Electronic Handgun 'Safes/Storage'

[CTGunner]

Please help me with a recommendation as I am extremely frustrated with my luck on electronic handgun storage. I purchased a SportLock handgun safe and the unit stopped working after 13 months. I then switched to the Winchester eVault and this week after about 16 months of ownership it stopped working. Note - this is not a battery issue. The batteries have been changed. The units have been manually plugged in to an outlet etc. I am hoping that Winchester will replace the eVault. I am waiting to hear back from them.

I am looking for a recommendation on handgun storage that will work 100% of the time and last longer than 13-16 months. I open it up 2x per day, and that's it. Something requiring a key is not an option. Frankly even if Winchester is willing to replace the unit I have I'm not sure I care to have it. What good would it be if I can't open it when I need it...again in 16 months.

As always, thank you for your opinions.

 

[Taurus 617 CCW]

FWIW all of the high end safe companies have dials on their safes. There are a couple of electronic models but for the most part they are using manual dials. I could never bring myself to purchase an electronic safe for that very reason. I hope Winchester makes things right for you.

 

[a1abdj]

You want to be looking at hand gun safes that use Simplex push button locks.

There are several companies that make them. No batteries, old/proven lock design, and just about bullet proof.

 

[CTGunner]

A quick search including simplex reveals amsec, fort knox, and vline. I'll go that direction. Thanks for your input it's greatly appreciated.

 

[a1abdj]

I think there's a forum member here that builds a version that also uses this lock. I think his version holds a single holstered pistol that "presents" itself when the door is opened.

 

[kostyanj]

I have a GunVault and haven't had any issues with mine.

Just my $.02

 

[FAS1]

CTGunner,

Here's the link to a 25% discount to THR reader on our handgun safe. Currently it has a universal nylon holster. In the next couple weeks we will also have a laser holster and a tactical light holster available. You can mount it horizontally or vertically just about any where you like.

http://thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=459871&highlight=safes

We also recently set up a Facebook page. You can see more photos there too.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/FAS1SAFECOM/247921546874