Within the handgun safe industry, the Barska Biometric Safe is one of the most popular. Most owners of this particular fingerprint gun safe get excited about the high quality construction, as well as the speed and accuracy of Barska’s biometric safe options. There are four different models, three having a biometric lock and the fourth model uses an electronic keypad combination lock.
Barska and it’s competitor GunVault are the major manufacturers as far as residential biometric fingerprint pistol safes are concerned . Just as most all handgun safes, these models must be bolted down to have the security necessary to be truly effective. They all also have a key lock so if the batteries die or the safe for whatever reason fails.
The three Barska biometric safe models are:
Barska AX11224
Lock Type: Biometric Fingerprint Reader
Weight: 31 lbs.
Interior Dimensions: 16.25″ x 12″ x 7″
Exterior Dimensions: 16.5″ x 14.5″ x 7.75″
Secure Attachment: Bolt Holes
Key Override Feature: Yes
This model Barska biometric safe is one of the best selling fingerprint safes made, by Barska or anyone else. It has a front opening, as opposed to a top opening, shoe box shape. The biometric lock will remember up to 30 different fingerprints. But, for most handgun owners this many is unneeded, but maybe in a workplace setting where other types of things need to be securely stored, the extra users could be helpful.
The Good: This safe tends to be priced lower than the GunVault model and has an equally good biometric lock system. It is easy to operate and has lots of room. It is a bargain in this price range.
The Not So Good: The bottom and rear walls are a little lightweight compared with the other sides. But, these sides will be positioned down or against a wall, so the negative impact is small, but it could be constructed a little stronger, like the GunVault equivalent.
Conclusion: This is a very good pistol safe for the price. It has lots of space and garners excellent user reviews.
Barska AX11620 (Mini Barska Biometric Safe)
Lock Type: Biometric Fingerprint Reader
Weight: 12 lbs.
Interior Dimensions: 11.5″ x 7.5″ x 5.75″
Exterior Dimensions: 12″ x 8″ x 7.75″
Secure Attachment: Bolt Holes
Key Override Feature: Yes
This model is really the same as the AX11224 Barska biometric safe. The difference in size gives buyers more of a choice. The review for the Barska AX11620 is the same as above.
Barska AX11556
Lock Type: Biometric Fingerprint Reader
Weight: 21 lbs.
Interior Dimensions: 14.5″ x 11″ x 2.5″
Exterior Dimensions: 14.75″ x 11.25″ x 5″
Secure Attachment: Bolt Holes
Key Override Feature: Yes
This model is the top opening Barska biometric safe. With that in mind, if you purchase this gun safe, you will probably need to bolt down to a shelf, dresser or some other strong horizontal surface as opposed to a wall. The same review points and conclusion from the other two safes can be carried by this one also.
The bottom line is a Barska biometric safe is inexpensive, yet reliable, a very small price for the peace of mind it delivers.
