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  1. #11
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    Help me pick a bedroom pistol safe

    Whatever you get. Bolt it down for sure.

    For long gun quick access I like the V-Line in wall vault.

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DSWGCLM..._NX26zb0RPPZ5N
    Last edited by Doc_Glock; 10-21-2017 at 10:50 AM.

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    This is one of the articles that made me reconsider a handgun safe with an electronic lock.

    http://gunsafereviewsguy.com/buyers-...fe-lock-issues

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    I’ve been happy with this Sentry Safe model. I like the silent lock and the key. The override key prevents a dead battery from locking up your safe and it’s a fast option to use.

    https://www.sentrysafe.com/product/QAP1E

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    Not on your short list but a manual substitute for the GunVault, I'm very satisfied with my FAS1. I can store a G19, G26 and several mags. I especially like the option to disable the simplex with the key.

    Looks like they have a promotion going on today.

    http://www.fas1safe.com/


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    Quote Originally Posted by Francis View Post
    Not on your short list but a manual substitute for the GunVault, I'm very satisfied with my FAS1. I can store a G19, G26 and several mags. I especially like the option to disable the simplex with the key.

    Looks like they have a promotion going on today.

    http://www.fas1safe.com/


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    I second this. I have one and it's been great! The company owner is a member here too I believe.

    I've sworn off electronics and batteries for quick access to life support equipment. I previously used the original Gunvault design until one just died and the other had the cable break.

  6. #16
    Quote Originally Posted by SunTzu View Post
    Have you already picked out where the safe will be located? How do the differing ergonomics of accessing the data pads on these safes impact your decision? Is this safe to deter thieves or to deter children? I ask the last question as that is how I'm determining what I'm going to use for my bedroom. I'm relying on the real safe to protect from thieves. My sidearm becomes my nightstand sidearm. But I do want a long gun in the bedroom. I'm mainly concerned with that firearm being protected from inquisitive kids than realistically stopping a bad guy from stealing it. He'll have to get through the mal and pittie first, anyhow. To that end I've been looking at items like those linked below for a long gun. The easiest/cheapest solution is to install a simple rack and then bring a firearm from the safe every day and lock it back up when I'm out rather than buying yet another thing that is a compromise solution. (Thus the indecision).

    https://www.amazon.com/Minute-Men-Gu...n%2FRifle+Rack

    https://www.amazon.com/Locking-Gun-S....+The+Gun+Cuff


    Personally I like the look of the Gun Vault product. I'm curious in how you plan on attaching this thing permanently/semipermanently to your bedroom. I was looking at an automobile gun safe with a cable to thread through the bed frame but that's a meh solution, as well.
    For pistols, I want the safe on the wall in between my nightstand and the wall, or bolted to the wooden bottom shelf of the nightstand and the wall. If the GunVault, I’d wall mount it on a stud in between the nightstand and wall. My nightstand is real wood and pretty heavy.

    For long guns, I like the way you are thinking as I was considering a cheap, very slim, Stackon-type long gun safe for th closet. I think the minimalist idea has merit if you keep it out of sight, still. Ultimately, I’d love a long wide drawer under the bed with 120v and battery backup to pop that drawer out fast after I used fingerprint to open.
    Last edited by LittleLebowski; 10-22-2017 at 01:24 PM.
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  7. #17
    Quote Originally Posted by Francis View Post
    Not on your short list but a manual substitute for the GunVault, I'm very satisfied with my FAS1. I can store a G19, G26 and several mags. I especially like the option to disable the simplex with the key.

    Looks like they have a promotion going on today.

    http://www.fas1safe.com/
    Way too expensive for me.
    #RESIST

  8. #18
    We have 3 of the FT Knox pistol safes and like them. One of the locks failed but was replaced by the manufacturer without much fuss. Very fast to open.
    Last edited by FPS; 10-22-2017 at 04:21 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FPS View Post
    We have 3 of the FT Knox pistol safes and like them. One of the locks failed but was replaced by the manufacturer without much fuss. Very fast to open.
    @FPS ...How do you get it open if / when the Simplex lock fails? (Especially in bolted down state.)
    Last edited by blues; 10-22-2017 at 05:00 PM.

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    https://www.amazon.com/SHOT-LOCK-191...rds=B009OGLG04

    I have on of those that I use when visiting the in-laws, to keep my handgun safe during the night, and someplace to stick it if we're going into a NPE.
    They have a couple other ones as well.
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