Sorrie for the long post... but i figured someone later on might appreciate the pics and descriptions. well here goes...
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Manufacturer: ADG Sports
Product: "Secure Vault" Top loading Electronic Handgun Safe
Model # 33018
Price(10/19/05): $59 ~ $92
Ext. Dimensions: 13 x 12.5 x 3.5in

I purchased this particular product from Cheaperthandirt.com and that website actually had the same product listed differently three times with different prices. I got it for $59.99 + $6 shipping. For more info on that go here http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic.php?t=26283
Why did i pick this safe to buy?
Because i wanted a top loading safe that would allow me to insert the whole unit inside my bedside dresser drawer. This was the only one i could find that was electronic and top loading. I wanted it to be an electronic model so that i wouldnt need to go fumbling around in the dark looking for a key if someone breaks into my house.

Form/Appearance
The exterior is a dary grey/almost black color with a big ugly ADG logo mounted on top. It is actually a fairly good looking piece with utility in mind. There is a single LED light visually alerting you simultaneously with the beep when you press a key. The four keypad buttons are well spaced so you won't press the wrong key by accident. It also has a manual key lock on the forward face to allow for manual opening. On the left side are the two jump start metal contacts. It also has two predrilled holes on the bottom so you can screw the safe into another surface. It also has a small predrilled hole on the back face to allow for locking with a laptop lock. The flash from my camera make the safe pics look much more reflective than it really is. It actually has a softer, satin like finish.


The Interior is padded with some low budget foam lining that is glued in. It is decent as is, but easily removable if you want to replace it with your own custom cut foam or something.

Overall, a good looking safe, clean and simple. Only improvement that could be made is perhaps backlit buttons that would light up after the first button is pressed.
Power
The unit is set up to run on 8 AA size batteries stored in a compartment on the interior of the safe. This is an initial review so i can't really tell you how long the battery lasts, but according to some other members, it lasts about a year. Of course, the battery life is dependent upon how often you open the safe electronically.


There are two backups in case the batteries run out.
1) The two metal contacts on the left side of the exterior(Shown in one of the pictures above) is made to allow a 9v to temporarily power the safe so that you can operate the keypad opening.
2) The manual key lock on the forward face.
Interior Capacity
It is large enough to easily hold two xd service models and some extra mags. It isn't extraordinarily large, nor is it particularly a compact piece. It is just good for a drawer to keep a gun or two for your bedside.The depth is enough so that you can comfortably keep a gun on the inside. It gives a little more than two inches of depth with the foam inside. You can get an idea of how large it is by looking at the picture below of my USP compact in the safe.

Opening function
It opens easily and quickly. The lid is spring loaded and will pop open immediately after pressing the last button in your code. The entry code is a 5 key code that is user adjustable and comes preset to 1-2-3-4-1. The beeping that the safe makes as you press each button may not be what you want if your trying to be discreet, but not really a concern in everyday use. Below are two video clips of me opening the safe while it is placed in my dresser drawer. Note though that my dresser drawer opens a bit shorter than i'd like, but it still provides adequate access to the safe.
(please right-click "save as")
Vid 1
Vid 2
Conclusion
Much like our XD's its a great product for the money. Very functional and convenient with some great features so you have piece of mind. I'm glad i got it, and thus far, would recommend it to you guys as well.

ALL PICS ARE LINKED TO LARGER ORIGINAL SIZE
Manufacturer: ADG Sports
Product: "Secure Vault" Top loading Electronic Handgun Safe
Model # 33018
Price(10/19/05): $59 ~ $92
Ext. Dimensions: 13 x 12.5 x 3.5in

I purchased this particular product from Cheaperthandirt.com and that website actually had the same product listed differently three times with different prices. I got it for $59.99 + $6 shipping. For more info on that go here http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic.php?t=26283
Why did i pick this safe to buy?
Because i wanted a top loading safe that would allow me to insert the whole unit inside my bedside dresser drawer. This was the only one i could find that was electronic and top loading. I wanted it to be an electronic model so that i wouldnt need to go fumbling around in the dark looking for a key if someone breaks into my house.

Form/Appearance
The exterior is a dary grey/almost black color with a big ugly ADG logo mounted on top. It is actually a fairly good looking piece with utility in mind. There is a single LED light visually alerting you simultaneously with the beep when you press a key. The four keypad buttons are well spaced so you won't press the wrong key by accident. It also has a manual key lock on the forward face to allow for manual opening. On the left side are the two jump start metal contacts. It also has two predrilled holes on the bottom so you can screw the safe into another surface. It also has a small predrilled hole on the back face to allow for locking with a laptop lock. The flash from my camera make the safe pics look much more reflective than it really is. It actually has a softer, satin like finish.


The Interior is padded with some low budget foam lining that is glued in. It is decent as is, but easily removable if you want to replace it with your own custom cut foam or something.

Overall, a good looking safe, clean and simple. Only improvement that could be made is perhaps backlit buttons that would light up after the first button is pressed.
Power
The unit is set up to run on 8 AA size batteries stored in a compartment on the interior of the safe. This is an initial review so i can't really tell you how long the battery lasts, but according to some other members, it lasts about a year. Of course, the battery life is dependent upon how often you open the safe electronically.


There are two backups in case the batteries run out.
1) The two metal contacts on the left side of the exterior(Shown in one of the pictures above) is made to allow a 9v to temporarily power the safe so that you can operate the keypad opening.
2) The manual key lock on the forward face.
Interior Capacity
It is large enough to easily hold two xd service models and some extra mags. It isn't extraordinarily large, nor is it particularly a compact piece. It is just good for a drawer to keep a gun or two for your bedside.The depth is enough so that you can comfortably keep a gun on the inside. It gives a little more than two inches of depth with the foam inside. You can get an idea of how large it is by looking at the picture below of my USP compact in the safe.

Opening function
It opens easily and quickly. The lid is spring loaded and will pop open immediately after pressing the last button in your code. The entry code is a 5 key code that is user adjustable and comes preset to 1-2-3-4-1. The beeping that the safe makes as you press each button may not be what you want if your trying to be discreet, but not really a concern in everyday use. Below are two video clips of me opening the safe while it is placed in my dresser drawer. Note though that my dresser drawer opens a bit shorter than i'd like, but it still provides adequate access to the safe.
(please right-click "save as")
Vid 1
Vid 2
Conclusion
Much like our XD's its a great product for the money. Very functional and convenient with some great features so you have piece of mind. I'm glad i got it, and thus far, would recommend it to you guys as well.