V-Line industries is based out of Simi Valley, California. They make all of their handgun safes right here in the USA. Overall, the quality is excellent and the V-Line Brute XD Handgun Safe is the best mechanical handgun safe in the industry. In these V-Line handgun safe reviews, I will explain which of their handgun safes are great and which ones need some improvement.
Lock – V-Line Handgun Safe Reviews
First and always most important is the lock. V-Line uses the genuine Simplex mechanical push button lock with 1,081 different possible combinations. When installed and used correctly, this is a very reliable lock designed to last forever.
Punch Attack Solution
A few years ago, it was exposed that anyone could easily break into this style of handgun safe with a screwdriver and a hammer. V-Line responded and added a Steel bracket underneath the lock that renders this attack useless on the Top Draw XD and Brute XD. I highly recommend these safe and the upgraded lock mechanism.
Security – V-Line Handgun Safe Reviews
The security on the Handgun Safes feature up to a 10 gauge steel body and wrap around door that overlaps the body. The main difference between the Fort Knox Handgun Safes and V-Line, is that the V-line safes overlap covers the entire body and not just an inch creating more pry resistance. These safes are CA DOJ approved as a firearm safety device, which means they passed basic security testing and is authorized for the purpose of storing firearms in California.
10 gauge steel is very thick for a handgun safe and much thicker than the standard 16 gauge used on competing safes. For reference, 16 gauge steel is the thickness of a penny.
There are also four bolt down holes on the bottom of these safes but the mounting hardware is not included. There is no steel dead bar or hooks on the hinge side and only a simple piano hinge.
Style and Function
The finish on the V-Line Brute XD Handgun Safe and Slid-Away handgun safe is a matte black that is a very attractive finish. I wish they would use this finish on all of their safes because it is very high quality. The remaining safes are finished in a semi-gloss powder coat black. They include a foam backing on the door side and egg crate foam on the bottom to protect your handguns. The sides are not foamed but when the door is closed it compresses the handgun into the foam so that it does not slide around. The Desk Mate, Hide-away and Slide-Away feature a drawer that has a mat on the bottom.
Warranty
All V-Line safes come with a 1 year limited warranty. They will repair or replace the safe and gaurantee that it will be free from defects in material and workmanship. The lock also carries a one year warranty from the manufacturer. In my experience, V-Line is an easy and reliable company to work with. All in all, they stand behind their products with honesty and integrity.
The Bottom Line
Would I buy a V-Line Handgun Safe to store my pistols? Yes, I definitely would buy the Top Draw XD or the Brute XD. With a high quality mechanical lock, full steel lock protection, 10 gauge steel construction, full body door overlap and foam interior, the Brute XD is the best mechanical handgun safe in the industry. Finally, they are all made right here in the USA.
Support an American company making a premium quality product by buying the V-Line Brute XD handgun safe.
