SentrySafe Waterproof and Fireproof Alloy Steel Digital Safe Box for Home with Code Button Keypad, 1.23 Cubic Feet, 17.8 x 16.3 x 19.3 Inches (exterior), SFW123GDC

Why did you pick this product vs others?: the reviews that I read all said it was the best in my price range for home security Security: I like that the key overrides the combination. I had read that there are ways to defeat the combinationlock with a magnet but if that is true, the key will prevent that. Design: In spite of some reviews, my safe came p[ackaged secury with no dents or scratches. It was heavy to put in position,but the quality and ease of use is impressive. Value for money: I had a cheaper safe and thought it was secure. After my home was broken into I found out how easy it was to use a crowbar ( which the thieves found in my garage) and pry the side with the bolts out and the door [popped open. Unless I am missing something here, this is not going to happen with this safe. Works well: Simple to understand programming the combination. Thickness: As I said, this thing is heavy and if you hit it on the side, it sounds solid. I don't usually write reviews but in this case I wanted others to know what a great product this is. I am very happy with this purchase and recommend this safe very highly. No negatives to report.

well this is a heavyweight. it's like 95 lb or so. very well made. I should have planned better because I paid extra for the delivery man to put it where I wanted it. however getting it out of the box with the heavy duty box & styrofoam and keep it where it was was a chore. it took me an hour to get the box cut off the safe. Thank God for box cutters. so I suggest if you live alone don't buy one. you need two people to get that box off and get it out of that box. however I figured it out. Now to get it bolted to the floor. it's a whole other job. 🤔

Growing up my dad had a Sentry safe. Now I understand why, this safe while it is a budget safe easily is worth the money. So first thing to address is the design. People have complained the handle feels cheap. That is only half of the story, it’s SUPPOSED TO BE!!! If you look at the photo I put the manual states this. Reason being if someone tries to force there way inside the safe will not allow it. This is exactly what you want in a deterrent! Anything to slow down a thief including the safe purposefully destroying itself. As long as you remain clam and patient the safe will open. You just have to remember that IF you man handle it, the safe WILL punish you. As it believes you’re a thief, I brought this for my Tiffany Jewelry and large sums of cash handling. And it is worth the investment I am actually glad people complained because $286 for the amount of features you get is a steal. The lock isn’t what you think! This safe is two factor authentication!! If I turn the lock to “locked” the safe WILL NOT OPEN even if you have the code. And if “unlocked” all you need is the code. The keys alone will not open it. This is exactly what you want in a safe. Now it’s unpickable and much harder to open. All that being said a safe is a safe it can be forced open. However with this particular model I sure as hell wouldn’t want to be the thief trying. Let me tel you this safe would suck to force open. With bolts are huge and the door is so thick I couldn’t imagine it taking anything less then 2-3 hours to force your way into. If your debating on buying think about it as one, an investment and two something built to last. The inside lock box is somewhat cheap however when it’s locked it will NOT come out of the safe. So I would have to use a hammer to beat it out after spending hours trying to force it open as a thief. 100% worth every penny I just can’t believe it was only the price it was. Feels illegal for the security that you get. If your safe arrives damaged just return and get a new one. Mine came in fine. One small dent but it’s where you would drill for mounting so it doesn’t bother me. The 90LBs too means it’s hard to rob I couldn’t see anyone picking it up and walking away quickly or easily. So with that here is my final piece of advice- remember to be patient and go slow the safe is designed to work against you if you panic and try to force your way in. If the handle doesnt turn be patient. DO NOT TRY TO FORCE IT. The safe will punish you my mechanically disengaging the handle you will hear a click and it will disengage the bolts. This is EXACTLY what it’s SUPPOSED to do. I almost did this to myself when the key wasn’t opening the safe because I failed to read the manual. Don’t let this happen to you. Be patient read the manual and use your factory code always. Never try to force this safe open it will lock you out indefinitely and force you to either wait or get a lock smith. This safe is designed to take a few minutes to open. This also massively increases security. It’s up to you and your needs when it comes to security. But I made the mistake of buying a Vevor safe that was about trash the door was crooked and the safe had rust and was easily lighter. While you can get larger cheap safes for the same if not less money. There is something to be said about quality and spending damn good money on security. I do not think Sentry is the end all be all. We’ve all seen those YouTube videos were a guy opens one up in 60 seconds when it’s a simple lock box. But with this model’s features I’d love to see someone try to open it without the code.

My older 10+yr Sentrysafe was just too small to handle my needs any longer so i started researching larger home safes. Found some decent high end commercial level safes but wasn’t ready to spend $$$. Best value looked like the Sentrysafe 2 cubic foot digital safe. I decided to order the SFW205GQC model. The fire and water protection, plus the overall security features made it a best buy for the money. Shipment was delayed a bit but it finally arrived. Shipping box looked beat up so I was worried about the condition of the safe. Unboxed and found two fairly significant dents. Like several other reviewers, it was quite disappointing to see the damage, but it was not significant enough to go through the headache of returning. The replacement prob would have had damage too. The damage didn't impede the operation of the safe; just cosmetic. Was confusing trying to get the safe opened initially. Instructions for first use were not very helpful. I installed batteries and entered the factory code multiple times but it wouldn't open (and of couse the secondary keys were inside the locked safe). I called customer service to see if they could help. I kept trying the factory code and it eventually opened. No idea why it took 6-8 attempts. Finally opened the safe and set up my personal code. No issues. Was surprised at the weight and inside space. Impressive! Well made safe. Need a handtruck/dolly to move it inside the house to its final location, but easily done, and the weight is a definite plus. Suggest putting some small felt pads on the bottom of the safe to avoid scratching your floor. Loved the provided file slider drawers. The inside light was a plus as well. I also purchased an extra thin sentrysafe drawer which fits perfectly between the two file drawers. The safe is opening as it should so not sure why the initial problem. All is well now. Sentrysafe and Amazon need to improve the packing and shipping process to reduce damage in shipment. Overall, very pleased with the new safe! Would give it 5 stars, but took one off for shipping damage.

Very nice I would highly recommend. And received on time.

I had to return it because you cannot store electronic devices or guns inside the safe. This information should be in the product description but it is not! There should be a START HERE instructions with needing to install batteries before you can open the safe. The instructions make it look like you need a physical key to open it at first glance. But actually you do not. The physical key is for a secondary lock on the door and it cannot be used to open the safe. Only way to open is to install batteries and enter the factory set code (code is printed on the back of booklet). I wasted 20 minutes tracing my steps looking for a physical key when infact the physical key is inside the safe and to be honest it is totally unnecessary. Aside from the above, the safe does not look anything like the pictures. It is plastic all over and has a cheap feel to it. I also had an issue where the door would not unlock even after entering the correct code. It turns out you have to apply pressure to the handle as you enter the code otherwise it will not open! This is mentioned in the booklet.

TL;DR: Finally decided to invest in a home safe, and this SentrySafe exceeded my expectations. Despite a minor dent on arrival, it's a reliable and secure choice. If you're anything like me, you've debated getting a home safe for ages. I've done the research, eyeballed them in stores, and scrutinized the prices repeatedly. It's a back-and-forth dance that lasts way too long. But I've finally taken the plunge with this SentrySafe, and I couldn't be happier. Let's address the elephant in the room first - the safe arrived with a nasty dent (see picture). It's a bummer, but it doesn't affect the safe's core function. Plus, it doesn't impact the fire and water rating. Amazon's customer service offered replacements, refunds, or a discount, but I opted to keep it. Now, onto the fun part! Grab four AAA batteries and keep your documents far away from the safe - don't lock them inside! Trust me; it's a headache you don't want to deal with. Follow the owner's manual, and you'll have this baby up and running in no time. My safe came with lag bolts for floor mounting, but keep in mind, that voids the water-resistant warranty. I'm not too concerned since I don't live in a flood-prone area. Inside, you'll find a lockbox that I absolutely adore. It helps keep things organized, and I've even ordered another one. The LED lights that illuminate the interior are fantastic, and you can program them to stay on for your preferred duration. The keypad is user-friendly, with an audible beep for each key press (you can turn it off). The door opens and locks smoothly, and there are small bins inside the door, key hooks, and ample space for documents. In conclusion, this SentrySafe was well worth the wait. It's heavy, secure, and a solid investment for safeguarding your valuables. Don't hesitate; just go for it. It's a small price to pay for peace of mind. 🏡🔒💰

NIce safe well made can be anchored lock mechanism works good.