The BEST Quick Access Rifle Safe! (2019) | Vaultek RS500i Review

[@dannyab2007]

I think it’s great for what it is designed to be. This was not made to be an executive safe. However, at $1,300 it should come with the shelf and other internal accessories that are essential.

[@drewtri3155]

At $1300 it should have at least a basic fire rating. Otherwise it's just an overpriced, overengineered stack-on.

[@coboslionel]

Totally agree I'm sending my back this week

[@mattb12341]

Lionel Cobos you didn’t like it? And what you pay that much and it doesn’t even come with a self or accessory’s to hold you firearms

[@zilch7116]

It should provide a decent fire rating, and include all shelving and etc for the price, of it doesn’t, it should also include a build in humid. Too to prevent rusting and etc, as well as a light inside for the price, get something cheaper that does the same thing

[@edrosa3485]

At $1300 it should buy me dinner and whisper sweet nothings in my ear...

[@jonathanbarker2592]

Yeah seeing a lot of comments on here on people thinking this is something it's not. This was meant SOLELY to be a faster, less obtrusive way to keep a rifle close at hand, and easy to access. This was NOT meant to replace your full-scale Liberty safes. Or keep your valuables safe from a fire. Come on people. How many of you can put your Liberty Safes in your bedroom? Or in a closet next to the front door for quick access. Or can even push hidden buttons for immediate access to a rifle? Ok then. Anyone else with a redundant comment where they'd like to show how little their range of conception is?

[@benw9431]

Jonathan Barker well when it’s being presented as a safe, what did you expect?

[@jonathanbarker2592]

@@benw9431 nothing more than common sense. Never ONCE in the video is the claim made "replace your safes with this". The entire video is centered around how quickly its accessed, and what features it has that bigger normal safes dont. Literally every point in this video is about where you can put it and how fast you can access it. That's all it is. He doesnt make any comparisons to traditional safes beyond those points. Just watch the video.

[@benw9431]

Jonathan Barker your right, he doesn’t say that but he still calls it a safe nonetheless. For the price of this product it’s no wonder people are comparing it to actual safes. This thing is a glorified ammunition cabinet, not a safe.

[@jonathanbarker2592]

@@benw9431 you can put whatever you want in it brother. Ammunition, your Oscar, or a full sized rifle. It's got a lock. It's made of metal. Nobody is getting into it without some serious effort. And its smaller and faster to open than a full size gun safe. End of story. Not sure why this is such a difficult concept. If you're not in need of a certain new tool on the market, it doesnt make that tool illegitimate or not good at its job. Just means you're not the target market audience. This is a niche tool. And its pretty solid for what it does.

[@benw9431]

Jonathan Barker it’s not a safe, period. I’ve looked at the specs on this product, three minutes and an angle grinder, you’re in there. That’s not serious work. The point your making about it being “faster” is a moot point when the majority of safes today come with a keypad for quick access that are just as “fast”. Could the vaultek be half a second quicker? Sure, but does half a second justify this price point? No. I’m not saying this product is illegitimate, I’m saying it’s being misrepresented as something it’s not, and I’m not just picking on vaultek, the majority of the “safe” industry does this marketing bs. So it’s always good to inform consumers what they’re really getting, and in this case, they’re paying close to the price of a real safe but not getting an actual safe.

[@danyd878]

Nice! Looks like a high-tech version of the SecureIt Agile safe. I think I would stick with SecureIt because of the price.

[@ashe18c20]

I’m a fan of VAULTEK. Thanks for the review. I’ll be looking for one when refurbished ones come out.

[@detroit_toyhunter74]

I really like this safe, the tech and the modular construction is awesome

[@00ttvr6]

Love the safe, love the look, love the WiFi. But....I have a Winchester bandit with electronic lock. Quick access and half the price. They need to revisit the price point.

[@djlunchmeat7710]

i just got mine...i love it so far

[@joshuafields9754]

This is a great safe for areas like California that requires you to property store your firearms that you’d use for home defense not just storage

[@killer2600]

At 11:30 what would the point of the safe be with smartkey being in the same room as the safe? If all someone has to do is find the button and push it why do you need the safe at all? Just hide your guns, it's the same thing for much cheaper. As others have commented, at the price point better, less high-tech but still quick to access, safes with electronic locks can be had. The only advantage of this safe then becomes it's lighter weight and high-tech features to play with.

[@Bolt_uhp]

Great vid! I also grew up with extremely sweaty hands (hyperhydrosis) so I feel your pain. I ended up having surgery to correct it and it’s life changing! I would highly recommend looking into it. Cheers!

[@misagankoyan5713]

Great functioning safe with tons of awesome features, but at the price point of $1250 is way more then what I'd be willing to pay.

[@elitehvm7360]

I agree..! Way too much for a safe that size..

[@GoWokeGoBroke2023]

Step up your money game

[@Hours-zi9js]

They should make an rs800i. 2 inches deeper, 4 inches wider. Thick gauge walls, 190lbs instead of 90.. That, I would buy

[@bananadwx]

Nice safe, but $1300 to hold only 3 rifles....I don’t know man

[@phillysupra]

Idk about you, but I don't store all mine in one place but I do agree the price is crazy

[@Pewpew45]

Great video. This is perfect for my needs. Placed an order for one today.

[@usernameisusername]

I have 2 VT products. Work everytime. Great quick access "safes". Thank you Chad for the clarification comment about quick access. That is vt's mo and they are good at it. However.... Even with some great design features this is a product that will not sell at that size and price. Oh and do not display your safes boys and girls. Chad you did a great job on this review though. Now I am off to caress my two VT pistol safes with love.

[@BigO4185]

Big money for limited space. Liberty safes give you much more!

[@sugarfree4073]

Do liberty safes alert you when they are tampered with? Just curious

[@Pewpew45]

Great video Chad. I bought one a couple of months ago and it’s perfect for my needs. Also just ordered a VT20i after watching another review you did. Great products and customer service as well.

[@brentcarpenter3688]

I like it. I just wish it was a little larger and could work as a permanent safe. I would like to keep guns in there for trips away from home ect.but it’s obviously not capable of stopping someone from getting into it with a pry bar.

[@Legendary_Enigma]

This safe is dope.. does it have any fire or water resistance at all?

[@Legendary_Enigma]

Green Light Shooting figured that was the case, still a dope safe. I’ll probably be getting one anyway lol 🤙🏽

[@fcorral2727]

Bought one today! Love it, thx for the tips!

[@xDrGeek]

I would be nice if they had an option/way to change the door swing.

[@garyjustgary5059]

Thanks for the review. Safe is a little on the smaller side for my liking though. I’d be more interested if it were wider.

[@glent5659]

This is sweet. Too small for my needs though and I’d gladly pay more money for an XL version.

[@zilch7116]

Just get a real safe at that price then

[@glent5659]

@@zilch7116 Thank you for that brilliant contribution, lol.

[@benw9431]

Sorry but I think vaultek has lost their minds on this one. 1300$ for what is essentially an ammunition cabinet is crazy. You can spend half that and get the same thing from a number of brands that’s just as fast to open. Also, I wouldn’t be using the word “safe” when describing this product. This is definitely not a safe by any means.

[@zilch7116]

It is actually a bit thicker than a cabinet and can be called a safe, however the price is BEYOND absurd, it should have a light in it, and all accessory’s inside, humidity control, and etc for that price point

[@adaboy4z]

Nice size, good looking and plenty of features. Perfect for my 3 long guns and 6 handguns!! Quick access. For the price it should come with more accessories.

[@MRHEAT20]

That is a really nice safe, and the wife will not mind something that good looking being mounted in our closet - thanks for a great review

[@carlpaladino427]

Pretty expensive for limited storage, lots of good safes for that price with more capacity.

[@jaybar33]

Carl Paladino can you recommend some?

[@LimeTimeHD]

@@jaybar33 I second this.

[@hurricanegrindmodedalecwo9572]

??????

[@gunhawk10000]

Greetings Chad, Love your channel! I was watching your Vaultek RS500i review and the weapon display panel system in the background caught my eye. Who makes this system and is it something you would recommend? Thank you, Scott

[@jinbeiktr208]

Nice and easy setup

[@iceduckz]

At that price you get 2 of the SecureIt Model 52, which can hold 1 more rifle (per safe) and is probably sturdier. Definitely not priced correctly. Would be interested if it was in the $500 range.

[@PRO2A91]

Love the look and function of this safe. Anyone know what type of shotgun he pulled out?

[@LetsgoBrandon2023]

It's a Mossberg 500

[@Atlasjay02302]

Just got my safe today didn’t come with a standard usb charging cable. My charger is round. Don’t know where to plug it in

[@blackbushido]

Hello. That was an awesome and excellently done and informative video!! I’m planning on getting both the RS and two MX, because I’m getting one for my wife for her gun and mine. But I’ve been trying to reach out to those people that make those fake shelves, to build around them, so we can have them be both nightstands (there’s an idea for you and them lol). I have not heard from them as of yet them as of yet.

[@C9saidSUN]

Great video! Don't know much about shotguns, but what shotgun did you pull out of the vaultek safe?

[@AgentLynch616]

You would think that vaultek would put a light in the safe seeing as they recommend to keep it plugged in 💡

[@swiftaudi]

There is a light in there

[@shaiyashock]

I been looking for something like this. The only thing I see is a issue is the price tag for something this size. Maybe I am out of touch but this was double the amount I was thinking or a touch more. Don't get me wrong is very nice looking with options and I have not see a lot of issue listed. The price is way pass the general market and myself.... sadly. Thank you very much for your video!

[@shawndarter5159]

Hey Chad. Great video. I just got my RS500i setup. How can I keep the light on longer? The interior light only stays on for a few seconds. Thanks!

[@seanrodriguez2384]

All this people here talking about the price is like people saying that mcdonalds is better and 5 guys because it’s cheaper 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@mikeanshit158]

can you attach this to a wall from the inside or floor?

[@abadohmen5968]

Dude got Thorn in his safe, I too am a man of culture

[@coboslionel]

I just got the safe last week $1,300 plus all the accessories $350 , I can barely fit 3 rifles and that's with the door AR mount definitely not worth the money... I didn't know about secure it safes and I think I found the Answer pun intended.

[@stephenlozano2816]

Badass, definitely gonna pick this up👍🏼

[@CarShowzUS]

Is there a way to adjust the length of how long the light stays on? For the life of me, I cannot figure it out or know if it’s even an option.

[@stephenruether8216]

Oh man coupon code doesn't seem to be working anymore. Any chance you have a new one!?

[@AR-bl2uo]

Can you securely mount the MXI on top of this unit?

[@kimbonice]

Good review! In my opinion there's much more viable options for quick access than this unfortunately priced $1200 "safe" though. It can't really be called a proper gun safe since it's not concrete filled, its security is rather poor since anybody can walk away with it/take an angle grinder to it, nor is it fireproof for its price range. To add on to the security risk wi-fi/apps can be rather easily susceptible to hacking, especially tech from very small companies like Vaultek who are rather inexperienced in this area which is probably why they took away the vault opening feature from the app. As the majority have stated Vaultek seriously needs to revisit the price point (on all their safes for that matter.) Programmable wireless cards are $50, even less if bought in bulk, and sensors are even cheaper. As an testament to this your normal office printer has literally hundreds of sensors inside and are rather inexpensive. Vaultek is either trying to imitate Apple's pricing model or are seriously trying to make their R&D money back the wrong way. As with Apple products "it sure is pretty though." With that being said, who are they marketing to? Hipsters? Hipsters are anti-gun. It seems like they're trying to market to the younger crowd that grew up seeing guns in video-games and care more about looks than practicality or value. After all you don't need to pay $1200 for quick access when any metal container with a keypad lock will do. I'd be interested in getting my hands on this and actually putting to test all of it's features since reviewers usually cover the basics, but don't necessarily do a deep dive or rigorous tests.

[@marcelhensgens9193]

Just on one note, the wifi has nothing to do with accessing the safe. Only informational stuff.

[@jazzd4327]

Any Discounts for the Rs500i now? The last coupon code has been exhausted.

[@mr.c.3760]

the hornady drawer safe is tons better and cheaper...just half size tho

[@thatsitdotcom]

Two faults to be fixed and this will be perfect. 1/2 of more internal space from all sides and a bigger battery to output 1k entries before needing charge.

[@ByronForrest2010]

Hey Chad. Nice overview. Just got mine, but would have liked to have seen your video before. I guess I was already sold. The coupon code didn't work. Buying quite a few accessories, can you help me out. I didn't get anything with my 500 purchase. Thanks.

[@colleendina7191]

Is there an ability to install a heat rod?

[@CutrerBear]

What is the rifle gun rack in the background?

[@artimla492]

Love the review of the safe and you’re right that this is a specific tool for a specific purpose. I will say that at this price point, it’s a bit more than what my budget would find friendly or justifiable. Like others said, the Agile SecureIt is more my option for my needs.

[@Swaggattackattack]

How many rifles can you fit in there?

[@spacecomet128]

I have Vaultek products, you get what you pay for.

[@eddiela6658]

Hi buddy Your code don’t work! Do you have a new code by chance please?

[@dillard715]

they should have some kind of power outlet and usb port in there as well

[@tonyfabulous6775]

hey siri, alexa or google open safe..

[@sorbet512]

These safe's are getting nicer and nicer but I need something affordable XD

[@coreyworrell9648]

For all the people hating on this safe Some people can’t have heavy ass safes due to their living conditions. If you have that luxury good for you. This is also a quick access safe. Something you can put in your bedroom in the corner. Good luck doing that with your massive 30 gun 600lbs safe. People bitching that’s it’s not fire proof. That’s a damn gimmick. A house fire lasts for over an hour in most cases. Your pathetic 30 45 minute fireproof safe is useless at this point. Yes the price is steep but you get what you pay for. People say oh well Secureit is 750 vs 1200. Yeah but I’m sorry nothing that is put together with bolts and screws does not feel all that safe to me. Secure it is a glorified Stack on safe you can get from your local Walmart.

[@ertonyrn]

Corey Worrell house fire dont burn for an hour in one spot... the immediate area around a safe burns for a few minutes at most at temperatures even close to most safe “limits”. houses burn in a matter of minutes and then “smoulder” at much lower “for an hour”. fire proof safes do their jobs. sorry for your ignorance

[@drewlord6525]

Henry chan is that you

[@wtomay7747]

I greatly appreciate Vaultek products as I have 4 of their v20i models. This safe as well as the 20i is intended to keep children, woman of the night and drunken houseguest out. It is not a " safe" for your gold bars and mining claims. The price is absurd, $250-300 for a top of the line handgun safe x 4 is plausible and I believe fair. This is way overboard on wizbang wifi and quick access buttons that only drive up the price and in my opinion detract from it being a firearm safe. I think $800-900 range with just biometric and keypad would sell, at $700-750 range fly off the shelves. Just my thoughts but they do make the best handgun safes on the market for my home/ vehicles.

[@shanemacy4763]

Does any one know if these are fireproof?

[@jorgevalle7839]

What Shotgun is that?

[@MotoErgoSum]

14 gauge steel?... I could cut a hole in that with a basic angle grinder in under a minute.

[@marcelhensgens9193]

Aren't most standard bigger safes only 12 and 14 guage also but with fire proof cement boards underneath? Videos also show them getting cut with grinders and cutters. Just saying. But they are expensive.

[@Ragnar215]

It looks like a fine safe but the thing is you’re paying for the technology in the electronics they see if itself honestly is worth $300 without all that extra bells and whistle’s almost any safe you’re gonna spend less than $10,000 on can be cut open within two minutes you’re just paying an extra thousand dollars so your cell phone can open it quickly

[@nells1776]

That's a cool design, but at the end of the day it's a minimum security gun cabinet...and because of that it's a pass for me at that price.

[@sniper161718]

$1300 is way too much especially without the add ons. No fire safety rating either. Sorry, I'll stick with liberty safes

[@Legendary_Enigma]

First on the scene 🤙🏽 been waiting for this lol

[@oldmangamer1160]

Has anyone hacked the safe yet, the mounting srews look like you could pull the safe and them out of a wall... I would lve to see a torture test on all their units?

[@genzproductions2927]

put the larger rifle on the door flat and save some space for more guns.

[@vaulteksafe]

Helpful Information: • Fits 6-7 rifles, 6-8 pistols, and magazines. • Modular Interior: Features perforated mounting board to customize your space and reposition accessories with ease. Starter kit includes twin pistol holster, and (2) rifle barrel mounts with adapters. • WiFi Enabled: Receive live notifications from anywhere: If safe is opened/closed, tampering of keypad/biometrics, internal temperatures, humidity, power level, bumps, and impacts. Learn more at www.vaulteksafe.com. Drop a comment below.

[@johnmccarthyjr]

Vaultek Safe does this allow for any internal wiring for eg a dehumidifying rod?

[@vaulteksafe]

@@johnmccarthyjr No, however, a powerback is available on our website to power devices like a dehumidifying rod.

[@drewtri3155]

It's not a safe. it's a metal gun cabinet. It looks sexy as hell, but as much as I want I can't justify $1300 on something like this - I'd still have to buy a SAFE safe.

[@hurricanegrindmodedalecwo9572]

Quality cost

[@InChristJesus87]

They are going into the stratosphere thinking that they are giving a value proposition at this price point.

[@PyroJake]

Lol ur literally and physically a chad

[@stanford135i]

coupon code?

[@toddturnbaugh4451]

Wow that's steep for some features that are barely better than existing products for half the price.

[@Metalhead-4life]

Too skinny/narrow especially for the price. Gun safe is great but they should make a regular shorter, wider safe with shelves as well

[@jamesbell5354]

GPS would be nice in case someone stole it

[@K_Reeves]

1250 way to expensive for what it is

[@georgecook1374]

to much money for 2 little on mounts being included. I figure most of use investing in a fancy gun safe have more the 2 -3 guns and oly enough mounts for 2 guns.............. so 1st they bend us over o the initial price then do it again for buying extra mounts.

[@patricjft]

I hear a very biased opinion here due to sponsorship.....just saying.

[@elitehvm7360]

I’m not paying $1200 for a safe that small..! It looks great and the tech on it is great but nah I’m good

[@pcproff]

Too much for the storage. Going to stick with my Fort Knox.

[@colleendina7191]

If only they made it 4in deeper. Who wants a $1200 safe to store 3 rifles......with no optics.

[@maelito787]

14 gauge is way too thin

[@jmpage2]

While I can appreciate some of the "tech" and "reconfigure" features that this safe offers, it is insanely overpriced for what it is. Let's face it... anybody with a crow bar is going to be able to get into this thing in a matter of minutes. The technology features may or may not be susceptible to hacking efforts. This is not a fire rated safe. The manufacturer is hoping to sell you another $100 or more dollars of accessories to get this safe configured to your needs. The biggest downside is that the "backup key" is always the easiest way into one of these safes as typically a teenager can research youtube vids on how to try to pick that kind of lock. For $1250 you are nearing the budget of very high quality safes from Amsec and others that have actual real physical security that is very tough to crack into, fire rating, locks rated for 100,000 duty cycles, etc. Sorry Vaultek but it's a pass on this thing.

[@ThatCleanMT]

voip-ninja 😆 the locking points in this safe are extremely solid. There’s no way someone is going to get in with a crowbar within minutes. We sell this thing. You’re sorely mistaken.

[@jmpage2]

@@ThatCleanMT Well I guess you've got a lot of customers who have more $$ than common sense. This is NOT a high security safe... even the guy who is getting freebies from Vaultek to review these things acknowledges it is a "quick access" safe.... without a video of someone attacking the safe it is hard to judge how hard it is too get into but generally speaking this type of safe is not very secure.... the backup lock is without a doubt the weakest point since those types of locks are generally very easily defeated. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4rCqoCqhaitick. It would be nice to see companies like Vaultek offer real security considering the prices they charge for these cheaply manufactured Chinese products.

[@TrevorSpencer]

I have sweaty hands too. the struggle is real bro.

[@straplyfedj]

No thank u. For that price its way to small. Keep it

[@barbajanx7764]

You want to show where u guns are? In u living room? Really

[@Kingvern1982]

It look small

[@Ethanx98]

14 garage steel huh? Eh why not get my shit stolen

[@ecobasetech4558]

$1600 is too much for only being able hold a few rifles.

[@treeightoh3003]

for the price id rather buy another rifle smh

[@JK-ug7rm]

too bad its noisy.

[@frankyflowers]

can it be defeated with a fork?

[@harmankardon478]

another blatant ad

[@RJ-TRB19]

Way overpriced.

[@mattlangstraaat3508]

One fire or flood... what good is it? Who are you again? Prove it! .. a safe should keep things ...well. . Safe! 1200 dollars of false security... one battery grinder and 5 mins.. your a goner.. but its. . Ummm. Cute. Matches your commentary. No deapth... but hell.. personally. I'm glad you got something that looks like a safe.. should keep those with a conscience out.

[@daaper]

You're not getting a rifle safe with actual fire protection in this price range anyways. These things are purely to thwart smash & grabs and nosey kids.

[@benw9431]

daaper uhhhh you can definitely get a safe with fire protection in this price category.

[@coreyworrell9648]

Yeah if you have you the luxury of a 600 lb safe but some people don’t have that luxury

[@daaper]

@DrunkenMaster_0 "has a decent 30 minutes of fire protection @ 1200°F." Is it actually UL-listed, or did they just tell you that it's rated for that?