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Decent for the right purposes
By Obi Wan on Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2016
This is not going to stop anyone who's really intent on getting inside. But it'll slow down someone enough so that this won't be taken in a quick smash and grab robbery.It makes a good safe to keep under a car seat to hold valuables when you leave the car with a valet or something like that. Yes, a valet or someone like that could force it open, but then he'd have to explain why the safe was clearly forced open. For the valet who just has nosey fingers looking for things that aren't well hidden, this will keep your stuff safe. The cable is strong enough to keep the safe from walking away quickly.It's also thin enough to slide under a car seat easily and stay out of sight. I often go into places where I can't take my phone with me. I like knowing that if someone breaks into my car that my phone can be secured in this so I'm not completely screwed. I think it would take a minute to break the cable or lock unless someone breaks into the car with tools in hand. (But if someone's prepared to break into a lock box with tools, even a hundred dollar safe isn't going to stop them.) A smash and grab car thief is looking for loose change in the cup holder or things like that where they can get in and get away in 20-30 seconds before anyone notices they aren't supposed to be there. They typically aren't going to hang around strong arming a safe cable for a minute or more, drawing attention to themselves.I also think it would work just fine for keeping the kids in your house away from a pistol. (Especially when combined with hiding it out of reach of kids) You could bust the lock with a screwdriver and force, but not without breaking the lock and making it obvious the case had been forced open.If you are worried about a small child stumbling on the case and just being curious what's in it, it will keep them out securely and effectively. If you are worried about someone (kid or otherwise) who is willing to steal from you, you will want to get a more secure safe for a hand gun.As for sizing with a pistol, it fits a full size 1911 perfectly with room for at least 1 magazine. It's not a roomy fit, but it fits. If you're looking for the smallest secure case possible for a full size 1911, this is the one.
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2 people found this helpful
Good Enough... It depends
By aid on Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2020
Edit: Hornady sells the same type of box with a tubular lock already, so no need to retrofit a tubular lock. It costs about the same. I would get the Hornady safe then put a chain on it.Good enough...If youre using it for your home, just to keep kids out. Keeping honest people out, etc... Ive used it multiple times to fly and didnt get any hassles from TSA. Box construction is well made, I don't see any gaps that a screwdriver could easily pry.Bad if...You're using it to secure valuables in your car. 1st, the cable could easily be cut even with a thicker gauge security cable. I can't recommend security cables, any type or thickness. 2nd, the lock is junk. It could be opened with everyday household items. Coffee stirrer, knife, screwdriver, paper clips, etc...Mods...I have this box now dedicated as a pistol car safe. I cant carry at work and travel a lot to places that I don't know what the crime rate is, and need to leave the CCW in the vehicle. This might be a bit much for some but not enough for others. So you do what you think is best. But, if you're serious about keeping your items more resistant to theft in your vehicle, this box needs some simple upgrading.- 5/16x1.5" elevator bolt, nuts and washers. Under $5. Need to drill the hole bigger. An eye bolt could work too, but probably need another lock.- Harbor Freight 3/8x3' chain and U Lock, $20.- Admiral 5/8 tubular cam lock, $8. Had to cut the latch shorter to fit. Cheap lock could still be picked with a picking tool but works better than the original lock.
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