Handgun & Bedside Safes · VAULTEK
VAULTEK Slider Series Essential
3.2/5 Best Safe Score (how we score)
I picked Vaultek's 16-gauge steel slider safe for desks with a side panel or pedestal: its mounting plate screws to that panel, and a backlit keypad slides out a handgun up to 8.875 in, optic included.
Details
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Who it's for
- Best for a desk with a side panel in Best Under Desk Gun Safe – 5 Picks Sorted by How They Mount: Desks with a pedestal, side panel or modesty panel and an optic-equipped pistol; it does not suit a leg-only standing desk, and owners say some full-size pistols will not fit.
What we like
- Optics-ready foam for a handgun up to 8.875 in plus a spare magazine
- Backlit keypad with proximity sensor and battery life up to 1 year
- VESA-pattern plate lets you lift the safe off in seconds
What to know first
- Needs a vertical panel to mount on
- Owners report some full-size pistols do not fit, and beeps after use
Product details
| Brand | VAULTEK |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Vaultek Safe, Inc. |
| Model | Slider |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 11.25 inches x 2.6 inches x 9.1 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Size | 11.25 x 2.6 x 9.1 inches |
| Lock | Backlit 5-digit keypad, backup key |
| Exterior | 11.25 in H x 9.1 in D x 2.6 in W |
| Interior | 8.875 x 5.625 x 2 in |
| Steel | 16-gauge, anti-impact latch |
| Weight | 7.4 lb (Vaultek) |
| Power | 4 AAA, up to 1 year, or AC adapter |
| Mounting | Plate with VESA 75 and 100 mm patterns |
| Fire rating | None claimed |
| State listing | California DOJ certified (Vaultek) |
Top rows from the Amazon listing; the rest from the maker pages we checked.
About this item
- Essential Slider provides quick access via the backlit 5-digit Smart Sense keypad and (2) included backup keys.
- Powered by 4 AAA Batteries (not included) that last up to one year or more, or keep the safe plugged in continuously with the included power cable.
- Optics Ready Design allows you to store your pistol with your ideal optic scenario. Refined Interior features a high density foam holster to protect a single firearm plus 1 spare magazine. Fits compact pistols up to full-size handguns 8.875” in overall length. The interior LED lighting illuminates your firearm when open.
- Slim Vertical Design can hold a max firearm length of 8.875” with optics, plus 1 spare magazine. Stores great under a desk or nightstand, discreetly on a bookshelf, or inconspicuously in a vehicle. Included Proprietary Mounting Plate allows for multiple mounting configurations including standard VESA 75mm and 100mm hole patterns, and allows the safe to be removed from the mounting plate in seconds by an authorized user.
- Tough and Rugged 16-gauge carbon steel construction with a durable finish prevents corrosion and ensures long-lasting protection of your firearm for years to come. Anti-theft protection includes a single anti-impact latch to keep the safe securely locked under impact.
- Quick Access signature three-point precision rail system with ball bearing guides rapidly deploys the safe open and presents a stored firearm in the ready position in fractions of a second. Two fast access points with rapid fire 5-digit backlit Smart Sense keypad and the included backup manual key.
- Included Accessories: (2) Manual Keys, Mounting Plate, and Mounting Hardware.
- Fitment: High density foam holster provides high level of protection and flexible to fit a variety of handgun sizes up to 8.875″ in overall length plus a spare magazine.
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
- Works like a gun vending machine once mounted to a nightstand
- Long battery life on the keypad model
Complaints
- Many full-size semi-autos will not fit, and it beeps for a few minutes after use
- An owner with a leg-only standing desk says slider safes like Vaultek will not work for him
Sources: r/CAguns, best 'quick access' pistol safe · r/concealedcarry, bedside pistol safe · r/CCW, gun safe to keep a toddler out · r/handguns, desk mount gun safe · USCCA Community, best bedside gun safe thread
