I’ve been using Prime to purchase handgun safes and see if they work with the T5577 in my NExT. I’ve returned the safes that don’t. lol
I found this Secustar safe that works well with my NExT after performing a small amount of modification. Amazon had a 50% off coupon a couple days ago. This made it only $30.
The safe uses EM4100 tags, similar to the Hornady Rapid safes. The button cover wasn’t allowing me to get a good reading on my NExT. I was able to easily pull the button cover off by unscrewing 2 screws on the inside of the safe. (Same as the Hornady.) I then unscrewed 4 screws to gain access to the RFID antenna. The antenna was attached via a 2 pin JST type connector. I drilled a small hole into the button pad and fed the antenna connector through the hole. I then assembled everything back together and used 3M double-sided tape to attach the antenna to the top of the same.
The safe now opens up quickly with my NExT. I don’t have to move my hand to a specific position and I don’t have to completely touch the antenna.
I do like this safe better than the Hornady Rapid I purchased a few years ago. The antenna is much better, the safe is quieter, and there is a small light on the inside of the safe. The quality and thickness seem to be about the same. I do wish the lock was better. It just uses a simple double-sided key. I might try and switch the lock out later. It will still keep my kids and wife out. haha
Wow, that’s a nice find and a clever mod! Thanks for sharing your experience and photos. I’ve been looking for a handgun safe that works with my NExT too. I might give this one a try. How do you like the size and weight of the safe? Is it easy to mount or move around?
The weight is heavy, but it can easily be picked up and moved. It comes with a cable so that it can be tied or bolted into place. It’s perfect for fitting into a night stand or placing on a closet shelf. I’d say it’s better for keeping children out. A thief will likely be able to walk off with it unless they are in a hurry and it’s tied or bolted to something that’s sturdy. I keep my CZ Rami and a S&W J-frame revolver inside of it. You could also slide some cash, credit cards, important papers underneath the foam the guns sit on. Lol
For the price, it’s def worth it to me. I use it daily. It’s easy to mod.
