This case is rock solid (like other Pelican cases). ru-vid.comUgkx3jMFPw9QX_Iu4DNcjW-t9AZ4_iNhJzhE I paired it with the Master Lock 140T set of padlocks. The US Airways ticket agent that checked the case was impressed by how completely the latches were secured. The case has layers of removable foam cubes that can be easily adapted to the contents of the case and keep everything secure. After declaring its contents to the ticket agent, I was allowed to put this case in other checked luggage. Due to its size and black color, this helped insure that it wasn't misplaced by a baggage handler. TSA was (apparently) happy with the packaging as well. If you plan on flying with more than one of the main items, I would recommend buying a larger Pelican case and just transport the case as another piece of checked luggage.
Using that Pelican case is a great idea but those Master locks are beyond garbage and can be picked in seconds not to mention how weak they are against attacks. Try an ABUS or an Abloy if you have the budget to truly keep your gun secure.
I have one of these and something I noticed is if you are in a hurry and your finger is slightly off-center or rotated a bit the ID will fail. I entered my fingers I would use most often 3-4 times each, centered a bit differently each time. I have much better luck opening quickly this way as even if my finger isn't centered perfectly one of them has a good chance to match.
I love my Ft Knox pistol safe. It has a simplex, push button lock so super easy rapid access with no worries about electricity or failure to read a fingerprint. Best of all…it’s made in the USA! 🇺🇸 💖
Rather than having the safe store a fingerprint for each digit, it might be more practical to do several angles of whichever digit you are most likely to use. The one I have, I have several angles of each of my thumbs so that if I'm in a hurry and don't get it on there straight, it will still read it. Just something to consider.
Excellent comment! You can store 20 unique fingerprints. We recommend rotating the fingerprint slightly during registration. You can also program the same fingerprint several times.
I enrolled the same fingers multiple times, at different angles, on my Gunvault safe. It virtually eliminated the problem some people have where they swipe and it doesn't unlock the safe. Plus I enrolled 2 fingers on each hand so if one hand was injured or something I can open with the other. I have been considering a Vaultek safe lately so I may be upgrading soon. I definitely like the sensors and wifi ability of some recent safes and then i won't need my smartthing sensor in my current safe to monitor if it's been opened.
We have several vaultek safes in our home and LOVE them! Love that they are connected to wifi too so we get an alert every time it’s opened, or if it’s got a low battery, or if someone tries to tamper with it!
@@dgunearthed7859 Same thoughts here. It should be facing the other way for better access. I have a similar one that opens swinging down a bit instead of just sliding and the orientation is like you are saying and it is so much better.
As a long time owner of the first gen one, I will warn everyone because it happened to me. I go to open my safe, thankfully not in an emergency, and I hear the click of the latch mechanism, but it doesn’t open. I tried the code same thing. I tried a few more times and sometimes it opened and sometimes it didn’t. I checked the battery which I sure was plenty charged and it was. I charged it all the way up and still continued with the same intermittent problems. I have many 18650 batteries laying around so I replaced it thinking that even though the voltage on the battery might show it’s full, it’s ability to pump out current might have diminished, which is a common thing with dying lithium’s. The 18650 was new to the safe but used and works perfect and solved the problem. So you can’t rely on what the app says, voltage is just one factor. Check your safe regularly. I will probably just be popping in a brand new battery every 2 years to be safe.
This is the exact reason why you DON'T want this safe. As seductive as this safe is with all its bells and whistles you don't want to rely on something electronic when seconds count. Get a Fort Knox safe with a Simplex lock, you'll be glad you did. As far as the key is concerned, watch most any video from the Lock Picking Lawyer. He shows that key locks are an invitation to be picked.
@@davidp419 I would still like the one you mention. Unfortunately, for the way I want it mounted it wasn’t an option. I know I’ll get a Fort Knox someday though.
Can the gun go in 180° from way shown in video( It appears you'd have to twist your hand to grasp weapon, but if it was reversed you'd be able to grasp,draw, & present the same as you would from a holster
There are several RU-vid videos showing how to easily break into Vaultex safes. I have not seen similar videos for other brands, though there may be some.
I have the Vaultek MX series safe and I think it's awesome. I've read others have issues with the finger print scanning but it works great for me. I recommend it to anyone looking for a safe to hold multiple handguns.
This looks nice. I’ve never had an electronic lock that didn’t eventually fail, including biometric. They normally last 5 years or less and are made in China then become key safes. Dust is the enemy of biometric while it works, so keep it clean. My bedside is now a simplex safe. It always works, no battery 🪫, power or key needed and it’s quick.
Neat product, with some nice features. My personal favorite is the Titan Gun Safe. Titan uses no batteries, opens from the top, providing a different profile than this one if needed to open it, and can be moved from location to location by installing additional mount plates. Very similar to this one but when the zombie apocalypse happens, you won't need electricity to operate it. Additionally, if you mount it in your car, and store it there regularly, the sun won't fry the battery over time. Southern California heat in a car is brutal on electronics in the summer. That said, Stav has shown herself to be a very thoughtful individual when choosing her equipment, (it's why we're here, right?) and I would try this in a heartbeat for cooler climates or for home and office use.
Just bought one of these Vaulteks a few days ago...(not the exact model). They're awesome! This is a great review. I might have to get one of these, too.
When I sleep at home, my Glock 17 is in a level 4 retention holster (a shroud to push forward and a lever to push backward. The holster is mounted to the bed rail. Otherwise when I'm at home, my 17 is on my hip in a thumb break holster.
Wow...I just bought the same exact one last week. I bought it on a whim; not knowing much about it. I'm surprised to see someone do a video on it. Thanks, Stav!
This is a very impressive safe but two things come to mind that I would want to resolve. One is that the safe is so small and light that I can see someone easily walking off with it. The other ting is that the App seems to at the very least tell someone who finds, steals or looks at your phone that you have a weapon safe at home. Not sure if that could be exploited by someone but seems like something I wouldn't want on a pilferable device.
I like re-watching your videos for reminders. Plus it took us both quite a bit of time to make a decision on which firearms to purchase and what else we may buy in the near future. So rewatching now that I know what I want to go with my new gun.I love that you always have all the information we need if interested in any of the products you review. I have used your discount code for a few things so far, Thank you. I love your videos.
Love what you do so much. You are such a tiny lady that if you can carry it, any lady can. Advice a guy can never offer. Also awesome tips like this safe which will be mounted next to my bed. Love the Slider! Love you and your channel too.
This would be perfect for my wife's desk at work. According to the pictures on the website, you have your gun in backwards. The barrel goes where you have your mag placed and the mag goes where you have your barrel.
Nice Stav!! Question about weapon orientation IN the safe ... it appears the grip is toward the rear of the 'slider'... seems that access would be much QUICKER if the grip was to the front so you don't have to turn the weapon around in order to use it...especially if the safe is mounted under a desk or (?) and you cannot stand directly over the safe... ...just wondering... Thanks!! 🙏❤☀️Prayers Love & Light to you, Mac and Mila!!
I wondered the same. Can the gun mount be flipped around inside the safe so that the grip faces out? Agree it would provide much easier access in an emergency.
Great work as usual @@SheEquipsHerself. I have the gun box which holds 2 guns (compact & subcompact cz p10) and I have a gun box echo for my vehicle in case I can’t take my firearm in certain places like government buildings, schools, etc. Same features as the valtek except no key or lock to pick. It uses keycards or bracelets. Keep up the good work though and stay safe!! 🤗👍
I’ve looked at every safe and the best one out there is Fas1. Simplex lock. No batteries and more than twice as much steel as anything vaultek makes. Even more solid than Ft. Knox.
Smart to change your code off Camera. However, you've shown the key biting (the cuts of the keys) and with that visual info someone can have a new key made up...
I have a different model Vaultek. It sets flat with combination numbers on top. I like it very much. It's bolted down to the top of the night stand. I practice the seven number combination a couple times a day and I've got it down to a couple of seconds.
I mean no disrespect to you but 7 numbers under stress could be tough.. I have honestly forgotten my house number after calling 911 in an emergency (only 3 numbers) because my mind just couldn’t function properly.. I DIDN’T KNOW MY OWN ADDRESS!? 😳 Intruders can be inside of your home within a couple of seconds, for your safety I would consider a 2-3 digit code.. Again, I mean no disrespect just a suggestion 🙂
It looks cool I wonder if it would be better if the the gun grip was facing you when it opens 4:33 Because if you mounted under a desk like you said you would have to open it and turn your hand around to grab it instead of just reaching for it without moving your body
Wouldnt it be ideal for this to open with the grip facing you when the door opens? This seems backwards. Considering the defense perspective. Great video though showing features.
If you have a laser red dot installed your pistol it likely will not fit in this safe unless it's a very small weapon. i.e. < 5-6 inches in length at a guess.
Gun sits in the wrong direction, for my liking. Hopefully the holding medium is reverseable so you change the direction of the gun based upon where you mount it.
I lucked into one at an auction for $40 about 5 years ago It doesn't have the thumbprint, just the combo and key and it's not rechargeable. I have to swap out batteries about every two years. Would I spend $250 for a second one? Maybe, but I would definitely buy it or something like it if I didn't already have one for sure. Unfortunately my kids were grown and long gone before I discovered these safes. Back then I had to keep the one gun not in the safe unloaded and the ammo separate. My wife could never handle a 1911 so mine has a small revolver.
Keys work if the battery is completely dead, right? More detail on the mounting holes / locations would have been helpful. Of course I’m sure that info is available on their website, so I’ll go there. (Particularly interested in knowing about a bedside mounted position).
great vid. does the app have a GPS option to keep track of the safe's location? for example, say someone breaks into your home and manages to rip the safe out of the mounted position. can you access the app to find out where they took it?
Same reason I hate the idea of smart guns... one more thing to malfunction when your life depends on it. When I need quick access to my gun, its on me... when I don't its in a normal safe with everything else.
Fyi you are outting the gun in there wrong. You are sticking the muzzle in the extra magazine slot. The grip is suppose to be at the front of the door so you can easily reach in and draw the weapon
I wish the gun could fit the other way with the butt of the handle towards you instead of the slide facing you. This can slow you down as it is not an organic method of movement.
Can you review the vaultek slider Bluetooth 2.0 will it fit a full size pistol with Holosun 507c and full size Streamlight? Love your channel. Thank you.
