Had a product almost exactly the same which was physically a little bit larger and takes the more "security " key instead of a regular key also the door came open much quicker on my old one. It's okay for the price, not great.When I first put batteries in the safe it didn't work at first. After messing with the lid to the battery compartment for a minute it started working. Other than that little hiccup this safe has been great. I use it on my nightstand and it's perfect for that as long as you don't mind a small safe sitting on your nightstand or you can put it someone else but i want mine close.The small light inside is perfect for helping you be able to see inside the safe when it's open but it only stays on for a short time after the door opens. It does beep with every button press which is annoying but not a deal breaker. It holds my handgun perfectly and is fully padded to keep the gun protected. The buttons work great with the code and the backup key works perfectly. The door automatically pops open after you enter the correct code making the gun quickly accessible.This is not a top of the line safe and my only reason for wanting it was to secure a handgun from the reach of children. If someone wants to come take your gun this may not be all that hard to break into especially if you don't secure it to something and they can just walk out the door with it. But it works great to safely keep guns stored out of reach of children. I would recommend to anyone looking for a small safe for that reason.First things first, this is a great little safe. It feels sturdy, has a clean finish, and is unobtrusive. The keys are soft but tactile, and the setup is very easy (albeit cramped). The safe works exactly as intended and will be utilized exactly for what I was looking for.PROS:Small size - It’s not ultra compact (won’t fit under my car seat in a sedan) but is very easy to put nearly anywhere else. Exactly what I wanted.Easy operation - setting the code and then inputting it is as simple as the press of a few keys/buttons. It is fairly easy to figure out without directions, but the instructions provided are more than adequate.Quickly opens - as soon as your code is entered the door pops open. Very nice.No exposed hinges - makes entry without the code significantly more difficult.Padding - the padding covers the walls, floor and back of the safe ensuring a great protective layer from the metal safe.CONS:Light - mine doesn’t work. I swear it did when I initially set the safe up, but I have never seen it come on since. I would have loved for the light to work, but it didn’t really affect my star rating.Battery installation - it’s tight on the inside, so installing the batteries was a bit tedious. It’s not hard, but an easier to access battery panel would be something to look into in later models.Side orientation - because of the design of the door, it must be setup so the door flips forward and down. It would be nice to have had a spring loaded or hydraulic hinged door so it could be positioned in a different orientation. Also, because of the battery compartment, LED and programming button, the top is not padded and could potentially scuff your finish (something I am not worried about anyway). Not a huge deal, but something to think about.Key volume - it’s fairly loud. Not ear shattering, but you won’t be covert.Key lag - when pressing the keys in quick succession, especially once you’ve let muscle memory set in, a lag occurs. I often have to press the 3rd or 4th key in the sequence twice to get it to register.All in all I love this little safe and will be using it daily alongside a similar version by the same brand. I highly recommend this safe to anyone looking to safely store their CCW or any pistol close by for easy access and while sleeping or away. Great product.What a great little safe. It feels sturdy, has a clean finish, and is unobtrusive. The fingerprint scanner responds fast (roughly 1.5 seconds), and the setup is very easy (albeit somewhat cramped). The safe is exactly what I was looking for and will be used everyday.PROS:Small size - It’s not ultra compact (won’t fit under my car seat in a sedan) but is very easy to put nearly anywhere else. Exactly what I wanted.Easy operation - setting a fingerprint and then opening it is as simple as the press of a button. It is fairly easy to figure out without directions, but the instructions provided are more than adequate.Quickly opens - as soon as you place your finger on the sensor the door pops open. This is further guaranteed by programming the same finger multiple times. Very quick access.No exposed hinges - makes entry without the code significantly more difficult.Padding - the padding covers the walls, floor and back of the safe ensuring a great protective layer from the metal safe.Cable lock - it comes with a cable lock to secure the safe to something sturdy. While I would have preferred bolting it down, because of the small size that isn’t really possible. This is an efficient compromise and I chose to utilize it right out of the box.CONS:Battery installation - it’s tight on the inside, so installing the batteries was a bit tedious. It’s not hard, but an easier to access battery panel would be something to look into in later models.Side orientation - because of the design of the door, it must be setup so the door flips forward and down. It would be nice to have had a spring loaded or hydraulic hinged door so it could be positioned in a different orientation. Also, because of the battery compartment, LED and programming button, the top is not padded and could potentially scuff your finish (something I am not worried about anyway). Not a huge deal, but something to think about.Fingerprint sensor - it’s not ultra accurate. Sometimes I would have to remove and replace my finger to get it to read properly. This was completely resolved by adding the same finger multiple times. I have 4 fingers programmed 3 times and haven’t had a false read since.Slick - because of the finish, the safe slides easily. I would have liked to see some rubber feet on the corners to help it stay in place while sitting. This is a cheap fix and I already had some rubber feet to stick to the bottom to keep it in place without damaging the surface it sits on.All in all, this may be my favorite safe and I will be using it daily alongside a similar version by the same brand. I highly recommend this safe to anyone looking to safely store their CCW or any pistol close by for easy access and while sleeping or away. It is, in my opinion, the better option from the keypad version. Great product.