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  • Freq18Hz
    Senior Member
    • Apr 2011
    • 1243

    bedside gun safe

    Looking for the most secure, and reliable bedside gunsafe. I was looking at a gunvault bio and non but it would seem many people find them not reliable, and insecure?

    Need the ability to store a couple guns, several mags, etc.

    Thanks!

    -Freq
    Last edited by Freq18Hz; 04-30-2011, 2:00 AM.

  • #2
    WWDHD?
    Veteran Member
    • Jul 2010
    • 2697

    I have a Fort Knox table top safe that uses a push button combo to open. No electronics. Not sure if they make these anymore. Its big but more than two med sized guns would be a bit tight. Closest thing to the Fort Knox I can think of would be a V-Line. Lots of people like the electronic GunVault but lots of others have had problems. I like mechanical locks myself.
    All of these small pistol lock boxes are really only good for keeping kids out. If I'm going to be out of the house for more than 24 hours my HD gun goes into the Sturdy Safe.
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    • #3
      rubber duckie
      Senior Member
      • Apr 2009
      • 820

      i was just looking into this and was thinking about this http://www.amazon.com/Stack--PDS-500...4156404&sr=8-1

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      • #4
        icedevil
        Member
        • Dec 2009
        • 457

        Originally posted by WWDHD?
        I have a Fort Knox table top safe that uses a push button combo to open. No electronics. Not sure if they make these anymore. Its big but more than two med sized guns would be a bit tight. Closest thing to the Fort Knox I can think of would be a V-Line. Lots of people like the electronic GunVault but lots of others have had problems. I like mechanical locks myself.
        All of these small pistol lock boxes are really only good for keeping kids out. If I'm going to be out of the house for more than 24 hours my HD gun goes into the Sturdy Safe.
        +1 on the Ft Knox.They are still available for sale. It's the heaviest of the quick open safes and is priced in the same ballpark as the vline models.

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        • #5
          sanjosebmx
          Senior Member
          CGN Contributor
          • Dec 2010
          • 1065

          Originally posted by rubber duckie
          i was just looking into this and was thinking about this http://www.amazon.com/Stack--PDS-500...4156404&sr=8-1
          I have a Stack On safe ... it works fine...


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          • #6
            Kanester
            Member
            • Apr 2011
            • 253

            Originally posted by rubber duckie
            i was just looking into this and was thinking about this http://www.amazon.com/Stack--PDS-500...4156404&sr=8-1
            Just an FYI, most walmarts have this same exact safe under the winchester name (still made by stack-on) for $44.97. I just picked one up last week, its a nice little safe and very heavy duty. I even wrote a review on the walmart website, heres the link...



            Fits my glock 17 and spare mags fine, and could prolly fit another one or two guns if I wanted.
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            • #7
              INJUNTOM
              Senior Member
              • Dec 2009
              • 1536

              Originally posted by Kanester
              Just an FYI, most walmarts have this same exact safe under the winchester name (still made by stack-on) for $44.97. I just picked one up last week, its a nice little safe and very heavy duty. I even wrote a review on the walmart website, heres the link...



              Fits my glock 17 and spare mags fine, and could prolly fit another one or two guns if I wanted.
              Awesome. I'd rather have the Winchester name anyways.
              My house, garages, and business protected by ADT alarms.

              Just putting it out there..

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              • #8
                Rick76
                Junior Member
                • Nov 2010
                • 13

                I use the Armloc II by Franzen. The most versatile gun safe/case I have run across yet. Rock-solid too. It's great for the home, the car, travel (FAA approved), the range - whatever. It's big enough for 2 handguns plus mags. For less quick access & more room, I also have a Stack-On safe in the house.

                The Armloc II comes with 2 mounting brackets - one for your bedframe, and one for wallmount. It attaches to the bracket with 2 thumbscrews from inside the safe.

                Franzen Armloc II Pistol Case

                It's got a combination lock (which I rarely use) plus a cylinder key lock. At bedtime, I leave the key lock open & the combo "open" as well. For quick access, just tap the front - the side drops open flat & you're ready to rock.










                Last edited by Rick76; 04-30-2011, 6:00 PM.

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                • #9
                  rareair
                  Senior Member
                  • Jul 2010
                  • 1898

                  Originally posted by Kanester
                  Just an FYI, most walmarts have this same exact safe under the winchester name (still made by stack-on) for $44.97. I just picked one up last week, its a nice little safe and very heavy duty. I even wrote a review on the walmart website, heres the link...



                  Fits my glock 17 and spare mags fine, and could prolly fit another one or two guns if I wanted.
                  I've got this safe under my bed, it works exactly as intended. I've got a pair of SIGs as well as (2) spare mags
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                  • #10
                    rubber duckie
                    Senior Member
                    • Apr 2009
                    • 820

                    Originally posted by Kanester
                    Just an FYI, most walmarts have this same exact safe under the winchester name (still made by stack-on) for $44.97. I just picked one up last week, its a nice little safe and very heavy duty. I even wrote a review on the walmart website, heres the link...



                    Fits my glock 17 and spare mags fine, and could prolly fit another one or two guns if I wanted.
                    i didnt know walmart had them in store i just picked it up today

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                    • #11
                      1lostinspace
                      Calguns Addict
                      • Oct 2006
                      • 7848

                      Get an "Omega Lock" and hide it near you
                      There are sniper everywhere and nowhere.....who knows what is out there.

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                      • #12
                        Sub95
                        Senior Member
                        • May 2010
                        • 1227

                        I use my locking night stand.

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                        • #13
                          LazyDog
                          Junior Member
                          • Mar 2011
                          • 65

                          I have a few of the biometric Gun Vault finger print safes. They've opened consistently and within seconds the majority of the time. I have two young children in the house and couldn't take the risk of a combination or key lock.

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                          • #14
                            heypal
                            Member
                            • Jun 2009
                            • 101

                            Originally posted by LazyDog
                            I have a few of the biometric Gun Vault finger print safes. They've opened consistently and within seconds the majority of the time. I have two young children in the house and couldn't take the risk of a combination or key lock.
                            This, exactly. I have two young children and a couple biovaults that work consistently. I also have one in my desk drawer at the office. I don't have a single concern that opening my biovault will take any longer than a combo or keyed lock, if it's taking a long time it's taking as long as a combo lock that's been safely (more than one digit off the combo) locked.

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                            • #15
                              LazyDog
                              Junior Member
                              • Mar 2011
                              • 65

                              The gunvaults really are nice. I registered my index finger several times and at varying angles. After doing this my safes each open on the first attempt most of the time. Only time it hasn't opened was due to me moving my finger while it was attempting to read my print. After many attempts at practicing I've got it down perfectly.

                              These things store discreetly beneath your bed or in a closet. The textile markings make it easy to line up my hand in the dark. They also come with a battery backup in case of power loss. This safe opens successfully in like 2-3 seconds.

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