Reviews & Ratings for GunVault MicroVault XL Digital Handgun Safe — 21 reviews — Page 1

Buy this safe at your own risk. I have bought 5 (five) of their safes and two of them are this model. The one goes thru batteries 5 to 6 per year and the other one's keypad ceased to communicate with the command module so that the only way to open the safe is with the key. When I called them up (90 min wait ) they say they don't even have the parts to fix this 4 year old safe. Really???? I will not buy another one of their products ever again. Buyer beware with this sub-standard company.

This is a good unit, but is a little fussy to unlock with the finger touch method. I was able to program it once the trick of touch and rimming was mastered. The same is true of touch to unlock. It takes some experience to get it open. I always have it open unless I leave the premises, so it is only the unhurried opening when I get home that is needed.

The GunVault Microvault XL 1000 Digital Handgun safe arrived well packaged and precisely as described. Clear instructions and simple set up made for painless initialization. Scratch-free foam interior will not mar your keepsake. Slim and well-contoured, I actually have it resting in plain sight on a stereo rack rather than in a drawer. The black exterior makes it less noticeable. I was also happy to note the pebbled exterior...no fingerprints! Being somewhat casual about replacing fire alarm batteries, I am happy to see there are both visual and audio alerts that the nine-volt battery is starting to fade.

The item responds well to the customizable button sequence you choose, and the company offers a wide choice from simple to more complex combinations, depending on your level of paranoia. The safe even passed its initial test. I wanted to show my son when he dropped in, and while I was pouring a couple of drinks, he attempted to open the GunVault to see its interior. He said it had "beeped" at him and he gave up after a couple of tries. I told him that was just as well because it had a cool-down lock out system.

If you want a well priced, attractive, sturdy gun vault that works as advertised, I do not believe this product will disappoint you.

Easy to use and set up! Fit perfect in a drawer or on top of my nightstand, love it would definitately recommend eyeing to use this as a near the bed safe!! Love the security features and the ease of muting the keystrokes

I was able to get the safe open using the code supplied by the manufacturer. After that it would only open with the key. Tried numerous times using the supplied instructions but nothing worked. Called the manufacturer and they said they would ship a replacement safe but as of yet I haven't received it.

Purchased this safe after the birth of our first grand-daughter, knowing that I am eventually going to have to secure my personal protection handguns scattered around the house. I already own a Mini Gunvault safe, but wanted one that would fit in my bedside night-stand drawer. It is larger than I thought it would be, so the fit is quite snug while in the drawer, and a bit difficult to manipulate. I typically leave it on top of the night stand, unless we have company or on the Maid's cleaning day. It is very easy to quickly access my firearm, and the mag holder mounted inside the top cover was a nice surprise also. Very easy to set up the code. the nine volt battery is not included though.

I've read a lot of reviews on gun safes before making my purchase. This one came highly recommended, so I pulled the trigger, so to speak. The box construction was as expected, seemed to be rigid enough, and the keypad system works flawlessly. My big disappointment come from the lock mechanism itself. It seems to require very little movement of the manual key to open. I would bet that if I dropped it on a corner, it would spring open. I am not happy with my purchase, but unfortunately, I threw the box out, eliminating a chance to return. If the manual key mechanism was more secure, as in taking more than 1/32 of a turn to open, I would be please with my purchase.

I like this version of the XL much better than the 'biometric' version I'd first bought (and had to return). The 'bio' vault's fingerprint reader couldn't recognize my fingers accurately . . . took many swipes of my finger across the reader before it would open . . . IF it would open at all. This 4-button combo-code version of their vault works flawlessly every time. Being a new gun owner, I feel safe with keeping my gun in this vault; I can keep the gun away from those who shouldn't have it, but can get to it (and its magazines) quickly if I do need to.

Mine arrived and did not work, it was defective. Requested a return merchandise authorization , still waiting to hear back from Optics Planet. Contacted manufacturer and attempted to correct problem which hat to do with programing and they could not get right either

This is a well-made and sturdy portable gun safe. It comes with a security cable that enables you to secure it to any fixed object that has a 2 inch opening. It is good for the home, auto RV or the boat. I suggest all responsible gun owners to purchase one.