Cheap handgun digital safe - $25 Harbor Freight

[whitehawk]

I've had it for about a month now, still works using the electronic combo.

I'm not special enough to post URLs, so here is the manual link with a space inbetween the /:
harborfreight.com / 9-inch-x-6-inch-x-6-inch-digital-safe-94985.html

I am actually going to install this in my vehicle, when I eventually get my CCW (come on Macomb!).

[XDM 40 cal]

cool If it works, use it...

[who dat]

I am...

www.harborfreight.com/9-inch-x-6-inch-x-6-inch-digital-safe-94985.html

[mikent256]

I purchased a similar safe that could be bolted to the studs and involves a password and key system. I've found it's just easier to keep the key in it and simply type in the password rather than having to fumble for a key+password.

[_DK_]

I purchased a similar safe that could be bolted to the studs and involves a password and key system. I've found it's just easier to keep the key in it and simply type in the password rather than having to fumble for a key+password.

Isn't the key just for alternate access? say the battery dies or something?

[JohnJak]

Isn't the key just for alternate access? say the battery dies or something?
At least he knows were the key is.

[GreaseMonkeySRT]

The phrase "you get what you pay for" comes to mind.

[Groo]

looks like a good decoy to toss some cheap crap into, then just hide the good stuff :scratch:

[johnzilla]

looks like a good decoy to toss some cheap crap into, then just hide the good stuff :scratch:

Agreed, but at 9x6x6 it would probably just be easier to carry the good stuff at all times!

[Pistol Teacher]

I like it. Just curious what is the outside dimensions? Thanks.
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From a review at HF
"This is a great little safe for a handgun. The only problem I had was that it beeped when the buttons are pressed. Not very good if you don't want to alert an intruder you are going for a gun! Easy fix if your handy with a soldering iron, just de-solder the beeper on the circuit board and through it away"

[who dat]

I like it. Just curious what is the outside dimensions? Thanks.
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From a review at HF
"This is a great little safe for a handgun. The only problem I had was that it beeped when the buttons are pressed. Not very good if you don't want to alert an intruder you are going for a gun! Easy fix if your handy with a soldering iron, just de-solder the beeper on the circuit board and through it away"
6 3/4" x 6 3/4" x 9"

[sse]

I hope there's room enough for your most prized possession.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/jwv/ugly.jpg

[who dat]

I hope there's room enough for your most prized possession.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/jwv/ugly.jpg
Only if I cut it into small pieces, but that will never happen. That hat will be worth big money some day. After all, I'm sure it was a limited edition.

[sse]

Can I have it back...?

[sse]

please...?

[who dat]

I'm going to Fruitport Conservation Club today with some friends for some fun shooting. I'm going to wear that hat and try not to laugh while doing so.

Wish me luck.

[tbolt94]

The phrase "you get what you pay for" comes to mind.

I agree with this.... In my experience HF stuff lasts about 3 days most cases .... Maybe 4 if you dont use it at all....

[mishooter]

I agree with this.... In my experience HF stuff lasts about 3 days most cases .... Maybe 4 if you dont use it at all....LOL!

I buy some stuff at HF. Mainly throw-away stuff. They have, or had, a digital multimeter, that seems (seemed?) pretty good, for cheap (about $50, IIRC) that I bought to keep on the boat. I think that's the most expensive thing I've ever bought there and the only thing I've ever bought I hope and expect to work, and keep working.

As for the safe: I would worry that I'd lock something important in it and it subsequently wouldn't open. I think I'll pass.

[dramey82]

As for the safe: I would worry that I'd lock something important in it and it subsequently wouldn't open. I think I'll pass.

This is what I was thinking, you think that you're getting a good buy then you spend a day tearing things apart tring to get it open.

[smac61]

How would this work as a bedside lockup just to keep it away from curious hands and still allow for bump-in-the-night access? The real safe is for theft protection...

[Groo]

As for the safe: I would worry that I'd lock something important in it and it subsequently wouldn't open. I think I'll pass.

don't have a can opener?

[Caribou]

I have one of those and actually use it. It's not huge, but it works just fine and has for over a year. It has a key backup in case the battery fails or the thing just dies. I use the keypad at least once a day, and have never had any issues.

Eventually, I'll be using if for a decoy safe, because I got a bigger fireproof one for my valuables, but it's not because the safe is bad.

YMMV,
Caribou

[customizedcreationz]

Good cheap alternative to expensive type safes.

In fact , it might not be a bad idea to pull the guts out of it and make your own custom small safe for things like a bedside gun.

hmm....

[gohuskers]

This is very cool. Thanks for posting.

[TAC]

I hesitate to put inexpensive electronics, and battery power, between me and my firearm.