Stack-On SS-16-MB-E 16 Gun Fully Convertible Security Safe with Electronic Lock, Matte Black

Metal Thickness
I believe that safe manufacturers should list the thickness of the door and walls on any cabinet, strong box, or safe that they produce. I used a pair of calipers to measure the thickness of the door and walls since Stack-On didn't provide this information.

The door and walls of the SS-16-MG-C are 0.085 inches thick (14 gauge steel plus the paint).

For comparison: The edges of a filing cabinet that I was able to measure were 0.030 inches thick (22 or 23 gauge steel). The various parts of a basic gun cabinet that I measured were 0.055 to 0.065 inches thick (17 or 16 gauge steel). Better residential "safes" typically have 0.1196 inch thick (11 gauge) or thicker bodies and a 0.1793 inch thick (7 gauge) or thicker doors.

So the Stack-On SS-16-MG-C occupies a middle ground between steel cabinets and the better 500+ pound residential "safes". If your choice is between a gun cabinet and the SS-16-MG-C, definitely get the SS-16-MG-C. If your choice is between...
Good safe but not configured as pictured
Delivery went smooth.
Safe has a heavy chemical smell when first opened - probably from the gule, paint and carpet used to make it.
I'll let it air out for a few days and maybe it will have less odor.
Operates as described.
Opening is easy, changing combination is easy, adding battery is also easy.
The picture in the Amazon ad shows a bunch of shelves on the left side - this is not how the safe is configured. It has one small shelf on the top that is less than half the depth of the safe. Look at the mfrs website for the actual configuration of this unit. I also called the mfr about adding more shelves and Stack On customer service was less than helpful when it came to modifying this unit. I asked the customer service person if they sold any shelves to modify the safe to make it look like what's in the picture and she told me I'm on my own to figure anything out. I am satisfied with the unit.
Don't buy this unit if you want one configured as the...
Not as described
Safe itself was ok. Setting up my own passcode was easy.
Locking mechanism seemed reliable.

However, there were no shelves as seen on the photo.
Just tiny slots for your rifle barrel to lean on. Your ammo and other
accessories all need to sit on the floor of the safe. Very inconvenient!!

I returned it.

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Stack-On QAS-1200-B Quick Access Safe Biometric Lock, Black

These bad reviews are based on unrealistic expectations
I got this safe for Christmas. I recently purchased my first handgun, and before I kept ammo in my house, I wanted a safe place to keep my firearm out of the hands of my nephews or whoever else might visit my home, so that no accidental firing ever happens in my home as a result of the wrong person accidentally getting their hands on my gun and me not seeing them.

First, I'll list a couple of the pros with this safe, and then I'll address some of what I believe to be overly-harsh cons in other people's reviews.

PROS:

1) The finger scanner is easy to program and it works very well. Another reviewer stated that it only reads your finger print correctly 20% of the time. I don't know what they are doing wrong, because that has not been my experience at all. I have programmed four of my fingers, and the safe opens on the first try with every finger almost every single time. When it does not open on the first swipe, I normally notice that its because I...
It's ok, but there's better.
This safe has a sturdy steel construction and feels well constructed. It seems like it would be difficult to open without a key, fingerprint, or prybar. That's about all the good I can say about it. There's no handle on it, so you need to rely on gravity and the springs to push it open. I had to put something under the back to give it a slight forward slant to make sure the door would open, not the most reliable way I want my "quick access" safe to operate.

The fingerprint scanner is the main point of concern for me. My wife and I both scanned forefinger and middle finger for both hands. When you scan your fingerprint you have to scan it at least 5 times so it learns your print from different angles, that's all fine and dandy. Except when you're actually trying to open the safe it still takes a few tries to open the safe. I would say on average, no matter which finger we were using, it takes 3 swipes to open it up. There's also a bit of delay from when you press the...
Works as a movie prop
This safe can be defeated by anyone in mere seconds. It's NOT secure at all. All you need is youtube and a paperclip. Kids can open it and add their own fingerprints to the biometrics without adults knowing. This safe should be recalled.
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