Hi everyone,
So in my previous residence (a rented house) I had my HD shotgun mounted in a ShotLock which was bolted to a wall stud near my side of the bed. I liked it. It was very fast access and good security.
However, we just moved into our first home and the Missus doesn't want to the shotgun "out on display" any more in the ShotLock. Just doesn't like the aesthetic of it. She's perfectly content with buying some kind of under-the-bed locker/safe to replace it though so that I can remain the quick and easy access I want, but not break up the aesthetics of the bedroom.
There seems to umpteen of the damned things on the market though, so I was hoping to tap the collective knowledge of the board to see if anyone could recommend any brands or models? It would at least help narrow the search.
Some of my criteria:
- Preferably a manual coded lock (like the ShotLock). I don't want electronics failing on me at the wrong time, but I also don't want to fumble with a key in the dark during an adrenaline rush.
- Preferably has some kind of pull-out drawer to make access easier. Not a deal breaker by any means though, just a preference.
- Needs to fit a shotgun (Mossberg 500 Special Purpose), but preferably could also fit an AR with magazine and optic attached in case I ever decide to change my HD firearm of choice.
- Budget: Looking at $500 or less. Willing to spend more if I need to in order to get what I want, but don't want to blow the budget what with having a new house (and all that comes with it) already eating up our funds
Thanks!