Excellent value and suggested improvement/upgrades
I am giving the rating of the Moutec model QHXP029A cabinet 5 stars because it is an exceptional value for less than $300. My primary purpose of the cabinet is to keep firearms away from children. I chose this model because I have issues with finger-print readers; I believe finger-print readers can be spoofed where it requires an actual knowledge of the code to get access. The features that I like are as follows:
? The cabinet locks with 5 dead bolts which is the common approach used by safes that cost thousands of dollars.
? The code can be up to 8 digits
? Requiring an extra key to be pressed after the code is entered
? The predrilled holes to mount the cabinet to the floor and/or wall.
? The way the key access is concealed
? The locking cabinet inside
? The pad on the floor of the cabinet
The following are some things that I would like to see improved, upgraded, or to be a new model.
? Eliminate the door rattle when pressing the key pad. The door rattle makes it sound like a gym locker. I eliminated the door rattle by adding adhesive felt strips in back of the three side bolts.
? Have the key pad illuminate all the elements on the pad once the first key is pressed, and stay illuminated until the final key is pressed. This will enable easier access in the dark. This will likely require a more robust key pad.
? The ability to adjust the volume of the beep when an unauthorized code is entered. The current beep is too quiet.
? The ability of adjust the volume, and duration of the beep after the failure of the third attempt. I would like to hear a failed access alarm anywhere in my house.
? Lock out access via the key pad after third failed code entry, and require key access.
? Consider using 12-gauge steel instead of 14-gauge steel. This would make the cabinet more robust at the cost of about 30 lbs. , by my estimate.
If my suggested improvement could be done by adding not more than $100 to the cost of the cabinet, it would be, by far, the best rifle cabinet on the market with respect to cost.
Excellent value and suggested improvement/upgrades
I am giving the rating of the Moutec model QHXP029A cabinet 5 stars because it is an exceptional value for less than $300. My primary purpose of the cabinet is to keep firearms away from children. I chose this model because I have issues with finger-print readers; I believe finger-print readers can be spoofed where it requires an actual knowledge of the code to get access. The features that I like are as follows: ? The cabinet locks with 5 dead bolts which is the common approach used by safes that cost thousands of dollars. ? The code can be up to 8 digits ? Requiring an extra key to be pressed after the code is entered ? The predrilled holes to mount the cabinet to the floor and/or wall. ? The way the key access is concealed ? The locking cabinet inside ? The pad on the floor of the cabinet The following are some things that I would like to see improved, upgraded, or to be a new model. ? Eliminate the door rattle when pressing the key pad. The door rattle makes it sound like a gym locker. I eliminated the door rattle by adding adhesive felt strips in back of the three side bolts. ? Have the key pad illuminate all the elements on the pad once the first key is pressed, and stay illuminated until the final key is pressed. This will enable easier access in the dark. This will likely require a more robust key pad. ? The ability to adjust the volume of the beep when an unauthorized code is entered. The current beep is too quiet. ? The ability of adjust the volume, and duration of the beep after the failure of the third attempt. I would like to hear a failed access alarm anywhere in my house. ? Lock out access via the key pad after third failed code entry, and require key access. ? Consider using 12-gauge steel instead of 14-gauge steel. This would make the cabinet more robust at the cost of about 30 lbs. , by my estimate. If my suggested improvement could be done by adding not more than $100 to the cost of the cabinet, it would be, by far, the best rifle cabinet on the market with respect to cost.