Titan SecurityTitan Gun Safe Pistol Vault, Fail-Safe Mechanical Lock Fast Rugged Handgun Safe with Auto Delivery Holster & Two Quick Release Brackets accommodate guns up to 10” long with light, Model AS-2020-02

###Intro to review: I have purchased one of those "place finger here and hold until the safe opens" gun safes. In my opinion, they're good for times when you're sleepy and/or panicky and there's an emergency. I know if I'm ever awakened by an intruder, I will be shaking like a leaf and there's no way I'm working a key. So a fingerprint scanner is ideal. The main problem I have with those is the fact they rely on electronics. I know, they are VERY reliable, but I want 100% reliability in cases like this. I also want 100% "keep my kids OUT of it" as well, and I keep hearing about how your fingerprint COULD potentially stay on the scanner, and just pushing the button could open it. (Tip:always swipe down to smudge your print) Also, the one I purchased was such a poor design, it would open without me even using my fingerprint or having an old print on there, about 8 times out of 20!! So I immediately sent it back and vowed to not use those again. I'm sure there are some great ones, but they're not my cup o tea.###None of that has anything to do with this product, but prefaces why I like this design. It is all mechanical; no batteries to replace, nothing to plug in or charge! It is a time-tested design that is very reliable. It is fast to open (I can open mine in less than two seconds in total darkness with either hand, and that's being careful and taking my time). When it's locked, it stays locked, keeping my kids out.This particular model can be mounted under a bed, under a drawer, side of a cabinet, or left loose to be portable. I left mine portable so I could carry it in the car if needed. When the door opens, it presents the firearm, making it easy to grab.You can adjust it for different sized firearms, and you can even adjust it so that the door stays open when you swing it up, and to close it, you lift up on the firearm after placing it inside, to release the latch. (Careful, the door swings down at that point! Watch your hand!) I added a small nut and bolt in the holster to hold my 9mm Sig P239 better. The holster is designed to accommodate larger firearms, so I "pinched" it together a bit with an additional bolt, which vastly improved it. Also, I moved the swing arm to present my pistol out further when the door is opened. That part, as well as modifying it to stay open, is documented in the instructions. The additional bolt was my idea.I HIGHLY recommend this for anyone with kids, and is concerned about biometric safes' downsides, and wants something fast and reliable. If you get one, practice opening it at night, when you're sleepy, in total darkness, with one hand, then the other. It's easy to mess up when you are panicking, but muscle memory is your ally!

This safe was very expensive, but it works simply and consistently. I can have my gun out of the safe and in my hand in about 3 seconds while lying in bed. No batteries or electronics to rely on. I have another battery dependent safe that has a combination lock. When the batteries went dead, I realized I had lost the default combination and now have to use a key to get into it. The Titan is very good, but very expensive. But I have little grandchildren around, so couldn't take a chance. I consider it worth the investment in the long run.

Returned it. Was a let down and here’s why:SHORT STORY: It’s over priced for what it is. It’s not practical for most handguns and it’s not as smooth and easy to access as portrayed; especially not in a high stress situation.Detailed version:1. I have a Walter pdp compact, 4”. Is does not fit well in this safe. It seems that this safe works best for revolvers with long bent out handles so you have something to grab. The metal is too close to the gun for a regular hand gun that it actually makes it harder to access in a pinch, defeating the point of the “quick access” safe.2. It’s not spring loaded. The videos make it seem as if the gun springs out to you but in reality is lever operated. As the lid opens, the levers push the gun up. So add in the weight of the gun, metal lever, mechanical lock, and metal lid, it doesn’t open nearly as easily as the images and videos make it seem. It was a let down given that I wanted to mount mine vertically.

I looked at probably a hundred different kinds of pistol safes, and decided the Kaba simplex lock was the most reliable option, especially if you need access in a dangerous situation. The Titan has the simplex lock, PLUS the holster system that lifts your handgun out of the box for grab n go access. it also has multiple mounting options, and left or right handed option. True, this costs more than some other pistol safes, but if a life or death situation ever happens in my home, the extra $100 will seem a pittance. And with children in my home, handgun security is not where I want to skimp! I also found this very easy to travel with.

Safe works great for what it is. And that is to keep children and guests off of my firearm while still giving me quick, reliable, and easy access to it.Holds my 4" XD9 with TLR-4 tactical light in the included holster great.Only real complaint I have is that when the gun safe is vertical, the lid does not lock open for me.The lid locks open when the safe is on its side or laying down flat. But not when it is pointed upward.With that said, I will buy another for my other pistols in the future.

I had trouble with setting the combination. They were very patient and helpful over the phone, going above and beyond any customer service events I have had in the past. This type of gun safe is the best way to be a responsible gun owner, safely transporting a gun from place to place.

Doesn’t look good in a sports car , the box is to big !

Combination works but door won’t open please help asap