Sidearms & Scatterguns Bedside pistol safe

[patriot07]

I currently have a sentry quick access safe, but the door is SOOOOO slow to open, that I'm sure if someone broke in, they'd have already shot me dead before I had a pistol in my hands. It's not the electronics - it's the hydraulic arms that just don't push enough to force it open quickly.

Looking for suggestions for a replacement. I don't need biometric - I'm fine with a code entry or something like that. I just need it to fit a 1911 and open fairly quickly.

 

[bkglock]

I have a Liberty HDX -250 biometric on top of my dresser, it is 7" tall by 11" wide by 12" deep. I would recommend the Liberty biometric because it is fast and has a very fast opening door. From the time you put your finger on the touch pad until the door is open is 1.2 seconds. Before I bought the Liberty I did a lot of research and the Liberty brand was the most highly recommended, and I would agree. Have had mine for about a year now and am very happy with it. Spend the extra money for the biometric. I found mine used on ebay for $125, I believe retail on them is $200

 

[missed]

I have the Liberty HDX also with biometric. Really happy with it

 

[hermosabeach]

One of the strongest pistol boxes is also electronics free-
Fort Knox FTK-PB Pistol Box Handgun Safe
Fort Knox quality is now available in a quick access pistol box, the heaviest on the market. Constructed of a rugged 10 gauge body and a massive 3/16” wrap around door. It also features a gas strut to assist opening and a Simplex lock along with the famous Lifetime Warranty.

• Product Dimensions: 16 x 12 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 21.4 pounds

 

[hermosabeach]

If you are happy with the Sentry- why not fix the strut by removing the strut?

Add an Eye bolt to the door and remove the strut.

Unlock the case and open with the eye bolt or cabinet pull

Something like this
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Liberty...s-Steel-Bar-Drawer-Pull-P02101-SS-C/202023695