GunVault GV1000S Gun Safe Review

The GunVault company is one of the leaders in the safe making industry. Their top of the range gun storage solution only confirms that. The GunVault GV1000S Mini Vault Standard Gun Safe has been on the market for more than 10 years and has prooven its value during that period.

Features of GunVault GV1000S Gun Safe

You can use it practically anywhere because it offers many mounting options and a compact design. The GV1000S comes with holes punched in the bottom to allow hard mounting. A drilling template to facilitate easier mounting is included too. However, it does not have to be permanently mounted, but could serve as a portable safe as well (weights only 9 lbs.). A high security is ensured by its solid construction – 16 gauge steel housing – and an improved high strength lock mechanism and precise fittings making it very hard to pry open with hand tools (the manufacturer actually states it is “impossible”).

The interior size is 3″ x 7″ x 11″ – sufficient to hold a full-size handgun with an extra magazine and a few other smaller valuables. It is lined with a soft foam to protect your firearms from being scratched or damaged. At the same time it prevents them from rattling during a transport. There are also LED lights inside helpful when it’s dark.

A major feature distinguishing the GunVault GV1000S from its competition is the locking system. It utilizes the patented No-Eyes Keypad to provide a very quick access. When using it there is no need to actually watch the keypad because you can feel it with your fingers. That way you can get your gun even in the dark. At the same time it is still secure offering over 12 million access code combinations to choose from – this is achieved by the possibility of pressing multiple finger buttons at a time. When a combination is entered the GV1000S gun safe confirms it with an audio feedback – this feature, however, might be disabled if you prefer privacy (stealth mode operation). When a wrong code is entered repeatedly, the keypad is blocked for a limited amount of time. It also remembers invalid entry attempts and warns the owner using a tamper indicator. The keypad is electronic powered by a 9 Volt battery which allows for better portability. A low battery indicator will let you know when a battery needs to be replaced using both audio and LED. If you don’t change it in time, there is still an option to get access using backup override keys (two included).

The GunVault manufacturer offers an exclusive 5 year full waranty for fire and burglary. Make sure to read conditions on their website.

Advantages

• Very fast access to the gun safe
• Many mounting options (wall, floor or other places)
• Nice design with a shiny scratch proof casing
• Long battery life (but depends on the usage frequency)

Disadvantages

• Only a single code combination can be programmed (multiple users have to share it)
• It lacks an alternative power source (AC)

Conclusion

To conclude this review – the GunVault GV1000S Mini Vault Standard Gun Safe has been on the market for long time and prooved its reliability and security. Comparing to other manufacturers’s safes it offers a unique electronic locking system – very fast and secure. All that for a reasonable price. You can find very good reviews and rating (>4 stars) from many verified Amazon customers.