Overall I’m pleased with this item, given the price. For those reviewers who are saying that the fingerprint reader unlocked with any touch, the default mode is that the fingerprint reader behaves in this way. In reading the instructions, you have to go through an extra step of programming your fingerprint in (it seems like you do this at first, but in reality you have to basically do it twice before it will learn your fingerprint). Once I got that figured out, it does work with all of the programmed digits, and does not work on my daughter’s fingers or those not programmed.As for speed, it opens very quickly, but you do have to put your finger down exactly right, or it will flash red. I think this is just the nature of a small reader and it not reading all possible angles of your fingerprint, unlike how smartphones have you lift and place your finger in different angles multiple times. I’m comfortable with that, as at most I’ve had to try 3 times quickly to get it to open. But usually it opens on the first or second try.Overall good value and I would recommend this item.Without commenting on any particular review that says this is “junk” or that any finger, or anyone’s finger for that matter, or even a cat’s paw can open the safe, I am here to say that is totally false…IF you follow the instructions in section 4. Before I went step by step through the setup, I did discover that any of my finger tips would open the safe. But…carefully following the setup instructions, I am here to tell you that only MY right index finger opens the safe. I am not going to walk anyone through the instructions here, but suggest that you slow down and follow step by step on how to set up for both fingerprint and user code. It’s not difficult at all (and fingerprint seems to be the main issue in these negative reviews).After setting up the fingerprint code, I asked my wife to use all her fingers to open the safe. None of them opened it. I used all my fingers (except my right index finger), and none of them opened the safe. I will say you have to be specific when using the fingerprint ID. I can’t use the tip of my right index finger, I have to lay it flat on the sensor as that is the way I positioned my finger when I did the setup.Very often when walking by the safe in our bedroom, I will reach out and touch the finger print sensor just to be familiar with the process. It opens every time. IF I fail to lay my finger flat on the sensor (as I did in the setup), it doesn’t open. So, keep in mind the position of your finger when doing the setup. I also use the four-digit code method and it works flawlessly!This is a strong and sturdy safe for pistols and easily accommodates two pistols, my 4.2 in barrel 9mm and a S&W 38.I looked at a ton of reviews before purchasing this and glad I got this one. It’s perfect for what I need. I know my firearms are safe and secure. And if I need to get them out quickly, my fingerprint has worked everytime without fail. I like that it’s quiet and appreciate the lights inside, in case I should ever need to get one at night. I would purchase again.Purchased 2 of these safes just over a year ago.Safes look and work great. Fingerprint access is a really nice feature and works well.Let me move on to the Customer service which wasEXCELLENT. I recently moved and lost keys to each safe. Sent a message to the manufacturer regarding lost keys. My message was answered same day. Manufacture asked for Amazon purchase screenshotWhich I provided and keys were sent out.Product & Customer service 5 Stars !!Tom DGreat safe for keeping fire arm locked up. Obviously it's very portable so dont store you family heirlooms in it, unless you bolt it to something permanent. But for what I need, safe spot to keep a firearm in my bedroom, its great. Easy to open, perfect space for a gun and some extras. Easy to set up and useThe safe spring mechanism wasn’t working after 1 year. I contacted Awesafe customer service and they sent me a new replacement safe within a week.It worked great for a few months and then quit working. Now anyone can open it!I bought this as a gift for my husband. He had to set the finger print scanner twice in order for it work, but it works now. It holds his handgun and a couple other small weapons. He loves it and we feel more confident now since we have kids in our home.