I’m so glad you’re back at the reviews! Your channel is doing more for public safety that all those certain states’ safe storage laws. Doesn’t help if the safe breaks open!
Thank you so much for the review. I’m a soon to be new gun owner and I wanted a small secure safe for a S&W 380 Shield EZ. This is perfect for my needs. Thank you again!
Have you tested the Vaultek Slider series? I've seen the vulnerabilities in their top opening products, but would be interested in seeing their newer line of sliders tested.
I would love to see how this lock handles a drill test. I doubt all of these cam type locks. It seems like it could be drilled out with a large drill bit like 3/8-1/2” in
How hard is it to pull the cable from the little brown piece that connects it form the box so that they could just take the whole box without cutting the steel cable? What's so special about the M-Lock locks from MAKE locks? What tools is it resistant to?
I didn't test how hard it is to pull the cable from the crimped piece. You can contact Steelhead and ask them to provide some testing data on that. The M1 lock is an excellent lock with a sidebar. The lock looks like a wafer lock, but it isn't. The sidebar is inaccessible from inside the keyway, so there is no way to compromise it. The face plate is 1/8th inch steel, and there are also anti-drill pins in the face of it. You're going to have to ruin a drill bit or two, or a couple of screwdrivers, to force it open.
Do you have a recommendation on the best brand besides this brand for a lockbox stored in a vehicle? I have a CCW but there are times were it is not legal for me to carry inside a building. I am a big fan and think that these videos are very educational. All of the research I’ve done has been leading me back to cheap boxes or Amazon (which seem like really poor products).
That depends on how comfortable you are with swapping out locks, and on the level of security you need. The other key-locked boxes don't allow for heavy enough cables, and they aren't made with much steel. I have to leave it to you to decide what you're comfortable with.
Yes, you did. I'm actually trying to mature in my editing, doing things like using less "exciting" transitions, and finding ways to indicate a change in topic without drawing attention with an interesting transition.
They only sent one cable. You can see close-up comparisons between the Steelhead cable and typical cables in a previous video: ua-cam.com/video/88UC2RQXXxo/v-deo.html So I didn't try cutting the one cable they sent me. I explained in the previous video that I don't recommend keeping a gun locked inside one of these in the car. These boxes are for temporary storage.
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I’m so glad you’re back at the reviews! Your channel is doing more for public safety that all those certain states’ safe storage laws. Doesn’t help if the safe breaks open!
Thank you so much for the review. I’m a soon to be new gun owner and I wanted a small secure safe for a S&W 380 Shield EZ. This is perfect for my needs. Thank you again!
You're buying good brands all around!
Have you tested the Vaultek Slider series? I've seen the vulnerabilities in their top opening products, but would be interested in seeing their newer line of sliders tested.
No, I haven't. I don't have much interest in those.
RE the stuck mag: just depress the front of the third bullet. Don't load it with even pressure and it will work.
Thank you sir. Just bought my first firearm
I would love to see how this lock handles a drill test. I doubt all of these cam type locks. It seems like it could be drilled out with a large drill bit like 3/8-1/2” in
Most locks can be drilled. I've been force-testing locks for years. What's the point?
How hard is it to pull the cable from the little brown piece that connects it form the box so that they could just take the whole box without cutting the steel cable?
What's so special about the M-Lock locks from MAKE locks? What tools is it resistant to?
I didn't test how hard it is to pull the cable from the crimped piece. You can contact Steelhead and ask them to provide some testing data on that. The M1 lock is an excellent lock with a sidebar. The lock looks like a wafer lock, but it isn't. The sidebar is inaccessible from inside the keyway, so there is no way to compromise it. The face plate is 1/8th inch steel, and there are also anti-drill pins in the face of it. You're going to have to ruin a drill bit or two, or a couple of screwdrivers, to force it open.
Their website says 6,000 lb pull strength.
Do you have a list of gun safes that you would recommend that can fit under a car seat
Check out my Playlist of recommendations. The handgun safes I recommend are on that list.
Handgun Safe do you like this key version over the push button version? Thank you.
I don't know. The decision to buy one or the other comes down to intended use.
Do you have a recommendation on the best brand besides this brand for a lockbox stored in a vehicle? I have a CCW but there are times were it is not legal for me to carry inside a building. I am a big fan and think that these videos are very educational. All of the research I’ve done has been leading me back to cheap boxes or Amazon (which seem like really poor products).
The recommendations I make are all on my recommendations playlist. See: ua-cam.com/play/PLJp0a5mt3TiTPJpZeA2jKPgYdjHIEvw9k.html
Thanks so much, you’re awesome!!
Really appreciate the work you do. @@HandgunSafe
Are there any inexpensive lockboxes that can be approved by your standards if an upgrade is made to the lock?
That depends on how comfortable you are with swapping out locks, and on the level of security you need. The other key-locked boxes don't allow for heavy enough cables, and they aren't made with much steel. I have to leave it to you to decide what you're comfortable with.
0:53 Did I mention I like this kind of consistent transition?
Yes, you did. I'm actually trying to mature in my editing, doing things like using less "exciting" transitions, and finding ways to indicate a change in topic without drawing attention with an interesting transition.
Were you able to test the cut resistants of the steel cable?
They only sent one cable. You can see close-up comparisons between the Steelhead cable and typical cables in a previous video: ua-cam.com/video/88UC2RQXXxo/v-deo.html
So I didn't try cutting the one cable they sent me. I explained in the previous video that I don't recommend keeping a gun locked inside one of these in the car. These boxes are for temporary storage.
excellent video. any thoughts on their fast access box...same size i think as the large but w/ the simplex lock?
Look at my previous videos.
sorry, didn't see. also an excellent video! @@HandgunSafe