GunVault SpeedVault SV500 Quick Access Handgun Safe with Drop-Down Drawer, Keypad Entry & Tamper Protection – Pistol Lockbox for Home or Business

First of all this is a great product. I read a lot of reviews before my purchase and I felt confidnet that it would meet my needs. That's the most important thing to recognize with something like this, does it meet my needs. I don't like calling this a safe. To me a safe is an object that will keep my property safe from being stolen, as many commenters have said it doesn't look like it would take much to pry this open if you wanted whats hidden inside bad enough. There are a lot of comments about the included wood screws being too short to secure it to wood. They are short, the wood on a nightstand is only a half inch thick so anything longer would end up driving into your drawer making your nightstand useless. I've seen a lot of people talk about using bigger hardware and running bolts with nuts through their dressers. that's great but what do you do about the #8 thumb screws that hold the body of the holder to the frame you just bolted down? All I'm trying to say is that if someone breaks into your house and see's this thing if they have simple tools they can get it to pop off. Also this offers no protection agaisnst fire. That being said, I don't think that's the primary goal of this product, it's more designed to keep little hands out but still allowing your hands to get access very quickly. It is plenty heavy enough to keep kids out.The buttons press very easily and offer a positive feel that the button has been pressed even without looking at the light or having the tones turned on. The instant that a good code has been put in the mechinism drops open. The mechanics do make a little noise when it opens but the biggest consern I have is that the tray with your gun in it just drops open onto a small rubber bumper. The placement of the hinge on the tray is such that a lot of the weight of the tray and gun makes it drop onto the bumper with a lot of force. It's not so much that I worry about the gun falling out or anything, the only reason I feel this is a bad thing is that when it hits the bumper it makes a fair amount of noise and also rattles any items that may be on my nightstand. Maybe this isn't an issue if you mount it to a wall or have a cleaner dresser but I wasn't expecting it. Of course the good part of this is that as soon as you put the code in the gun is right there ready to grab. I still would like to see it open a little softer so it doesn't make so much noise, you don't want to draw attention to your room if you hear someone in your house.Another feature I wish this had was a little more space inside the tray. It has a very nice moulded foam sleave that has a cutout in it for the muzzle of the gun to slide into which for my XD9 was a perfect fit. Not loose at all but not so tight you can't pull it out. I wish there was room in it to cut another square out of the foam to place an extra magazine. It's almost got enough room now but not quite. Also if you have a lazer or light on the rail it won't fit into the foam without trimming some away. I don't think this is a problem at all, it seems like it would be easy to cut any shape to fit. Maybe with a smaller gun there would be room to customize a little better but as it is a full frame pistol is all it'll hold.Very easy to install, change batteries, set a proper code, and access the contents. This is absolutly perfect for keeping children out while allowing very quick and easy access to your protection device. It also conseals in your room a lot better than a table top safe which screams I have something improtant inside me so steal me first and it is easier to access than a drawer safe that you have to clear three pair of socks off of just to get down too it. Plus this thing puts your gun in your hand so much easier than having to try to pick it up off the bottom of a safe. the way the tray is cut and the foam is cut leaves the entire handle exposed and in a possition to grab it quickly and properly without fumbling around inside a safe trying to get your hand under the grip.As far as long life testing, that's still to be determined but with Gunvault you know you're getting good customer support and a well known brand in the safe world. I'd say they hit a homerun with this one.

I live with my wife, no kids, but sometimes we have others come over with their children. The last thing we need is an accident and years in jail for me for not properly securing my weapon, not including emotional trauma. Also, my neighborhood isn't the best. I needed a way to get to my weapon with ease and speed. Those two things led me to this piece of equipment. So here we go...Pros:the set up is super easy. It took me less than 20 minutes to set this up. It lets you set your own password, any way you want! That made it even better. The best part about that is you can make it nearly impossible for someone to guess. The password allows for two numbers at the same time to make one digit and an additional few more numbers. It's completely up to you.The holes on the side allow you to place this thing pretty much anywhere. I have mine hanging on the side of my bed, close to my head. It's impossible to see because I put the covers over it. It just looks like a big bump in the sheets. You would never guess and no one has guessed that I have a weapon there. I show people and they are shocked! I love it.The item drops the gun in seconds and allows for quick access. Once that password is entered a second and a half later, maybe less, that weapon is available. Some people might feel like that's too much time than for those people I say leave the gun on the counter loaded. A safety hazard and easy pickings for anyone wanting to steal it or use it on you. Besides that I understand why we want our weapons faster, every second counts but a second and a half is not that much time to grab a loaded weapon from anywhere! So from password to gun in hand - 3 seconds. nice! If I'm dead within those three seconds I never had a chance!The box comes with keys, just in case you forget the password. I find myself having to open it now and then because I don't think about the gun any more when people are over. I will forget the password. The keys allow for password reset as well.It has blinking lights to inform you that someone tried to open it. Tamper stuff. You can test this by pushing a short combination. It makes a beeping sound when you open it but that can be silenced very easily. The machine is simple, easy, and safe.Cons:Just one real one. The item is not a tank. If a burglar finds it and wants it they can take it, though not without struggle. Mine is attached to my wood bed frame so one could tear it out but not without some serious struggle. The person would have to take the whole box and figure out how to take the gun out later. Unless they have enough time to move my dead body over and use my tools to unscrew stuff and figure it out. Not cool!In terms of how difficult it would be to open it after the whole thing is taken I would say not difficult at all. However, and keep this in mind, if someone is able to steal this than they would have stolen your gun anyway! So that's why I say this is not a big con. I see people complaining that its not thick enough metal and so on. Sure, for some its not, but I'm not a ninja or stock piling serious weaponry. I have a handgun that I need secured and quick access to, so this works.2nd con: it takes batteries and they don't come with it! It felt like Christmas morning. I was so excited but had to wait to run to the store to get batteries!!! The batteries will last forever because they only power the little light you see when you push the buttons and the light that shines after the box opens. The lights are dim and could not be seen beyond that room or space. If someone was in my hallway I wouldn't be concerned with them seeing the small lights since I will be sending them to the bigger light. lol. I crack myself up.3rd con. It makes a noise when it opens...nothing serious. It doesn't wake my wife when I open it. (I practice for fun every now and then) Most people wouldn't even know what that sound is. It's just the lock mechanism unlocking and the door dropping down.My final thoughts:I regret nothing!!!!!! I recommend to all my friends. I actually do very little recommending because once they see it in action they all want one! For the hard core guy you might be disappointed because it's not steal and fastened with unbreakable metals. You might just need a safe or hidden mechanical wall stuff like the movies. For everyone else, you will be pleased.