Barska Biometric Fingerprint Safe – Reviewed

AX11224

This model is one of the best selling Barska biometric fingerprint safe they manufactures, or
anyone manufactures for that matter.  It is a front loading, shoe box shape design.  The biometric
lock stores up to 30 different fingerprints.  Obviously, for most fun owners this amount is
superfluous, but in some office environments (non-gun) the extra access can be helpful.

1. What I Like:  This safe is typically less expensive than the GunVault equivalent and has a
   similarly good biometric lock.  It is easy to operate and is very spacious.  For the money,
   it is an excellent buy.

1. What I didn’t like:  The construction of the bottom and rear walls of the safe are a little flimsy compared with the other sides.  Obviously, these sides will be positioned down or back up to a wall, so the impact is minimal, but I would still like to see it a little stronger, similar to GunVault.

1. Bottom Line:  This is a great safe for the money.  It is very spacious and receives excellent reviews.

PLEASE NOTE: One reviewer on Amazon reports that you need to wipe your fingerprint off of the scanner  after each use.  Otherwise, a thief or teenager could gain access.  Interestingly enough, this trick was learned by the reviewer’s teenage son after watching Myth Busters on television!

AX11620

This model is essentially the same as the AX11224 Barska biometric fingerprint safe.  The only difference is the model’s size.  As such, I
provide the dimensions etc., below, but the review comments mirror those directly above.

AX11556

The AX11556 is the only Barska biometric fingerprint safe that is TOP loading.  Thus, if you buy this safe, you
will typically need to bolt it on a shelf rather than a wall.

1. What I Like:  Again, great biometric lock.  Barska is a leader in many technologies including rifle sights
   and binoculars.  They have been able to replicate their innovation with the inexpensive, yet reliable biometric safe lock.

1. What I didn’t like:  For what this safe is designed for, it is hard to be overly critical.  I always want thicker and
   stronger steel, but for less than $500 this is very difficult thing to find in a handgun safe.

1. Bottom Line:  Great top loading biometric pistol safe.  Reasonably priced.

AX11618

The AX11618 is the only electronic lock safe offered by BARSKA.  It is roughly the same dimensions as
the AX11224, which makes it nice and roomy for handguns or even most laptops.

1. What I Like:  I like the overall quality of the safe.  I also like that the lock automatically stops
   functioning after four attempts.  If my kids get nosy and start playing with the lock, hopefully they
   get locked out after four attempts.  True, this could back fire if you get nervous and make a
   mistake (or 4) when under pressure, but I will take this tradeoff.

1. What I didn’t like:  This safe is a bit hard to get.  Also, for $140 (approximately)
   it is a bit pricey for a normal electronic lock handgun safe.

1. Bottom Line:  For the money, you can get lower priced, similar quality options.