
Setting this up to scan several fingers was quick and easy, the hardest part was finding the button to push behind the battery compartment. There is also a button combination sequence that can be used if you don't want to use the fingerprint scan or find a need to tell someone how to open it for you instead of opening it yourself. Of course, there is also a key as the final backup, in case the battery dies or you want an 'override' access to the safe.
The safe itself is fairly small, but just the right size for a 'normal' handgun. It can fit a full size Glock or 1911 pistol in a paddle holster, with 2 extra magazines, but it takes a bit of thought to get it pointed correctly to fit. You wont fit a Dirty Harry style .44 Mag or a S&W 500 with 10" barrel in this, but it will fit what most people have or use.
The fingerprint scan is quick and very fast, opening the lid quickly and silently. This aspect is MUCH nicer than I thought it would be. The fingerprint biometric access is actually faster than the punch code sequence, as you have to tap a button to activate it, then enter the code and wait a second before it opens. Buy yours here.
The safe itself is fairly small, but just the right size for a 'normal' handgun. It can fit a full size Glock or 1911 pistol in a paddle holster, with 2 extra magazines, but it takes a bit of thought to get it pointed correctly to fit. You wont fit a Dirty Harry style .44 Mag or a S&W 500 with 10" barrel in this, but it will fit what most people have or use.
The fingerprint scan is quick and very fast, opening the lid quickly and silently. This aspect is MUCH nicer than I thought it would be. The fingerprint biometric access is actually faster than the punch code sequence, as you have to tap a button to activate it, then enter the code and wait a second before it opens. Buy yours here.
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This unit is one of the few gun safes that has a biometric access, button code, and an emergency key override. I think this is a fantastic feature and ensures you can always get in, one way or another. The lid of the safe is gas strut operated so it pops quickly open once unlocked for easy one-hand access. It is not totally silent, but quiet enough. It is solidly built and I've bolted it to the shelf of my night stand using the included bolts. I am really impressed with how flawless the biometric has worked and how quickly you can get in to the safe when needed. See online deals
Overall, if you need a secure place to store a handgun, this is a great option.
Overall, if you need a secure place to store a handgun, this is a great option.