Customer Reviews

V-Line Hide Away Keyless Security System for Valubles and Firearms (Black)

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For several years we have used an electronic safe to store a handgun for home defense. I always had the disadvantages of electronic safes in the back of my mind; but continued to use it until the point was driven home by the latch motor malfunctioning unexpectedly.

Since I had to get a new safe anyway, I decided to try out the V-Line Hide-Away; and I have been impressed by it so far. Here are the things I like about it:
1) It is easier and quicker to open than our previous GunVault safe. My wife and I both can get this open in probably 1/3-1/2 the time that it took to open the GunVault GV2000.
2) There is no delay or irritating beep if you mess up the combo - I like that I can just start over immediately and try again.
3) Our main reason for needing this safe is to keep firearms away from the kids, and this Hide-Away safe has a solid build and is easily mountable to do just that.
4) The quality of this safe is top notch - it just seems like a solid, well built piece of hardware.

The main downside to this safe, for me, is the slide-out drawer. It seems like it would actually be a bit easier to just have a wider opening where I could reach in and grab what I want without sliding out the drawer; but that's just my opinion. I also added a rubber drawer stop tab to the front of the drawer so the latch mechanism won't scratch the finish and it will close more quietly when the drawer isn't completely pushed in.

I would also say that cost is a downside, but it's hard to complain when comparing the quality of this side-by-side against the GunVault safes (especially the newer ones).

Overall, I highly recommend this handgun safe if you are looking for an option that is secure, easy to access, and doesn't rely on electronics.

The body of the V-Line Hide Away Security System is made up of thick sheet metal similar to that used in gun lockers. If mounted correctly I believe it will strongly deter children from getting to a pistol or other contents stored inside. Both myself and my wife can access the safe quickly and reliably and there is no issue with lining up our hands to the lock's push buttons day or night, although we do live near street lights so our room is never pitch black. The safe was pricey in my opinion but the other push button alternatives I have seen are toy quality and/or require batteries and some even make beeping sounds. This safe opens fairly quiet but the buttons do make light clicking sounds common to any mechanical push button lock. Using this safe I can get to my pistol nearly 2 or 3 seconds faster than the biometric safe that I had before, given the biometric safe actually worked. Overall the safe is relatively fast to open, quality built, and has a reliable all mechanical combination lock. If you are serious about a pistol safe and likewise are not satisfied with unreliable battery powered novelty safes then I believe you will agree that this is one of the best small pistol safes available.

Completely worthless brick as they ship it to you without telling you the combination. Therefore it is completely useless waste of money.