We are looking for options for quick access safes to stage around the house. I had those gun vault speed vaults but now they fail to open without the key.

Pistols
P320 with Red dot
P938
M11-A1/P226

I use a metal banker's box with 3# combination. May not be exactly what you're looking for but also might be a cheaper solution for your "option B or C" that you don't need to access as fast.

Just a thought there.

Costco has one on their website that I am thinking about trying. First Alert 5200 for like $60. Anybody have one and care to comment on it? I have a stack on fingerprint only and it sucks ass.

Look for anything with a simplex lock. There are a few brands such as stealth that you can find on Amazon.

I'm sure you've already done this for your GV safes, but did you try a battery swap? Mine need batteries changed around once a year. Been happy w mine for many years. Surprised you're having problems w them.

Check out V-line, they have several different models. They are mechanical, so no batteries or electronics to fail. Totally reliable, I have had a couple of different models now for about 2 decades and never once failed to open.

RM76 said:

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Check out V-line, they have several different models. They are mechanical, so no batteries or electronics to fail. Totally reliable, I have had a couple of different models now for about 2 decades and never once failed to open.

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V-line also uses the simplex lock.

I have a couple vaultek pistol safes in the house that I have been pleased with.

I wanted a GV but had $100 AMEX offer to Home Depot that was expiring so got a Sentry Safe from there. I've been happy with it so far, granted I've had it less than a year. It has a fingerprint, electric combo keys, or key to open.

RM76 said:

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Check out V-line, they have several different models. They are mechanical, so no batteries or electronics to fail. Totally reliable, I have had a couple of different models now for about 2 decades and never once failed to open.

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Recommend these HIGHLY. Rugged design, mechanical lock. I don't trust electronic locks, and a lot of those GunVault and similar designs aren't that secure (there was a youtube of a guy that showed his toddler how to drop it in the right way to get it to open)

Im kinda surprised no one recommended a Vaultek Smart Safe

I like my V-like a lot. Simple locking system that isn't reliant on electricity/biometrics/a key.

I have fort knox gun safe that holds a CZ Shadow and Sig 938 and 4 extra mags for each. I like it a lot, easy and quick to open with one hand, even with no light.

I also have a Stopbox that holds another 938. I hate it. By the time I get the Stopbox open, well, I probably could have just gone to the other side of the house and opened the Fort Knox.

We dont have kids,

-10MM under the bed my side
-.45 in entry way table
-9MM under den couch
-.357 rev under recliner by front door
-12ga pump loaded in office
-AR loaded upstairs w/ six mags

Thats how we roll

big ben said:

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We dont have kids,

-10MM under the bed my side
-.45 in entry way table
-9MM under den couch
-.357 rev under recliner by front door
-12ga pump loaded in office
-AR loaded upstairs w/ six mags

Thats how we roll

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Interesting strategy, you're not at all concerned with arming the enemy?