybe around 1 sec or less.Very simple to use, has a mute mode which I like, as I end up ripping the speakers out any gun safes that beep anyways. can be mounted a number of ways, I have it mounted to bedside drawer, fits a fullsize M&P with just enough room to squeeze a mag beside the grip.Meets the requirements for safe storage in Canada with a loaded mag outside of gun which is a plus.I bought this from the seller Coinkosz who shipped it from the USA, there was a hiccup with UPS where they wanted to charge $70+ COD for brokerage/taxes/duty (shows up when you track it with a UPS account, lets you pre-pay). I contacted them and they replied very quickly on a Saturday morning and they worked out everything with UPS. It was delivered the following Monday without issue. They were extremely polite/courteous and prompt in their dealings with me. I highly recommend them if they sell more.
Cosmo
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2017
The instructions could be better. For example, there is a rubber bumper/foot on a small metal bracket that is included in the parts bag, yet the instructions don't even mention it being included, let alone what to do with it. Well, a little brainpower and I figured out it's to keep the drawer from slamming open against the hinge when the box opens. I won't detract a star, but the instructions are "meh."But it's the product itself I'm reviewing and it is fabulous. The mounting bracket/method is so simple, yet effective. The safe mounts from the back or the left/right sides. The only possible drawback for a user is that it must be mounted upright as it depends on gravity to make the door "fall open" after the lock releases. I realize some folks have mounted it sideways and if it works for them, then great, but it's not a recommended mounting method. When I press the buttons I want this thing to open and now; not taking any chances.The fact that you can have multiple buttons count as "one digit" of the combination is a huge plus and adds substantially to the possible number of combinations you can have.The main reason you buy a small safe like this is not to prevent someone from stealing your gun. Unless you mount it to a concrete wall with toggle bolts, you can probably kick the safe free and walk away with it. The reason you buy this safe is to keep the little, curious ones from finding your handgun in your desk drawer and the unthinkable happening.Solid safe, functions very well, even has an LED light inside that stays on for about 10 seconds after the door opens. Highly recommended.Added some pictures of how I have it installed. As you can see...or not....you can't really see it even when you're looking right at it. Very happy with this product.
Kindle Customer
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2017
I spent a lot of time researching to find what I wanted which was a way to secure my handgun at home, making it safe around the grandkids, yet easily and quickly accessible in an emergency. This GunVault SV500 SpeedVault is the ticket! I mounted it securely next to my bed in a location I can easily reach without getting out of bed, yet is hidden from view when someone is looking in the room. The wood screws they supplied in the package are pretty short so I replaced them with longer and deeper threaded ones that provided a more secure mount. The unit is very stable and secure and once mounted it works perfectly. It opens within a second of the code being entered and the gun is presented in such a way the person has immediate access to bring it into play. You can mute the beeps so when you enter the code it is silent. It is very easy to set the code and change it, but the unit has to be open to do so. The combinations you can use as a code are nearly endless. There is even a tamper indicator built into the key pad so you can tell if one of the kids has been messing with it. You get two keys with it as well. The small led light inside the vault gently illuminates the weapon for about 5 seconds when the vault opens. Yes, you can hear the vault open as the drawer release mechanism releases and the drawer comes to rest on its footing, but if you really need it, who cares? If you have it close to your bedside, open it when you go to bed and close it when you get ready to get out of bed in the morning. This is not a "Safe", meaning it won't protect your gun in a house fire and it can be opened by a determined person with a crowbar or sledge hammer. Depending on your method of mounting, if a person has the time, they could pry the vault off the wall and take it away to get into later. If you want a safe, buy a safe, bolt it to your floor or wall and protect your valuables and weapons from fire and theft. If you want a secure, easily accessible place to keep a handgun for emergencies and yet not have to worry about the kids having access to the weapon, this is the unit you want.
Old Dog
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2016
For years I've been using a mattress flap holder for my bedside pistol. This has worked marginally well as long as you don't lift the mattress or pull to hard on the sheets or move the bed at all. I found myself constantly check this "holster" to make sure enough of it remained under the mattress to keep it (and my loaded firearm!) from falling on the floor. It was cheap and adequate to hold my night gun, but certainly not as secure as I would have liked.I recently decided to upgrade to this GunVault SV500 and couldn't be happier. This is far more secure and reliable than the mattress flap I had before. I attached it to the wooden nightstand next to my bed and it is very accessible and easy to manipulate. I chose to purchase the keypad version instead of the biometric model and am very happy with that decision. The key pad is very easy to access and quick to open. You simply program in your own entry code and you can rapidly deploy the contained firearm as needed. I actually prefer to open the vault at bed time and allow the door to remain open all night, thus avoiding having to remember a code and enter it correctly when I'm awakened from a deep sleep in the middle of the night by that perverbial sound of uninvited footsteps in my home. I then close the vault in the morning before I leave for the day. I no longer have small children in the house so there is no need to leave the vault closed at night to avoid a youngster from inadvertently obtaining my loaded pistol.As to the vault's operation, it is easy to open when the code is entered. The 10 second light is a nice feature when the room is dark. There is an audible "thunk" sound when the door opens (which is somewhat loud in a quiet environment) but it is not overly obnoxious. You can set the keypad buttons to beep when depressed or select for them to be silent. A small green light will blink with the depression of each button. This too is a nice feature when viewing the keypad as you input the code.It should be noted that this vault is not intended to be a fireproof or theft-proof device. It is simply a vault (not a SAFE) designed to secure your loaded firearm from unintended use or handling. For this purpose, it works exceedingly well. Enjoy!
god-spd
Reviewed in Canada on October 16, 2016
this is perfect in so many ways. it is so handy to be able to have my 1911 installed in my gun room desk and not be breaking a law as long as it is unloaded. i plan to buy many more. they are well worth the price depending what u are going to put in it.4 out of 5 starsthey are small and can not fit some handguns, i would like to see a bigger model to fit all handguns
Filippo Giorgini
Reviewed in Italy on July 22, 2014
Ottimo prodotto! Robusta facile da montare. Non adatto ad armi con canne particolarmente lunghe. Consegna non velocissima ma nel complesso lo riacquisterei