American Security WEST2114 Wall Safe Review

American Security is the oldest, most reputable and highest quality safe company in the world. They’ve been around since 1946 and have always headquartered in California, USA. They make real safes, not the illusion of security but real, actual , high quality, secure, insurable safes. With that said, American Security actually doesn’t make this safe at all, but imports it from a Chinese company and slaps their name on it. In this review, I will help you understand why the American Security WEST2114 Wall Safe is overpriced and not worth the money.

Lock – American Security WEST2114 Wall Safe

First and always most important on any safe is the lock. American Security used a Solenoid electronic lock with key override. These are the most common types of electronic locks coming out of China because they are cheap. However, they lack the most basic functions of security and can be opened far too easily. They have no security rating, no testing whatsoever and are not reliable long term.

However, this is not the main issue with the safe. The fatal flaw is the key override. In an attempt to save some money and have a lower price, they went with a tubular override key. These locks can be opened with BIC pens just by inserting and twisting. There are also numerous tubular lock picks available on Amazon that pick these locks in seconds.

Security

The American Security WEST2114 Wall Safe is built with 3/16″ gauge steel construction with only two locking bolts that appear to be around 3/4″ thick.

Security is clearly not the focal point of this wall safe with the vulnerabilities in the lock, so if you need this as a very short term anti-theft lock box, it will do fine but as a security safe, it won’t stand up to any real attempt at getting it open. I recommend at least a 3/8″ thick door with 1/2″ being the ideal starting point.

Style and Function

This wall safe looks like it hasn’t changed since the 1970s. It’s finished in an ugly cream paint job with plastic keypad and handle. Two removable metal shelves are included with no carpeting. I would not recommend this safe for style or security.

Warranty

The American Security wall safes come with a 1 year parts and labor warranty. In my experience, American Security is one of the easiest companies to work with for both service and warranty. No red flags here.

The Bottom Line

The American Security WEST2114 Wall Safe is not very secure compared to the American Security WS1214, Hayman CV WS-7 and Stealth WSHD1414. I would not buy this to store my valuables and it is far too easily defeated with they key override. At this price point, I highly recommend you buy the Hayman CV WS-7 over this safe.