Which Bedside Pistol Safe?

[Juna]

Any suggestions for a bedside pistol safe? I want a rapid access push button one so that power source is not an issue. I love the idea of the thumbprint ones, but they require power, as do electronic locks.

I want it to hold a full sized pistol (e.g. my CZ 75), extra mags, and maybe a small flashlight. But I don't want it to be easy for kids to get into (e.g. a key safe if they found the key).

What kind of price range am I looking at here? Obviously, the cheaper, the better (in terms of price, not quality).

What do you use for your bedside safe, and why? Any safes out there I should NOT get (and why)?

 

[tbeb]

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2221464

I have 2 of these, and I recommend them. It is a very heavy duty safe for it's size. When the door pops open a light comes on, and stays on for a couple seconds. Safe has 2 shelves. On one I keep a .45 pistol that has a
5" barrel (bushing compensator makes it 6"+), and a CZ75B. Note: It will hold a Charter Arms Pathfinder with a 6" barrel. It uses AA batteries. Can open with push buttons or with a key. There's a base plate that can be bolted to the floor or table or whereever. Safe is secured to the baseplate and is easily removed (door must be open to do this). I like the key option in case I or my wife forget the combination. Our children are grown. We do have 2, 2-year old grandchildren. One is at our house quite often. If you buy one of these, then make sure your children won't find the key. Be safe. Hope this helps.

 

[Houser52]

I've used a Versa Mount handgun box for 10 years that's mounted in my truck. It's mounted under my seat and I can access my handgun in seconds.
It uses a Simplex push button locking system that doesn't require batteries. There are hundreds of different lock combinations that you can set yourself.
It's made from steel and it comes in 2 sizes.
Check it out.

http://www.versamount.com
866-848-6723

 

[Juna]

Thanks! I'll take a look at those. I really like that VM! I wonder if there's anything like that a little cheaper out there.

 

[Houser52]

I saw another pistol box/safe made by V- Line. I don't have any info on them but you can Google them and get the product info and pics.