Shot Lock 1911 Full Handgun Solo-Vault Safe

Works great! Sturdy and dependable. Perfect for a Car or Truck in the summer. Batteries have a maximum operating temperature of 130 F (55 C). A parked car in the sun can reach temps of 150 F, or higher. I can't rely on an electronic safe when the battery could explode or die. [Fumbling for a backup key is the last thing I want, and keeping a key near the safe seems risky]. Plus, in winter time a battery malfunctions below zero F. The 1911 Shot Lock uses a Simplex mechanical lock, requiring no batteries or key override. It's easy to change the code.You can press 2 buttons at once, but can't repeat any numbers in your code. Mix up your numbers and the thief won't have time to guess. The strength and quality of this safe makes up for the limited # of possible codes. I have found that using 2 buttons at once works fine, most of the time. A few times I had trouble pushing 2 buttons down at exactly the same time (my fault, my hand was angled and fingers were crooked), the code didn't work and I had to repeat it. Consider not using 2 buttons at once as part of your code. Adrenalin could cause a mistake when entering a code this way. You should get used to it either way. It slides perfectly under the seat of many cars. For tie down, I recommend the use of a heavy chain and padlocks rather than a cable in the corner slot. Cables are wimpy. Padlock one end of the chain to your seat frame, and slide a 2nd padlock thru the safe's corner slot and lock to chain. Shot Lock is the next level of portable gun safe. Much more secure than StackOn, GunVault, etc. My friends were impressed by the quality.

The safe served me well for several years and was never subjected to abuse or the elements. The box is used to transfer items across state lines, and without reason failed to open with the firearm inside. Nothing was jammed in the latches, but a single 12" screwdriver forcefully inserted in the side - with 30 seconds effort - released the hatch??!! Item removed, but if needed in an emergency, would have been another issue. Wish it was still under warranty.

I have been shopping around for different safes across the web and stores but nothing really fit the bill that is portable, durable and secure. That is, until I came across the shot lock 1911. It is not an over exaggeration to say this safe is one of the best, if not the best, for the price. Sure you can opt to pay less by selecting a sub $50 safe, but you will likely get what you pay for. For me, the 1911 model fits two firearms and two magazines (glock 23 and sig p228) comfortably. The safe is durable and well-constructed, also the lining inside protects your items. The locking mechanism and push button is easy to use and better than having to make sure you have batteries--more reliable, IMHO. I will be purchasing another soon--one to safely secure items in my car and another for home. I highly recommend this safe without hesitation.

Bought for my Glock G19 compact, big enough to fit both my g19 and g26, or one full size with a extra mag. As is I keep just the g19, two mags and 100 rounds of ammo in a plastic bag, with no problems. This is one of the few safes that is a FULL mechanical lock, no batteries required, kinda sad but this type are in short supply these days. I much prefer this type if you plan to use this to store your home defense gun. It comes with pre-drilled holes so it can be mounted to something and is felt lined. The code is also resettable, and is easy to operate.

I have purchased three of these #1911 Shot locks from amazon and the locks do not work right on any. The last one could be opened by entering any combination of random numbers then turning the knob to clear and then unlock and it would open! The screws were loose on all of them to the point that the locks moved around, The last one came with lock screws laying inside the (safe?). (I bought these because I own the smaller CCW Shot Lock purchased from Gear Meister on Amazon, I have changed the combination several times and it always works like it should). Save your money on these 1911's and buy a quality safe. Caveat emptor

I'm giving it 3 stars because I have only had it a day and can not review it durability. At first glance it looks nice, I like that it has a handle. The non electronic push button combo gives me piece of mind compared to a battery dependent locking mech that may fail and then you have to scramble for a key in the dark. 1911 full handgun solo model is very roomy inside. It easily fits a glock 19 with room for 3 spare mags, probably 4 if you want to cram them in.I don't own a 1911 but I know how big they are and see no reason why one wouldn't fit with room for a mag or 2. I also like that the over all size of the safe is very compact, which is great for travel. The over all construction seems ok. On a security level of 1 to 5 I would give it a 3. To be fair I don't think I would give any small single gun safe a good security rating. They are not meant to keep out anyone who is determined. They are only meant to keep out children and anyone else who may be over for a party. Any small safe can easily be opened with a grinder and those cheesy steel cables that come with most safes only slow people down. This safe does not come with a steel cable but has slots for one and also pre drilled holes to bolt it down with the provided lags. I don't see the point in spending a fortune on a Fort Knox pistol safe or anything more then 150 bucks. They are just not that secure. If you want a real safe then get a real 500 lb gun safe.