Thunder71
01-09-2012, 06:03 AM
So my GunVault fell to the depths of GunVault woes when it ate 2 sets of batteries now in 2 months (8 AA batteries each time). I contacted the manufacturer and they are sending a replacement, apparently there's a known issue with the circuit board. That said, I'll probably sell it or worst case, use it as a non-emergency safe, I just do not trust it anymore.
Well, that's not a warm and fuzzy feeling when you consider why you have a handgun in a safe next to your bed. It's not for leisurely plinking.
Yesterday, while at Cabela's, I stumbled across (OK, was half looking for) the V-Line Top Draw safe. This safe requires no AC or DC power (no cords, no batteries), has a push button user changeable combination and is a nice size. No batteries means no more surprise lockouts! It's not inexpensive, but on par with the GunVault I have.
Just thought I'd post this up for anyone looking for a new (or replacement) safe, I'm really happy with it.
Also just FYI, I also picked up a 2-pack of Liberty LED safe lights while I was there, I had low expectations but figured it was worth a try. I'm blown away at how awesome they are! Very bright, adjustable aim and auto on/off capability with selectable timer from Off/30sec/60sec off time. One light is good for my whole safe and it comes on before I can even see it do so, perfect.
The other one I placed in my new V-Line safe, works great in there as well and I have it aimed so that it doesn't blind me when I open it up.
http://images.cabelas.com/is/image/cabelas/s7_223551_999_alt01_02?rgn=0,0,2000,1090&scl=3.8095238095238093&fmt=jpeg&id=2Iwr_aGBAT7bdLl1ECBoBv
http://images.cabelas.com/is/image/cabelas/s7_230773_999_01?rgn=0,0,2000,1819&scl=3.8095238095238093&fmt=jpeg&id=3gORu4gyDQEtDCJne82wsy
Well, that's not a warm and fuzzy feeling when you consider why you have a handgun in a safe next to your bed. It's not for leisurely plinking.
Yesterday, while at Cabela's, I stumbled across (OK, was half looking for) the V-Line Top Draw safe. This safe requires no AC or DC power (no cords, no batteries), has a push button user changeable combination and is a nice size. No batteries means no more surprise lockouts! It's not inexpensive, but on par with the GunVault I have.
Just thought I'd post this up for anyone looking for a new (or replacement) safe, I'm really happy with it.
Also just FYI, I also picked up a 2-pack of Liberty LED safe lights while I was there, I had low expectations but figured it was worth a try. I'm blown away at how awesome they are! Very bright, adjustable aim and auto on/off capability with selectable timer from Off/30sec/60sec off time. One light is good for my whole safe and it comes on before I can even see it do so, perfect.
The other one I placed in my new V-Line safe, works great in there as well and I have it aimed so that it doesn't blind me when I open it up.
http://images.cabelas.com/is/image/cabelas/s7_223551_999_alt01_02?rgn=0,0,2000,1090&scl=3.8095238095238093&fmt=jpeg&id=2Iwr_aGBAT7bdLl1ECBoBv
http://images.cabelas.com/is/image/cabelas/s7_230773_999_01?rgn=0,0,2000,1819&scl=3.8095238095238093&fmt=jpeg&id=3gORu4gyDQEtDCJne82wsy