HOMAK HS10036683 Electronic Access Pistol Box, 10 X 3.5 X 7.5 Inch
by Homak Manufacturing
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of HOMAK HS10036683 Electronic Access Pistol Box, 10 X 3.5 X 7.5 Inch
Customer Review: Good for keeping weapons away from kids
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a decent product. It is a little overpriced in my opinion, but the best affordable option available that I am aware of. It is useful for keeping a handgun safe from young children, and makes it difficult for older children to gain access. However, a really determined older child could break into the box by prying it open. If your child is the type to do something like this, don't buy this box. If you want to use the box to store valuables, it might slow down an intruder, but it would probably be smarter to just hide them.
Pros:
-The access code feature is well implemented. You can program any code you like.
-Enough space for a handgun, some ammo, and a few other things.
-Can be mounted to a wall fairly easily. This could potentially make it more difficult for a child to pry it open.
-Has the option of connecting a 9V battery to power the locking mechanism in the event that the batteries die.
Cons:
-The locking mechanism is not very durable. Could be pried open easily.
-The battery compartment is cheap. I can envision some scenarios where the batteries might fall out.
Customer Review: Works well, fits in drawer - holds 1 gun
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this as a bedside solution for my gun. I have small kids in the house and couldn't keep a gun by the bed without some kind of lock box. This model (6683) is small though. Fits a sub-compact handgun and maybe would fit a slightly larger, but not by much. Fits very nicely in a small drawer though and is just the thing I needed. As some noted, it's not a safe, but a good little lockbox. I like the battery failsafe on the outside too.
I also bought a mid-size (6684) model. It arrived today and the door won't latch. It's a couple inches deeper, but since I am returning it, I am just going to get the larger one. I would think you could put th larger one under a bed or in a closet, but not in a drawer. Only the small, maybe the mid-side are for drawers. They all just the same door panel/code component, Homak just attaches a different depth box on them each.
So, though 1 of 2 has a problem, I'm still buying.
Customer Review: Very Good For The Price
Summary: 4 Stars
I actually have this pistol box's big brother- the medium pistol box. This box works great for a great price. Again, as others have stated, it won't keep a burglar from making off with this box, but it will keep children and guests from "finding" and handling your firearms. It is easy to operate and program. We practice with it every day and it opens quickly- within a couple seconds.
After having this for about 2 months, the door began to stick closed. The keypad was working and I could hear the lock releasing the door, but the door would only open after several tries. The solution was to put a couple drops of oil at the point where the latch catches the door. Now it opens more smoothly than when it was new. When I buy another one of these (and I intend to do that), I will oil the latch as soon as I open the box.
Customer Review: Fine for one small frame pistol
Summary: 4 Stars
Price was great and I was happy to get free shipping also. I couldnt find anything with the features and price in my local area and you could spend a lot more on the web.
This thing works fine. The opening for the door is kind of small and I even have to tilt my Steyr M9 to get it in and out, but fits fine once inside. If you want to have roomy, easy full hand access, you should look at something bigger. The reset button was rather difficult to locate when programming the code. The instructions dont give the best description of where to find it, but after that no problem. I did not mount this or bolt it to anything. I figured being in here gives me quick access to the weapon but if someone grabs it, it is just a heavy thing to hit someone with.
Customer Review: Good to go
Summary: 4 Stars
All the concerns I had about this unit where put at eas when I recieved it in the mail. The non key over ride I was worried about is addresed with an external pos / neg battery attachment point if the bettery goes dead. The unit is stout and would be difficult to enter. The only problem I had with the unit was the lack of holes drilled in the center of the back for mounting to a single wall stud. The unit has four holes one in each corner so I drilled three consecutive holes in the a line from top to bottom and put three larg screws into the wall stud. Also I would get some self adhesive fuzzy side velcro to cover the screws to resist marring your hand gun. I liked this unit so much I have purchased two more to place around my home.