pistol vault

rmocarsky · February 1, 2013, 12:08 AM

Gunners,

I posted this in the Gear and Accessories and got no response.

So I will try here.

I already have a gun safe, but here lately I've been thinking I need a small lock box/vault big enough for a 1911, spare mag and flashlight. One that is quick to open, nearly impossible to "guess" the combination, will fit in the drawer of a night stand and has your approval.

Any comments?

Rmocarsky

southjk · February 1, 2013, 11:43 AM

This is probably what I'll buy next for my nightstand drawer. Seems to get good reviews.

I've got this one now and love the fact that it doesn't use any batteries. I have it in my closet with a S&W 686, 2 speed loaders, S&W Shield 9mm and an extra magazine in it. The problem is that while it will fit in my drawer, I can't open it because of the way it is hinged. The other one looks to solve that problem.

TailGator · February 1, 2013, 12:21 PM

I have the GunVault box that opens on top. I am satisfied with it. The battery lasted about 2 years. You set the combination yourself. It also comes with a cable that you can use to secure the box in your car or hotel room.

dayman · February 1, 2013, 12:41 PM

I have a non biometric GunVault - it has a 3 digit combo, so no batteries to worry about changing, and it was relatively cheap on Amazon. It's worked well for me. For nightly storage I keep the combo set so all I have to do is turn the handle to get it open, but if for some reason I have to leave my gun at home for the day I can scramble it.
I can also bring it out to the car easily for times when I might have to leave my gun there.

While it would be possible to guess the combo, anyone with enough time to guess would also probably have time to cut the cable and just take the whole box, or take the drawer from the night stand, or smash/pry it open with a hammer/crowbar.
I think pretty much anything other than a full size bolt down safe is only going to prevent kids, idiot house guests, or very casual thieves from getting to the gun, and to that end you don't need anything too fancy.

allaroundhunter · February 1, 2013, 12:51 PM

You need a Gunvault Microvault. I keep my M&P, flashlight, and extra mag in mine every night. It is quick to open if you know the combo, and you don't have to see what you are pressing to get it open (perfect for nighttime).

rmocarsky · February 2, 2013, 02:54 AM

OP here.

Thanks for the input fellas.

After researching and reading your opinions, I ordered from Amazon a Stack On PDS 500 drawer safe.

It is battery operated with a keypad combination as well as a key.

$54.00 shipping included.

Rmocarsky

Jayster · February 3, 2013, 01:19 PM

This?

http://www.amazon.com/Stack-On-PDS-5.../dp/B002KEIU4W

40 bucks it says?

Hook686 · February 5, 2013, 01:27 AM

Quote:

It is quick to open if you know the combo, and you don't have to see what you are pressing to get it open (perfect for nighttime).

How do you see to enter the combination in the night ?

allaroundhunter · February 5, 2013, 01:43 AM

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How do you see to enter the combination in the night ?

It isn't numerical. It has a hand-like impression in the top of the case that you can quickly feel and put your hand in the right place. Then the combo is whatever you create by pressing the buttons under your fingertips in a certain order.

Murdock · February 5, 2013, 11:58 AM

I take my home defense pistol with mounted light out of the safe when I come home in the evening and put it where I can get to it quickly, either next to my reading chair or upstairs on the night stand. When I go to work I take my carry gun with me and put the light-mounted pistol back in the safe.

I have considered one of the little gun vaults for next to the bed, but can't really justify it in light of the fact that the current arrangement works fine.

FAS1 · February 5, 2013, 12:34 PM

I keep a dedicated HD gun in mine, so I don't like the idea of a drawer type handgun safe. If I used my EDC and took it out during the day, it might be different. Mine is bolted to my bed frame so it can't walk away quite as easily. Also made from thicker steel (7 ga).

rmocarsky · February 5, 2013, 10:08 PM

Yep, Jayster.

That was the price. The rest was shipping charge.

Rmocarsky

Cleet · February 7, 2013, 02:03 PM

+1 on the Microvault

wizrd · February 13, 2013, 01:24 PM

Stay away from those "fingerprint sensing boxes" -- GARBAGE - bought one for my son a year ago, sometimes it takes about 5 -6 minutes to get it to open.
WORST MONEY EVER SPENT !!!

February 1, 2013, 12:08 AM	#1
rmocarsky Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2009 Posts: 310	pistol vault Gunners, I posted this in the Gear and Accessories and got no response. So I will try here. I already have a gun safe, but here lately I've been thinking I need a small lock box/vault big enough for a 1911, spare mag and flashlight. One that is quick to open, nearly impossible to "guess" the combination, will fit in the drawer of a night stand and has your approval. Any comments? Rmocarsky Last edited by rmocarsky; February 1, 2013 at 01:25 AM. Reason: addition

February 1, 2013, 12:41 PM	#4
dayman Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2011 Location: the north woods Posts: 677	I have a non biometric GunVault - it has a 3 digit combo, so no batteries to worry about changing, and it was relatively cheap on Amazon. It's worked well for me. For nightly storage I keep the combo set so all I have to do is turn the handle to get it open, but if for some reason I have to leave my gun at home for the day I can scramble it. I can also bring it out to the car easily for times when I might have to leave my gun there. While it would be possible to guess the combo, anyone with enough time to guess would also probably have time to cut the cable and just take the whole box, or take the drawer from the night stand, or smash/pry it open with a hammer/crowbar. I think pretty much anything other than a full size bolt down safe is only going to prevent kids, idiot house guests, or very casual thieves from getting to the gun, and to that end you don't need anything too fancy. __________________ Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. ~B. Franklin

February 2, 2013, 02:54 AM	#6
rmocarsky Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2009 Posts: 310	OP here. Thanks for the input fellas. After researching and reading your opinions, I ordered from Amazon a Stack On PDS 500 drawer safe. It is battery operated with a keypad combination as well as a key. $54.00 shipping included. Rmocarsky Last edited by rmocarsky; February 2, 2013 at 02:57 AM. Reason: correction

February 5, 2013, 11:58 AM	#10
Murdock Senior Member Join Date: March 4, 2008 Location: Down East Maine Posts: 431	I take my home defense pistol with mounted light out of the safe when I come home in the evening and put it where I can get to it quickly, either next to my reading chair or upstairs on the night stand. When I go to work I take my carry gun with me and put the light-mounted pistol back in the safe. I have considered one of the little gun vaults for next to the bed, but can't really justify it in light of the fact that the current arrangement works fine. __________________ The United States Marine Corps: Providing the enemies of America the opportunity to die for their countries since 1775. Semper fi.

February 5, 2013, 12:34 PM	#11
FAS1 Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 186	I keep a dedicated HD gun in mine, so I don't like the idea of a drawer type handgun safe. If I used my EDC and took it out during the day, it might be different. Mine is bolted to my bed frame so it can't walk away quite as easily. Also made from thicker steel (7 ga). __________________ Glenn FAS1 SAFE, LLC

February 1, 2013, 11:43 AM	#2
southjk Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2012 Location: Memphis Posts: 186	This is probably what I'll buy next for my nightstand drawer. Seems to get good reviews. I've got this one now and love the fact that it doesn't use any batteries. I have it in my closet with a S&W 686, 2 speed loaders, S&W Shield 9mm and an extra magazine in it. The problem is that while it will fit in my drawer, I can't open it because of the way it is hinged. The other one looks to solve that problem.

February 1, 2013, 12:21 PM	#3
TailGator Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,597	I have the GunVault box that opens on top. I am satisfied with it. The battery lasted about 2 years. You set the combination yourself. It also comes with a cable that you can use to secure the box in your car or hotel room.

February 1, 2013, 12:51 PM	#5
allaroundhunter Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2012 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 907	You need a Gunvault Microvault. I keep my M&P, flashlight, and extra mag in mine every night. It is quick to open if you know the combo, and you don't have to see what you are pressing to get it open (perfect for nighttime).

February 3, 2013, 01:19 PM	#7
Jayster Member Join Date: January 7, 2013 Posts: 65	This? http://www.amazon.com/Stack-On-PDS-5.../dp/B002KEIU4W 40 bucks it says?

February 5, 2013, 10:08 PM	#12
rmocarsky Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2009 Posts: 310	Yep, Jayster. That was the price. The rest was shipping charge. Rmocarsky

February 7, 2013, 02:03 PM	#13
Cleet Member Join Date: May 12, 2009 Posts: 47	+1 on the Microvault

February 13, 2013, 01:24 PM	#14
wizrd Member Join Date: February 26, 2012 Posts: 65	Stay away from those "fingerprint sensing boxes" -- GARBAGE - bought one for my son a year ago, sometimes it takes about 5 -6 minutes to get it to open. WORST MONEY EVER SPENT !!! __________________ Sumo magis ammo