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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | Great security for pistols, ammo and valuables at home, on the road or in the office. Solid steel, pry resistant plate steel doors, steel live action locking bolts and concealed hinges provide greater security. Electronic lock can easily be programmed by the user with a "Safety Key" override. Time out period after 3 incorrect combination attempts. Safes have pre-drilled holes for mounting to the floor or a shelf. Fastening hardware in included. Electronic lock can be programmed to beep when the numbers on the key pad are pressed or programmed so the beeps are turned off. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 9.63 inches | | Product Width: | 13.8 inches | | Product Height: | 9.63 inches | | Product Weight: | 26.6 pounds | | Package Length: | 14.5 inches | | Package Width: | 11.75 inches | | Package Height: | 10.75 inches | | Package Weight: | 25.1 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 94 reviews |
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| | Features | Includes removable shelf for added storage2 live action steel locking bolts and concealed hinges for greater securityFoam padded bottom and shelfEasily programmed electronic lockTime out period after 3 incorrect combination attempts
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| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review: ( 94 customer reviews )
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222 of 225 found the following review helpful:
 Only modest security, but excellent for keeping out young children Feb 07, 2011
By Adam Wood
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R4Y8L6ODQL0UD The video is long at almost 10 minutes, so here is a short break down:
0:00-2:10 : Introduction, keypad operation, and some quick fixes to issues that I had upon delivery
2:10-End : Tear down and display of door locking hardware, discussion of security concerns
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I bought this safe to store a loaded handgun for relatively quick retrieval, and I'm going to depart from a number of the reviews here in that I'm not convinced of how secure this safe is. It is unquestionably more secure than keeping the gun in an unlocked desk drawer or the like. It's also significantly larger than a handgun and therefore more difficult to hide, so it could attract attention. The information that I provide below and in the video is to educate you if you didn't know it already (like I didn't when I bought this), just so that you can make an informed purchase. This safe might be perfect for you, or it might be completely inadequate.
If your goal is to keep young children out, then I'd recommend this safe and call it a good value assuming that you're smart about hiding the keys from your kids. Young kids shouldn't be able to get into this safe.
If your goal is to keep teenagers or thieves out, then my recommendation begins to drop assuming that your teenagers are anything like I was when I was that age - inquisitive, interested in solving puzzles, and with some spare time. Below are some things to be aware of just so that you know about them (I didn't know any of this until I spent about 30 minutes on the web and YouTube, so it's out there for your kids and crooks to find quickly and easily).
Potential Security Concerns:
- Security Code Reset: There are methods to reach the reset button to the dialpad from outside the safe, giving someone entry into the safe without knowing the code. In the video at about the 8:30 mark, I show how to use a twist-tie to defeat this attack.
- Lock Picking: This safe can be opened with a single key that overrides the keypad, meaning that there is a single lock to pick. You (and anyone) can research online how to pick this kind of lock, and you might be surprised how easy it can be. You can disable the key function by removing part of the mechanism inside the door, but then you risk locking yourself out.
- Safe Bouncing: This is the method of opening this type of safe by imparting a shock on the door (e.g. with a hammer). I show in the video the basis of how this works. From what I saw in the mechanism when hitting the door, it looks like it would be possible with this safe. However, in fairness to this product, I admit that I have not yet gotten this to work on this safe. [UPDATE 2011/02/09: After a couple of minutes of practice tonight, I bounced the safe with a rubber mallet. It was not difficult at all, so just be aware of it.]
That said, it's probably perfect for keeping out younger children - and there are some nice features.
Pros:
- The beeping on the keypad can be disabled. That's really nice
- Fairly small and can be placed on a shelf in a closet or pantry
- Can be bolted to the surrounding structure (on the bottom and/or back face) and comes with the bolts
- Comes with the batteries for the keypad
- Comes with two copies of the key used to override the keypad in case the batteries are low or you forget your code
I had some issues when the safe was delivered but here are some easy fixes for a few shortcomings that you might experience, too:
- The shelf is held in place by two (one on each side) plastic inserts. My safe arrived with one of the plastic inserts broken, and the shelf was rattling around as I unpacked it. Given how it was packaged (and how delivery companies transport goods), I wasn't suprised. I secured the shelf in place easily with a twist-tie.
- The door was loose when closed and would clank (it is metal on metal, after all) when I touched the dial or entered my code. Not what I want when trying to be covert. The two bumpers on the door were overly compressed (perhaps during shipping), and I replaced them with more solid bumpers that I had bought at Home Depot for my kitchen cabinet doors (similar to these). The door is nice and snug now.
Overall, well worth $60-$70 for piece of mind with young kids. I do not recommend relying on this to keep out a burgler or inspired teenager, though.
UPDATE 2011/08/07: I want to give a hats off to Stack-On. While trying out a way to make this a bit more secure, I damaged the circuit card inside the door. I contacted Stack-On, told them it was my fault, and asked how much it would cost to get a new one. They immediately replied that they'd send me another one for free (not even a charge for shipping). Totally unexpected and much appreciated - that's outstanding service, IMO. It arrived within a week and works perfectly. Thanks, Stack-On!
29 of 29 found the following review helpful:
 GREAT STURDY SAFE! Aug 31, 2010
By Ryan T. Robinson
Very Sturdy Safe, the shelf can be removed but i like it because my Beretta PX4 fits perfect on the bottom in the factory hard case. My Ruger LCP fits right on top of that case still under the shelf. The top shelf holds plenty of ammunition and accessories. The locking mechanism is very strong and very easy to reset combo if needed.
23 of 23 found the following review helpful:
Excellent Home Safe Oct 16, 2010
By R. B. Duncan
If you're looking for a home safe to store valuables and important papers in, this is a good selection. It has available holes in the bottom and the back of the safe to either mount to floor and/or wall. The ability to turn off the beeping keypad is a benefit for those looking for a place to store a weapon for emergencies.
As others have said, this is not a "fire" safe - it is a theft safe. If you're looking for something to protect your possessions in case of fire, look specifically for a fire safe.
This safe comes with keys that will open the safe using a hidden keylock in case the battery dies. Also, an LED will let you know when your battery is getting low.
Of all the safes in this price range, this appears to be the best bang for the buck. Also, at 30# shipping weight - free super saver shipping from Amazon is a plus!
15 of 16 found the following review helpful:
No problems Sep 18, 2010
By Gary E. Ohlson
We have two of these and have never had any problems with either one. We reprogrammed the code to our own numbers without a hitch and have never had a problem with it opening. Even with an 8 digit code it's very fast to open in an emergency! Lights change color when it's batteries get low. Recommended.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Seems secure! Dec 31, 2010
By scorpio88
I purchased this to store my handgun and some ammunition in - other reviewers had mentioned that they had purchased this safe for the same reason. The safe is great - the build quality is good, it's rather heavy given the size, and the door is pretty flush with the frame, which would make it difficult to pry open with a pry bar. Here are some things I liked and didn't like.
Pros:
- Relatively solid construction (solid heavy metal, and the keypad is good quality)
-Comes with a backup key (in case batteries die)
-Able to be secured via screws to either a shelf, or a wall (or both - screw holes are on bottom and back)
-You can turn the keypad beeping off in case you don't want someone to hear you opening the safe
-It has an internal shelf, which is removable if you didn't want it.
-The inside has a padded surface, so your contents don't get scratched
Cons:
-The unlock handle is made of plastic. If someone is going to break on this safe, the handle will be the first to go. I wish it were made of metal.
-Plastic handle can be a bit difficult to grip because it's slippery.
Capacity is decent - I keep a Springfield Armory XDm 9mm handgun (gun is about 8" long), and roughly 10 boxes of handgun ammunition and two magazines inside the safe. Everything fits fine. Overall, I am happy with the purchase, and if you're looking for a small safe, I recommend this one. If the handle weren't so flimsy, I would've given it five stars.
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