V-Line Hide-Away Handgun Safe Review

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 Brute XD is the best mechanical handgun safe in the industry. Unfortunately, they didn’t apply the same protective housing to the V-Line Hide-away Handgun Safe. In this review, I’ll explain why you definitely want to upgrade to one of their better safes.

Lock – V-Line Hide-away Handgun Safe

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 Problem

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 but not on this model. I highly recommend upgrading to one of the above models to get this security features.

Security – V-Line Hide-away Handgun Safe

The security on the V-Line Hide-away Handgun Safe features a 16 gauge steel door and body. This safe is CA DOJ approved as a firearm safety device, which means it passed basic security testing and is authorized for the purpose of storing firearms in California.

Style and Function

The finish on the V-Line Hide-away Handgun Safe is a powder-coat black that is not the most attractive finish. It’s really the same as every low end imported gun safe from China. They include a carpeted tray that slides out after the door drop down. This safe is unique in that it mounts underneath a desk or table.

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. They stand behind their products with honesty and integrity.

The Bottom Line

For the price, the V-Line Hide-away Handgun Safe is a decent option but overall not something I would recommend due to its unprotected lock.

With that said, the V-Line Top Draw XD and V-Line Brute XD handgun safes have heavier gauge steel with a protected lock and I do recommend these options.