Hello Everyone,

I am in the market for a good quality pistol safe for my bedroom and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions. I am looking for a larger safe since it needs to support two full size pistols with a weapon lights and mags. Any help would be apprecitated!

I like this one...

 

http://www.amazon.co...ywords=gun+safe

 

It will hold two pistols an extra full mag for each, 10 rounds of buckshot and 2 full 15 round magazines of 5.56. It comes with an optional security cable so someone can't simply walk off with it without using cutters.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Gunvault-BB3000-6-Foot-Security-Cable/dp/B002E6OYGY/ref=pd_bxgy_hi_text_b

Look for the Barska Biometric safe - it's a bit larger than what you may need but they make drawer versions as well as others.

I've never been a big fan of biometric safes since I think that the greatest point of failure is the electronics. I prefer keyed safes.

 

It also depends on what you are trying to keep your guns safe from. If you are just worried about kids and petty thieves, the Stack-On Three Shelf is good enough to deter kids.

 

Your other option is to go the cheap, but effective route. Buy one of those Sentry cash boxes, drill a small hole in it. Secure it to your bed with a heavy-gauge wire cord and fill it with a cloth or piece of foam to protect your guns. That should hold two pistols at a total cost of about $30 for the cash box and wire.

I use several biometric Gunvault MVB500s around the house. As long as you change the batteries (even though the unit will beep to let you know the batteries need changing) the unit works great. Program each one with your index fingerprint and you're "good to go." This assumes no one breaks in and cuts your finger index finger off to access the safe. without your permission No need to fumble in the middle of the night if you need to access the safe.

I was looking at the Barska safes but are they good quality? I have also been looking at the Gunvaults but many of them on Amazon were getting bad reviews but they do seem popular. I look look at the model you posted to see if it will work well. Thank you for your recommendations! Does anyone know about the Canon H1 safes?

Program each one with your index fingerprint and you're "good to go." This assumes no one breaks in and cuts your finger index finger off to access the safe. without your permission

 

Why not program every finger? Just in case?

 

I was looking at the Barska safes but are they good quality?

I have a Barska - it's good quality.

I have this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Barska-AX11224-Biometric-Safe/dp/B002AQ0PFW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1341343855&sr=8-1&keywords=barska+biometric+safe

Krdshrk,

How thick is the steel on that safe? Are the deadbolts strong?

Sure. Why not.

 

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Krdshrk,

How thick is the steel on that safe? Are the deadbolts strong?

 

It's not a thick steel safe really. It's more of a quick access type cabinet.

 

It's not meant to keep things safe from thieves - it's more for quick access with some storage capacity.

I like my fort Knox pistol box. Simplex combo. Mechanical. Easy to open in the dark. Right now it's just doing duty as a storage box. Two pistols, a revolver and 4 mags in it now. Weighs almost 30 lbs. Under $300

DVOR has a sale on Gunvault safes right now.

I have the gunvault 1000 deluxe non-bio. I like the fact that it has AC and Battery power....plus key back up if needed. Since its push button, you don't have to worry about the biometric issues(I read A LOT of issues with the bio units). I do think the light inside is pretty useless and I have the sounds disabled. So I'm not sure if the deluxe version is worth it. However when I bought it after christmas from Cabelas for about $90. Which at the time was cheaper than the non-deluxe version.

I use this for my gun. After a lot of research and a very little on-hand experience I didn't want biometric nor did I want to fiddle with a dial or a key. Depending on the size of your gear it may not fit.

http://www.vlineind.com/html/top_draw.html

 

They have a few other options including this quick vault which MAY work if you kinda stand your guns up

http://www.vlineind.com/html/quick_vault.html

I have a DAC sportsafe that I bought from my LGS for 98 bucks. It is built very solid and I know of three other people who have had them for years without a problem at all.

I got one from Amazon that can be opened 3 ways . With a biometric finger pad , a push button combo , and a key override as well.

 

It holds 4 guns loaded with mags , one in a Remora holster for a BUG that I can can shove down my pants.

 

You have to keep biometric finger pads clean or they can fail. Also , if they allow for 120 fingerprints , scan a few of your fingers in 40 times each so you cover funky angles .

 

My main concern is children and smash and grab thieves .