The unit came well packaged and no blemishes. All 3 locking mechanisms work, and the mounting holes in the back made for an easy installation. The foam barrel support was a little close to the bak of the cabinet to clear a large scope, but I was able to use the closed cell packaging foam to extend it slightly. All fit well now. Love it.
PROS:
/ Good pricepoint
/ Good Fit Finish (metal working)
/ Sturdy firearm safe/cabinet hybrid
/ Flexibility to increase security sturdiness
/ Customer service (so far)
CONS:
/ Delivery timing notification (more detail below)
/ Paint/coating (more below)
/ Instructions
Out of the box and installed the Moutec Large Biometric Rifle Safe, New and Improved Fingerprint Long Gun Safe for 5/7 Rifle Shotgun for Home, Quick Access Gun Storage Cabinet is a very good alternative to high/end safes and lower/end gun cabinets with very good theft deterence options. PRICE / When you compared to the costs and features of low/end cabinents versus safes, the Moutecs price/point as a safe/cabinet hybrid is reasonable. BUILD / The Moutec is essentially a 14 guage steel box with a much heavier door that has 5 bolts (1 top, 3 left, 1 bottom) with 2 hinges on the right. The door is slightly recessed (a nice security feature) and the Moutec is HEAVY at 108 LBS empty. MOUNTING the Moutec is ESSENTIAL as the stout, heavy door, when open, will tip the Moutec over. In general the metal working fit and finish is quite good BUT the paint application on my Moutec has a few problems on the inside back wall at center and on the outside left wall towards top. Given my Moutec is not sitting in the open and its in a dry place Im ok with this. This does not appear to be a general problem in reviews but is a quality control miss. SECURITY/STURDINESS/FLEXIBILITY / The Moutec provides alot of flexibility for mounting and how its mounted can increase its sturdiness and security. The lag bolts (included), mounted into the 3 rear wall holes are a safety minimum for tipping over. But the difference between having drywall ripped out or not will be if you mount to cement and/or to a stud. In my case I drilled a 4th back wall hole higher up just below the security lock box and went with 4 / 2x4s between the studs, using 3 deck hex screws for the studs, 2.5 for the Moutec wall holes (including washer lock/washer). A 5th 2x4 was used right at the top to prevent any finger/hold leverage for pulling on the Moutec. The 2x4s also allowed a base board to be cleared. In additon with 2 / 2.5 through the floor holes the 108LB Moutec is not going anywhere fast. CUSTOMER SERVICE has so far been responsive and reasonable for US onshore timezones. The webite looks mainland China based so registering to extend your warranty from 1/3 years will have a different look and feel and may leave you asking questions if your warranty has been submitted/registered. INSTRUCTIONS / My instructions are missing some steps for doing the initial re/set of the lock codes. MAKE SURE to register fingerprints as any fingerprint will initially open the safe until you do. Also when code, fingerprint or key has unlocked the Moutec, then turn the locks outer/dial 30 degrees and then the lock handle 45 degrees. Reverse steps to close. The numbers appear reversed in my instructions. With a little experimentation it was not hard to figure out and and write down corrections in the instructions. Customer service and online videos may be quicker, if questions. DELIVERY / My safe came 2 days early without notification and was sitting in the driveway with rifle safe on the box as the neighborhood drove by. No one is looking to advertise firearm storage at their house so this is a customer service and security miss. Otherwise the Moutec came well packaged in carboard, bublewrap and foam materials. The box was punctured in one place but there was no damage to the Moutec. SUMMARY / If youre a 1st time gun owner or getting back into shooting sports this is a very good starting point for securing your firearms. All gun storage including the Moutec has less storage space than expected (read outer/inner dimensions) and the foam rests included with the Moutec do not optimize space. For ideas to maximize Moutec storage space read Moutec reviews and do some surfing. The Moutec is a solid 4+ star rating for hybrid safe/cabinet firearm storage out of the box and installed. This review will be updated for any material positive/negative changes in the Moutecs performance. Expected.
Needs to be screwed into a wall or floor. It could tip, so be safe.
Other than that, it works. Biometric appear to work properly. If you dont enter any fingerprint data, ANYONES fingerprint will open the unit. So take the time to put one or two sets in.
My wife had a hard time with the sequencing of the actions to unlock the safe, but after some help she got it down. It can be tricky.
Ok for small/medium secure storage. Good deal and was easy to put together.
Included instructions are mostly worthless. Instructions for programming finger and passcode dont work for me. YouTube instructions dont either. Otherwise this is a good product. I love it space saver I am back to buy another one.
Although Im happy with the price vs product, it is a glorified gun cabinet that can easily be cut with a Sawzall. The other problem i have is a regular clip installed and the door will not shut. Overall cheap way to lock up valuables. Three Stars.
Overall an excellent security cabinet, for this size and type the best we could find. Large enough to hold more than just a few things but fits in a small space quite well. The lock works better than expected with all features working cleanly and the battery backup is a great idea / nice feature. The construction is more 14 gauge and well done, with good door hinges and smooth door. Frankly, the Vaultec has thinner metal with WIFI / hardly enough to justify 3 times the amount. As for what Id like to see done better: Thicker gauge metal on the floor (it flexes when bolted down), back wall mounting options so can put pistol holders without drilling the metal, and better quality lock if not raise the price to much. But to be honest, this is simply a quick access security cabinet in our bedroom / our Liberty safe is primary. But for that function it is pretty good for the price.
Finally / customer service so far has been great, with quick response to questions and sending out a the door organizer. If it had slightly heavier gauge floor construction and slightly better lock, it would get 5 stars. Even so, seems better than any of the other options out there. Easy directions.
A feature of this that I dont like is that it cannot go on silent mode permanently, so I have to beep it every morning when my wife is sleeping. It does the job though for a lower priced model, which I appreciate! Excellent product!
Reviews
Awesome product
Awesome safe for starters. Love the gadgets, well made and super easy to install. My daughter love it!!!
Very satisfied.
The unit came well packaged and no blemishes. All 3 locking mechanisms work, and the mounting holes in the back made for an easy installation. The foam barrel support was a little close to the bak of the cabinet to clear a large scope, but I was able to use the closed cell packaging foam to extend it slightly. All fit well now. Love it.
Perfect Firearm Storage
Great! Delivered quickly and its everything I need. Save some money and buy this.
Good Alternative to High/end Safes Low/end Cabinets
PROS: / Good pricepoint / Good Fit Finish (metal working) / Sturdy firearm safe/cabinet hybrid / Flexibility to increase security sturdiness / Customer service (so far) CONS: / Delivery timing notification (more detail below) / Paint/coating (more below) / Instructions Out of the box and installed the Moutec Large Biometric Rifle Safe, New and Improved Fingerprint Long Gun Safe for 5/7 Rifle Shotgun for Home, Quick Access Gun Storage Cabinet is a very good alternative to high/end safes and lower/end gun cabinets with very good theft deterence options. PRICE / When you compared to the costs and features of low/end cabinents versus safes, the Moutecs price/point as a safe/cabinet hybrid is reasonable. BUILD / The Moutec is essentially a 14 guage steel box with a much heavier door that has 5 bolts (1 top, 3 left, 1 bottom) with 2 hinges on the right. The door is slightly recessed (a nice security feature) and the Moutec is HEAVY at 108 LBS empty. MOUNTING the Moutec is ESSENTIAL as the stout, heavy door, when open, will tip the Moutec over. In general the metal working fit and finish is quite good BUT the paint application on my Moutec has a few problems on the inside back wall at center and on the outside left wall towards top. Given my Moutec is not sitting in the open and its in a dry place Im ok with this. This does not appear to be a general problem in reviews but is a quality control miss. SECURITY/STURDINESS/FLEXIBILITY / The Moutec provides alot of flexibility for mounting and how its mounted can increase its sturdiness and security. The lag bolts (included), mounted into the 3 rear wall holes are a safety minimum for tipping over. But the difference between having drywall ripped out or not will be if you mount to cement and/or to a stud. In my case I drilled a 4th back wall hole higher up just below the security lock box and went with 4 / 2x4s between the studs, using 3 deck hex screws for the studs, 2.5 for the Moutec wall holes (including washer lock/washer). A 5th 2x4 was used right at the top to prevent any finger/hold leverage for pulling on the Moutec. The 2x4s also allowed a base board to be cleared. In additon with 2 / 2.5 through the floor holes the 108LB Moutec is not going anywhere fast. CUSTOMER SERVICE has so far been responsive and reasonable for US onshore timezones. The webite looks mainland China based so registering to extend your warranty from 1/3 years will have a different look and feel and may leave you asking questions if your warranty has been submitted/registered. INSTRUCTIONS / My instructions are missing some steps for doing the initial re/set of the lock codes. MAKE SURE to register fingerprints as any fingerprint will initially open the safe until you do. Also when code, fingerprint or key has unlocked the Moutec, then turn the locks outer/dial 30 degrees and then the lock handle 45 degrees. Reverse steps to close. The numbers appear reversed in my instructions. With a little experimentation it was not hard to figure out and and write down corrections in the instructions. Customer service and online videos may be quicker, if questions. DELIVERY / My safe came 2 days early without notification and was sitting in the driveway with rifle safe on the box as the neighborhood drove by. No one is looking to advertise firearm storage at their house so this is a customer service and security miss. Otherwise the Moutec came well packaged in carboard, bublewrap and foam materials. The box was punctured in one place but there was no damage to the Moutec. SUMMARY / If youre a 1st time gun owner or getting back into shooting sports this is a very good starting point for securing your firearms. All gun storage including the Moutec has less storage space than expected (read outer/inner dimensions) and the foam rests included with the Moutec do not optimize space. For ideas to maximize Moutec storage space read Moutec reviews and do some surfing. The Moutec is a solid 4+ star rating for hybrid safe/cabinet firearm storage out of the box and installed. This review will be updated for any material positive/negative changes in the Moutecs performance. Expected.
Very good safe for my rifles
Very good production.
Functional, does the job.
Needs to be screwed into a wall or floor. It could tip, so be safe. Other than that, it works. Biometric appear to work properly. If you dont enter any fingerprint data, ANYONES fingerprint will open the unit. So take the time to put one or two sets in. My wife had a hard time with the sequencing of the actions to unlock the safe, but after some help she got it down. It can be tricky. Ok for small/medium secure storage. Good deal and was easy to put together.
Who to program finger and passcode
Included instructions are mostly worthless. Instructions for programming finger and passcode dont work for me. YouTube instructions dont either. Otherwise this is a good product. I love it space saver I am back to buy another one.
gun cabinet not a safe!
Although Im happy with the price vs product, it is a glorified gun cabinet that can easily be cut with a Sawzall. The other problem i have is a regular clip installed and the door will not shut. Overall cheap way to lock up valuables. Three Stars.
Great Quick Access Security Cabinet
Overall an excellent security cabinet, for this size and type the best we could find. Large enough to hold more than just a few things but fits in a small space quite well. The lock works better than expected with all features working cleanly and the battery backup is a great idea / nice feature. The construction is more 14 gauge and well done, with good door hinges and smooth door. Frankly, the Vaultec has thinner metal with WIFI / hardly enough to justify 3 times the amount. As for what Id like to see done better: Thicker gauge metal on the floor (it flexes when bolted down), back wall mounting options so can put pistol holders without drilling the metal, and better quality lock if not raise the price to much. But to be honest, this is simply a quick access security cabinet in our bedroom / our Liberty safe is primary. But for that function it is pretty good for the price. Finally / customer service so far has been great, with quick response to questions and sending out a the door organizer. If it had slightly heavier gauge floor construction and slightly better lock, it would get 5 stars. Even so, seems better than any of the other options out there. Easy directions.
Pretty good safe!
A feature of this that I dont like is that it cannot go on silent mode permanently, so I have to beep it every morning when my wife is sleeping. It does the job though for a lower priced model, which I appreciate! Excellent product!
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