The Upgraded Blacksmith Safe: Is It Any Good?

I tested the Blacksmith safe and it exceeded my expectations. Here's what I liked and disliked, and why I still think it's good for the money.

FYI, Prices and ratings are accurate as of time of writing.

After using this safe for a while, several clients asked if I'd recommend it. My answer is: I definitely would! I mean, I wouldn’t be writing this review otherwise.

It's affordable, nicely made, good-looking, and easy to move, keeping everything secure, out of the hands of children and curious visitors, but handy when needed. In fact, I might even get another one for the cabin to secure rifles when we go there. I hope this review will help you make a decision if you're considering buying it. By the way, its price is lower now than when I got mine.

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Blacksmith - Wall-Mount Firearm Cabinet

HIGHLIGHT:

Can fit 5 rifles.

DELIVERY:

The safe arrived while we were out, so the delivery guy laid it in the driveway, and then it rained. The shipping box had some damage on the corner, so this fella had a crazy trip to my house, that's for sure.

PACKAGING:

I cut the box off the safe, and to my happy surprise, the manufacturer put these hard cap protectors on the corners, as well as serious protection around the safe. It was even raining that day, and the packaging was so good that not a drop of water got through. So I was immediately very impressed.

BIOMETRIC LOCK:

One of my favorite features is the biometric lock. It's really easy to set up. The listing even includes a video that shows you exactly how to do it. Moreover, it works flawlessly. So far, it hasn't failed even once.

LOCKING MECHANISM:

I was most impressed with the locking mechanism; it has steel bars that secure on both sides of the door. The bars don't secure on the top and bottom as the expensive safes do, but this safe can be carried by one strong young guy or two strong old-timers (like myself cough cough) to the upstairs bedroom office. The locking part of the system can be opened by a separate manual key in case the batteries die or the electronics fail. The keys also are cut individually. They’re definitely not like some of the older gun lockers like those with round keys, like a soda machine with three or four general keys. As a novice lock picker with my awesome leather pouch kit, there's no way to sense the pins in this lock, so it's a good one.

INTERIOR SPACE:

The interior is felt-lined, which gives the safe a premium feel. The rifle compartment will hold any AR platform rifle. I extended the stock fully on mine, with an 18-inch barrel, and had plenty of room to spare. The pistol rack on the shelf is a no-go unless you plan to store micro pistols. If you place your EDC stuff on the shelf, so the pistol lies flat lengthwise, you're in good shape, but a 1911 won't sit on the shelf in the foam rack; the handle sticks out of the doorway. It also fits my Mossberg 590 and a hunting rifle, but a bird gun is too long.

DOOR STORAGE:

The pistol holsters built into the door will hold just about anything, so that's a better alternative. Use the shelf for ammo boxes and magazines. The door also has two nooks that would be good for magazines, but they're tight if you need to get to them quickly.

FINAL TAKEAWAY:

The gun locker isn't fireproof and won't protect your guns in a serious fire for more than 5 minutes. However, it will keep prying hands off the guns. Once it's securely bolted to the wall, it will give you the security it was designed to provide, and that's why I think it's an excellent value for the money.

Get it from Amazon now: $289.99 & FREE Returns