Handgun & Bedside Safes · Hornady
Hornady RAPiD Safe 2700KP
3.3/5 Best Safe Score (how we score)
I like Hornady's low 14-gauge lid safe for a 1911 or a 4-inch revolver: a tag opens the spring-assist lid, and it reads up to five tags, with a 4-6 digit code and two barrel keys as backups.
Details
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Who it's for
- Best RFID pistol safe for a 1911 in Best RFID Gun Safe – 5 Tag-Entry Picks From Nightstand to Long Guns: Someone storing one 1911-size pistol or a 4-inch revolver on a shelf, in a closet or in a vehicle with the included cable; the interior is only 2.2 in tall.
- Best portable steel box in Best Gun Safe for Car – 6 Picks by Lock, Mount and Pistol Fit: A driver who moves one handgun between the car, the house and a hotel and wants steel, not plastic; it is portable, so it is only as secure as the cable anchor.
- Best RFID access in Best Pistol Safe – 4 Quick-Access Picks for Home and Travel: For a buyer who distrusts fingerprint readers and wants touch-free entry to one handgun at the bedside or in the car; anyone who sees the wristband used knows how to open it.
What we like
- Reads up to five tags; watchband tag, key fob and two decals included
- 14-gauge steel housing with two hardened internal locking lugs
- Exceeds ASTM child and pry resistance standards (Hornady)
- 14-gauge steel with two internal hardened locking lugs
- RFID tags, a 4-6 digit code and two barrel keys
- 9 x 7.7 x 2.2 in interior, the roomiest of the portable boxes here
What to know first
- A 2.2 in tall interior fits one pistol, with little room for extras
- Lucky Gunner found RFID no faster than the buttons on the smaller 2600KP
- On batteries you press a button before the RFID reader wakes
- Owners say the small RFID decals read poorly; the cable end can slip out
- On battery power you press a button before the RFID reader wakes up
Product details
| Brand | Hornady |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hornady |
| Model | 98172 |
| Part number | 98172 |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 12.7 inches x 8.7 inches x 2.9 inches |
| Item weight | 2.2 pounds |
| Color | RAPID SAFE 2700KP |
| Size | Large |
| Warranty | Manufacture One Year Limited |
| Released | 2018-07-23 |
| Lock | RFID (up to 5 tags), 4-6 digit keypad, 2 barrel keys |
| Steel | 14-gauge, two hardened locking lugs (Hornady) |
| Exterior | 12.7 x 8.7 x 2.9 in (Hornady) |
| Interior | 9 x 7.7 x 2.2 in (Hornady) |
| Power | Wall power supply included; battery mode per owner's manual |
| Fire rating | None claimed |
| DOJ listing | California-approved firearms safety device (Hornady manual) |
| Fits | 1911 pistols / 4-inch revolvers (Hornady) |
| State listing | California DOJ approved firearm safety device (Hornady) |
Top rows from the Amazon listing; the rest from the maker pages we checked.
About this item
- fast & dependable touch-free entry: rfid activated by wristband, key fob or sticker that instantly opens the spring-assist lid. up to five rfid tags can be programmed. it is also accessible by conventional key lock.
- certified child-resistant: exceeds astm international safety standards for child and pry resistance, lock strength, drop/pick/saw tests and hinge attack resistance.
- heavy-duty, tamper proof construction: exterior housing is made of thick 14 gauge steel with two internal hardened locking lugs.
- safe and ready: ac and battery power ensures your handgun is protected and ready to go 24/7.
- mobile security: included cable allows the safe to be secured in virtually any location. meets tsa requirements for handgun safety in checked luggage. ca doj approved firearms safety device.
- fits most 1911 size pistols and 4-inch revolvers. exterior: 12.7 x 8.7 x 2.9 inches. interior: 9 x 7.7 x 2.2 inches
- contents include: rapid safe, wall power supply, rfid wristband, two rfid stickers, rfid key fob, two circular barrel keys, security cable.
- Sport type: Hunting
From the product's Amazon listing, as of Nov 7, 2026, 7:59 PM UTC. The seller writes this text, not us, and Amazon may change it.
What owners say
Summarized from 5 owner discussions and review pages we read.
Praise
- One owner reports daily use for 18 months without an issue
- The button interface is the least fussy of the pistol boxes compared
- One owner has run two in vehicles for years without a failure
- The wristband tap and the keypad open it fast
- Fast touch-free opening with the wristband
- AC adapter means no worry about dead batteries at the bedside
Complaints
- Lucky Gunner calls the RFID feature no faster than the buttons, and worries about tags left where kids can find them
- The small RFID disks are slow or unreliable to read
- The cable end connector inside the box falls out easily
- Some RFID discs and tags are slow or unreliable to read
- One extra button press is needed to wake it when on batteries
Sources: Lucky Gunner Lounge, guide to quick access pistol safes · Reddit r/Firearms, Hornady Rapid Safe (search excerpt) · American Firearms, top handgun safes (RAPiD 2600KP) · OpticsPlanet owner reviews: Hornady RAPiD Safe 2700KP · Sporting Classics Daily: RAPiD Safe review
