A feature of this that I dont like is that it cannot go on silent mode permanently, so I have to beep it every morning when my wife is sleeping. It does the job though for a lower priced model, which I appreciate!
It serves its purpose for keeping kids out but not huge to fit AR style guns with scope. The metal is thing but does the job. I wish it were fire proof to store other items. Easy to setup and operate. My one major complaint is after you shut the handle you have to remember to spin the gray dial on the outside to ensure it locks. Not a big deal but could be dangerous if you enter in a hurry and forget to turn it after. Overall for the price its a nice safe. Id like to see a fireproof model, a light and a tad bit more depth in it with an organizer for accessories/handguns.
If you are looking for a secure place for your guns that doesnt take up too much space or weigh 200lbs, this is a good choice.
Good locking door, but the sides could be a bit heavier thickness. Straight forward to install and use, with a little practice.
Didnt expect the same quality as my Steelwater but I was still a bit disappointed. While a long gun with scope can fit, it doesnt fit straight up and down. You have to angle it a bit. The foam to hold the guns is really disappointing after seeing the quality of the Steelwater. Couldnt move my Steelwater up the stairs so needed something smaller for the bedroom. Fingerprint seems to work really well.
Changed the code. Instructions say you can open using the Key. key turns to the left all richt, but you can not rotate the rotate the control Panel wheel. And the droor handle is to the left for the open position.
I want to return this one and get the biometric model. I can not return yet as items are locked inside.
Tell me how to get this opened.
The safe does what I need it to do. That said, there are some pretty big issues I have with the fingerprint reader.
/ You must register a fingerprint otherwise any fingerprint will open the safe
/ The fingerprint reader will not work if you have washed your hands recently (it works well otherwise)
/ If you try to use the fingerprint reader and it fails, you have to wait several seconds before the safe will let you use the keypad to punch in a pin number
Picked up this safe, plugged in the supplied batteries and set the user code. After approx 5 mins of use, the control panel went dark. Inspected the batteries in the box and one of them (dont recognize the brand, something out of China) had started bulging. I replaced the batteries but the control panel is permanently fried and wont come on at all anymore. I suspect that the bad/cheap batteries supplied in the safe box caused an internal fault or short circuit which friend the circuit board, rendering it useless. Apparently there are no fuses protecting the control panel from a current surge!
I programmed my fingerprints into this system and 10 minutes later my eight/year/old daughter came and put her thumb on it and opened it without having her fingerprints obviously recorded before hand. I know Ive read somewhere else where someone has had this problem is there a solution.
Love this safe! I made a few modifications for the way I use it and now it is perfect for me! Also the company sent me the wall organizer which is really much nicer than I was expecting.
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Pretty good safe!
A feature of this that I dont like is that it cannot go on silent mode permanently, so I have to beep it every morning when my wife is sleeping. It does the job though for a lower priced model, which I appreciate!
Good value
It serves its purpose for keeping kids out but not huge to fit AR style guns with scope. The metal is thing but does the job. I wish it were fire proof to store other items. Easy to setup and operate. My one major complaint is after you shut the handle you have to remember to spin the gray dial on the outside to ensure it locks. Not a big deal but could be dangerous if you enter in a hurry and forget to turn it after. Overall for the price its a nice safe. Id like to see a fireproof model, a light and a tad bit more depth in it with an organizer for accessories/handguns.
Good value
If you are looking for a secure place for your guns that doesnt take up too much space or weigh 200lbs, this is a good choice. Good locking door, but the sides could be a bit heavier thickness. Straight forward to install and use, with a little practice.
Hoped it would be better
Didnt expect the same quality as my Steelwater but I was still a bit disappointed. While a long gun with scope can fit, it doesnt fit straight up and down. You have to angle it a bit. The foam to hold the guns is really disappointing after seeing the quality of the Steelwater. Couldnt move my Steelwater up the stairs so needed something smaller for the bedroom. Fingerprint seems to work really well.
Be careful changeing the code as backup plan is not working
Changed the code. Instructions say you can open using the Key. key turns to the left all richt, but you can not rotate the rotate the control Panel wheel. And the droor handle is to the left for the open position. I want to return this one and get the biometric model. I can not return yet as items are locked inside. Tell me how to get this opened.
OK for the price
The safe does what I need it to do. That said, there are some pretty big issues I have with the fingerprint reader. / You must register a fingerprint otherwise any fingerprint will open the safe / The fingerprint reader will not work if you have washed your hands recently (it works well otherwise) / If you try to use the fingerprint reader and it fails, you have to wait several seconds before the safe will let you use the keypad to punch in a pin number
Cheap safe with bad electronics and bad batteries
Picked up this safe, plugged in the supplied batteries and set the user code. After approx 5 mins of use, the control panel went dark. Inspected the batteries in the box and one of them (dont recognize the brand, something out of China) had started bulging. I replaced the batteries but the control panel is permanently fried and wont come on at all anymore. I suspect that the bad/cheap batteries supplied in the safe box caused an internal fault or short circuit which friend the circuit board, rendering it useless. Apparently there are no fuses protecting the control panel from a current surge!
Finger print scanning issue
I programmed my fingerprints into this system and 10 minutes later my eight/year/old daughter came and put her thumb on it and opened it without having her fingerprints obviously recorded before hand. I know Ive read somewhere else where someone has had this problem is there a solution.
Great Safe!!!
Love this safe! I made a few modifications for the way I use it and now it is perfect for me! Also the company sent me the wall organizer which is really much nicer than I was expecting.
Value to cost is great
I had to add a few washers to the bottom of the door pin to get it to close without rubbing. But overall great safe, especially for the price
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