The fingerprint reader and 6 digit PIN code work very well. Overall I’m satisfied with this safe for keeping my home defense handgun secure but readily accessible should I ever need to fetch it quickly. On the negative side, (1) it is not tall enough to store the gun with the slide rack locked open, meaning one either has to store with a round chambered or plan on racking the slide after drawing. (2) The safe also feels like it would not be difficult to pry open with a large screwdriver. (3) The mounting hardware provided does not support drywall, so get your own. (4) when my safe arrived, it was impossible to open it. This is because the wire harness from the key pad to the locking mechanism was not tied down, and it had managed to loop over the corner of the back side of the door. I managed to free the door and move the wires out of the way using a long stick and an endoscope camera. I have modified the safe by using tape to secure the wires so this never happens again.

Item's handle ripped after less than 5 uses, and is basiaclly brand new, purchased in May of 2023. . Was loaded with less than 20lbs when it ripped at the seam. Do not buy.