I'm looking at getting the GunVault Mini Deluxe GV1000C-DLX. This is for emergency, middle of the night HD.

 

http://www.amazon.co.../ref=pd_cp_hi_1

 

Any opinions on this? How much clearance is there for sticking your hand in there? From the pictures, it looks kinda tight, not a lot room on top of your pistol. I'd be keeping a pistol with laser/light and an extra magazine inside, and maybe a small, hand-held tactical light.

Looks tight to me also, would be nice if they gave the open door dimensions.

 

Maybe a shop in the area has one you could take a look at..

I have the two level version and it's very easy to get your hand in quick. I highly suggest you do check one out through as some people don't feel comfortable with the tactile feedback of the buttons. I personally like the buttons, but it takes some getting used to.

I have the two level version and it's very easy to get your hand in quick. I highly suggest you do check one out through as some people don't feel comfortable with the tactile feedback of the buttons. I personally like the buttons, but it takes some getting used to.

 

 

I have the single level version(1000 Deluxe) I got it for about the same price from Cabelas. The buttons take sometime to get used to, but they are not horrible. My M&P full size fits in there fine with a mag and there is still room to grab it. The light isn't as bright as I thought it would be, but to be honest it doesn't really matter if you are on your bed, at least that's how I feel. When it opens it can be loud, so I try to keep my thumb by the door to prevent it from slamming. Overall, I would recommend picking it up.

 

 

If you want I can give you the dimensions when I find my tape measure.

Holds quite a bit , pretty surprising the opening is approx 61/2 high X 8/1/2 wide

Really eying up this one. Cabelas showing $275

 

http://www.gunvault.com/speedvault-biometric-svb500.html

 

Not for everyone I guess, but Id like something to mount between the bed and nightstand on the wall. Quick access and permanant mounting. Id shy away from the biometric option due to complaints of overall biometric sensor degradation in the safe/vault field.

I'm looking at getting the GunVault Mini Deluxe GV1000C-DLX. This is for emergency, middle of the night HD.

 

http://www.amazon.co.../ref=pd_cp_hi_1

 

Any opinions on this? How much clearance is there for sticking your hand in there? From the pictures, it looks kinda tight, not a lot room on top of your pistol. I'd be keeping a pistol with laser/light and an extra magazine inside, and maybe a small, hand-held tactical light.

 

 

I would go for the 2000 STD model. It's about the same price and you can store two handguns and several magazines, even a box of 00 Buck for the shotty. The Deluxe model has an interior light and audible low battery warnings which I didn't really need.

 

 

Looks tight to me also, would be nice if they gave the open door dimensions.

 

Maybe a shop in the area has one you could take a look at..

 

I'll measure the dimensions of the 2000 model this afternoon unless somebody gets to it before me.

The 2000 model has a 9-1/4 inch wide by 7 inch high opening.

It's a good quick access safe fits my full size 10mm glock 20 + one mag easy. My med sized hand fits over it no problem

You can check out the manuals here --> http://www.gunvault.com/safemanuals/

I don't like these. I got rid of one because the batteries were always a wild card and would not hold a charge. They seemed to be dead after a relatively short time frame.

I've got a short in the control board. The batteries lasted 2 months and the key entry beep is gone. They are sending me a new one and said they did have a production issue in 2010.

The Gun Vault GV2000-STD two level gun safe is now available at The Sportsmans Guide and they have it priced at 116.97 for Buyer's Club members and 129.97 for non members. C2X-214479

When it's my time to get one, I'm thinking about something with a simplex lock instead of bio or electronic. Just seems to make more sense

Someone posted this video yesterday, but for some reason I cant find it. Its a good watch to see how vulnerable some quick access safes can be. Now remember if youre getting a lock box that does not get anchored, you're getting it more to keep people out that live in your home (kids, visitors, etc) This obviously wont stop an intruder from taking the box with him/her and worry about opening it in a safer place with time on their side. After watching this vid I still intend on getting the sv500 I posted before, but I plan on replacing the tubular lock with the Abloy lock mentioned 3/4 of the way through the video.

 

 

 

On a side note.. for $70 im almost tempted to buy a tubular lock pick.. that thing works GREAT.. and itd be fun to prank friends with locks like that at work = )