Reviews - GunVault SpeedVault Biometric Fingerprint Gun Safe SVB500 Reviews - UB-GF-SVB500

Author: rtowerbay (verified customer) , Business owner. Gun enthusiast., from Rolla, KS on May 17, 2013
Pros:  None
Cons:  Biometric lock COMPLETELY unreliable.
Would recommend:  no

rtowerbay wrote:

Do NOT buy this gunsafe. I own 5 other GunVault gun safes (all with keypad locks) and could not be more pleased with them. I bought this biometric GunVault for quick access to my home defense handgun. My plan was to attach it to my bedside table. On receipt, I carefully followed the instructions. My wife and I each set up our right index finger as the two "administrator" codes. Then we each set up a total of three fingers on each hand (just in case of an injury). It took many, many attempts just to get one fingerprint programmed in successfully. Then, the reliability level was hideous! This gunsafe could get you killed in an emergency situation. It might open on the first attempt (rarely). It might take five or six attempts. Sometimes we simply could not get it to open at all. I have requested a return authorization for a refund. I have ordered the keypad model instead. I will NEVER order another biometric lock for any gun safe. A self-defense weapon must be 100% reliable. The lock mechanism ...
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Author: n2brk (verified customer) from CHERRY HILL on May 16, 2013
Pros:  instant access in a ready to be "gripped" position
Cons:  bio is a little cranky.
Would recommend:  yes

n2brk wrote:

The biometrics can be a little fussy. Sometimes it takes a few tries, and I think it totally forgot one of my fingers that used to work. In a panic situation, it might cause delay. I'm actually going to order another one for a different spot in my house, and it's going to be the 4 button model.

Author: lesnocal (verified customer) , Love being a Grandfather, from Venice Florida on May 7, 2013
Pros:  Vertical Mount, Easy to access, easy to use
Cons:  Documentation on programming
Would recommend:  yes

lesnocal wrote:

I have an early teen living in the house and want my guns locked up but still want them easily available to me. This was perfect for my home office. Here are some things I learned while mounting and setting the scanner for this unit. I mounted mine high on the side so I could secure it to both the bottom of the desk top and side of the desk. I added screws as there were not enough that come with it. Mounting was pretty easy following the instructions I did not find the program buttons until I had the safe apart for mounting. The instructions tell you everything but exactly where the buttons are. Felt like an Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday. They are inside the safe above the door, right below the reader. The reader comes so that any scan will open the safe and remains this way until the first admin scan is entered. Once programmed, it now only accepts the programmed prints. A saw some comments about the reader being picky, but decided to buy anyway. Here are some tips ...
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Author: gunmtl from groom tx on May 7, 2013
Pros:  quick access
Cons:  None
Would recommend:  yes

gunmtl wrote:

I have had no problems with this vault. I recommend purchasing for your closet.

Author: WFD132 (verified customer) from Texas on Mar 30, 2013
Pros:  Secures your hand gun fom children or thieves.
Cons:  The biometric reader can be a little slow to read.
Would recommend:  yes

WFD132 wrote:

Mount it anywhere, by your bed, under your desk, or in a kitchen cabinet and know that your gun is easy to access and safe from your children. It reads your finger print as you swipe it acros the reader, taking 2-4 seconds to complete the swipe. It could take a few swipes to read your fingerprint during a panic situation, but with practice, this could be minimized. I have a gunvault with the push button combination as well. I like the biometric reader much better.

Author: LLMHerb from Alexandria, VA on Mar 25, 2013
Pros:  security for firearm
Cons:  directions could be better
Would recommend:  yes

LLMHerb wrote:

Overall very pleased with this product. The directions do not state where the 9V battery box is located exactly or show a picture but a little looking around solved the problem. Also the button to set the administrators was somewhat hidden and it would have been nice to have a picture as to the location. All is well though and it is a wonderful product. Did some test finger swipes and it opened up the first time.

Author: Daregreatly (verified customer) , Not necessary., from Michigan on Mar 18, 2013
Pros:  Simple design and sturdy.
Cons:  Sometimes fails to read my fingerprints.
Would recommend:  yes

Daregreatly wrote:

Overall this is a great product. Sometimes I have to swipe my finger a few times but I think it might be my fault. If I go slow and consistent everything works good.

Author: jamestbrice (verified customer) , born 1949, from new iberia, la. on Mar 9, 2013
Pros:  very well made, designed and thought out
Cons:  installing battery was a little awkward
Would recommend:  yes

jamestbrice wrote:

very good fit and finish overall. designed well. a lot for the money. the only trouble i had was installing battery (had trouble getting wires and battery tucked into compartment so door would close). it will mount just about anywhere. am very pleased.

Author: Stan Kasakevics (verified customer) , Bad Ass, from Nashville TN on Mar 8, 2013
Pros:  very concealable, holds pistol + extra mag, AWESOME
Cons:  Must use a NEW FRESH battery, battery hard to install
Would recommend:  yes

Stan Kasakevics wrote:

Be patient when loading new fingerprints. I love the light that comes on when open. Works Perfectly!!

Author: peanuts1013 (verified customer) from Harrisburg, NC on Feb 24, 2013
Pros:  excellent product, secures gun, easy to program, easy to install
Cons:  None
Would recommend:  yes

peanuts1013 wrote:

I am female, new at guns & only a little bit handy. I was able to unpack, program & install to my night stand in a couple of hours. It works perfectly. I put it in mute mode (also easy to program) to allow less attention to be drawn to me in an emergency situation. I would really like a similar product (smaller) that I could mount inside of my car.