Viking Security Safe VS-25BL Fingerprint Home Safe

I don't normally write amazon reviews because in most cases what I get is exactly what I expected and there isn't much I have to say, but this is a rare exception and I thing worth reading for anybody interested in buying this safe. Yesterday, after about 6 months of use, my safe started to have an issue locking, a perfectly usually problem for a mechanical product to have which I bought because it was the cheapest professional safe I could find (with actual security and not something a 15yr old could get into with a screw driver or bolt cutters like 90% of the "safes" i looked at.). I called the number on the manual (first good clue: they actually list contact info) and the message asked me to leave my problem in an e-mail. I sent one out half expecting to never hear from anybody in response but what actually happened was surprising: They responded to me within a *only few hours*. It was a real person. With real expertise (not some customer service center telling me my issue was very important to them, blah blah blah). With a real solution. And they promised to help me no matter what because they stood by their products, regardless of if the 1yr warranty was in effect or expired... What??! I followed the guide they sent me (with easy to understand pictures) and the issue was solved, but they had made it really clear that if it hadn't been they would take it back and replace it, so i wasn't even worried. This doesn't happen anymore. So why am I giving it 5 stars if it had an issue? Because besides that issue it has performed perfectly for me and certainly exceeded my expectations for being like half the cost of other professional quality safes. It does everything it is supposed to and feels sturdy and solid. It reads my fingerprints better then my iphone 7s did (which isn't saying *that* much, but i havent had to use the combination in so long i may have forgotten it, which is a good thing.). It doesn't open when i use other fingers then the one it scanned (showing that it actually *reads* fingerprints and isn't just opening for fingers.). And because if it has any mechanical failures I know that the company cares and will solve the problem. Especially that last part is more then i can say about most companies, so this gets my recommendation and i felt like was worth my time reviewing.

Great little safe! I grabbed this safe back in 2016 and it has been a really solid buy. I love the fact that it has pre-drilled holes and that you can anchor it to a stud. The light is great, the carpeting is nice that it doesn't scratch up items in the safe. Multiple options for opening it is a bonus. I keep stuff in it that I need quick access to and want to keep secure. It does exactly what I need.

So after a recent break in I am planning on buying a small gun for protection (and for fun) but I do have three kids so before a gun purchase of course I needed to purchase a safe that the kids could not get in. I knew I needed a safe that could hold a small gun but I was not even sure what gun I wanted, so the size of the safe needed to be somewhat large. The safe also had to be easy to open in an emergency so I was looking for something with biometrics. As I started researching guns safes it became apparent that this safe seemed to be the one for me. Cost was low, quality seemed high, and the safe was much bigger then I needed. Well I am very glad that I decided to buy this safe. The quality is very high and impressive, if this safe cost twice as much I would have been happy with the quality. It is going to take a great amount of force and work to open this safe without the code/finger/key. So I am very happy on that front. I noticed one reviewer stated his/her door was not flush, this was not the case for my safe, it was built perfectly. The keypad works great but what works even better then the keypad is the fingerprint scanner, which impressed me greatly. The instructions recommend you take a few scans of your fingerprint to ensure it opens every time. Well even with just one fingerprint stored it opened every time I used it (about 15 to 20 attempts). I currently have three fingerprints stored and it has NEVER failed to open. I was getting worried that is was opening too well so I had my kids and wife try to open it just to be sure. It never opened for them. I am truly impressed with this safe. The safe itself has plenty of room for multiple guns, ammo, and other items you would like to store. The internal shelf is a great add-on and the carpet inside is also great. The internal light does a good job lighting the safe up. I love the fact it tells me the battery level so you have time and know when you need to replace it, a nice feature indeed. Overall I am so glad I got this safe. Looking at the price and what I got, I can't find one thing wrong with this safe.

I've been using the Viking Security Safe VS-25BL for years, and it has proven to be a reliable and high-quality product. Its durability is a major strength, as it has held up perfectly to daily use over a long period of time. The biometric fingerprint scanner and digital keypad provide quick and secure access, which is essential for a safe I use for my everyday items. The construction is good and the motorized deadbolt, gives me confidence that my belongings are well-protected. Just be sure to replace the batteries on a calendar basis. While I have since purchased larger safes for other items, I continue to rely on this Viking safe for my hand sized items for work because of its convenient size. It's an excellent investment and seems built to last.

We absolutely love our Viking Safe. One of the things we appreciate most is how space-efficient it is. It provides plenty of storage without taking up an excessive amount of room, making it a perfect fit for our home. The door and locking mechanism operate smoothly and are reliably. The customer service was also outstanding, which made the experience even better. If you’re looking for a secure, well-designed safe backed by excellent customer service, we highly recommend Viking Safe.

I like it but am returning it - the size is not as described; what is shown is the EXTERIOR dimensions -----the interior is about 2 inches smaller due to door / lock thickness so instead of 10x10x14 it is more like 8x13 or so- a full sized handgun will not fit unless laying down sideways and Im not stacking them loose on their sides (its just not a good idea) ---- this is just a hazard of buying online where you cant 'see' the item before you buy it but no worries, amazon return policy is great so If you are considering this one, just be aware that it is not as large as it sounds- if there is any doubt, get the bigger one which is what I am going to wind up doing. I wish I'd just ordered the larger one in the first place but It sounded like this one would work. As to the item itself, the safe arrived on time, undamaged and appears to be very good quality for the price--- thick steel and good solid feeling lock but what I need to store will not fit unless laying down (that wont work). One thing to consider: the keypad is not lighted and it is a little difficult to find the key to activate the bio lock (pound key) and impossible (for me at least) to do the combo unlock with out a light. I can say the key is pretty good looking and I don't see how it can be easily opened or picked at least not by using u-tube videos like some of the others. breaking into this one without a good set of tools, some noise and time would be challenging I think and it should be enough to deter the casual thief or child from getting into something they shouldn't. --fingerprints were easy to program and opens just about every time, the keypad combo was a little tricky to program but works well after you get it done it seems to be a good safe / lockbox but measure carefully and round down (its smaller than it sounds)-- don't forget to allow for the door opening size as well.

My safe has worked great for me. Flawless biometric performance to date. I would definitely buy this safe again!

What a fantastic biometric safe! Construction is extremely solid, dare I say better than my high end Liberty safe. Fits perfectly in my closet with the supplied mounting bolts. The back-up keys are very beefy and by weight and teeth cuts seem durable beyond the life of the safe. Interior lighting sufficiently bathes anything inside with a clear white light (with the exception of anything you place deep into the safe against the back wall). Size is very good enough for what I have in the safe (S&W 686 pistol, 2 semi-auto 4" barreled pistols, 2 boxes of ammo, ammo mags and a 9x3x2 personal item). That is a lot of items in a small box. Mechanically it works as it should. Door bolts are large and seat properly with the automated mechanism. A word of caution, if you utilize the keys to open you should carefully turn the key so not to strip the gears on the door bolts. Biometrics can be a tad slow to open (1-1 1/2 seconds) but it is operating on batteries only. The imprinting process for your fingers is easy and reliable but can get finicky if your fingerprints have become worn over time. No worries just use other none dominant fingers to imprint. Finally you can use the keypad to punch in your numeric code. That is exceptionally fast and reliable. The batteries have last well for this long...also, I LOVE the beeping "alarm" that you left the door ajar when open. This is the only area I would recommend some change to the safe. When you close the door the safe should sense the jam/door proximity and automatically re-lock instead of having to press "*" or "#". Just a small adjustment. I had my high end German-made safe manual combo lock fail once and I had no way to open the safe (no keys, etc.); it cost me about 1 month and $300 to have a locksmith come and drill out the safe without cracking the glass rods inside the door (not to mention the security calls back and forth from the company to the locksmith). I highly doubt I will ever have that problem with this safe. Finally, a safe you have triple opening options vice struggling to find a key, remember a combination or otherwise! Great work Viking!

Love it, not much else to say.