Fort Knox
Fort Knox Maverick 6031
$1577.31Cheaper
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Fort Knox Maverick 6031 vs Vaultek RS500i
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Fort Knox Maverick 6031 is cheaper at $1577.31. Every spec and price links to its source.
Vaultek
Vaultek RS500i
$1699.99
Which is better: the Fort Knox Maverick 6031 or Vaultek RS500i?
The Vaultek RS500i wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Fort Knox Maverick 6031 is the cheaper at $1577.31. Get the Vaultek RS500i for the stronger spec sheet, the Fort Knox Maverick 6031 to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Fort Knox Maverick 6031 | Vaultek RS500i |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1577.31 | $1699.99 |
| Brand | Fort Knox | Vaultek |
| Released | — | — |
| Lock type | mechanical-dial | biometric |
| Gun capacity | 40 | 5 |
| Fire rating minutes | 90 | — |
| Fire rating temp f | 1600 | — |
| Ul rsc listed | — | No |
| Body steel gauge | 10 | 14 |
| Bolt count | 9 | 4 |
| Exterior dims (in) | 60 x 31 x 27 | 54 x 14 x 11.7 |
| Weight (lb) | 813 | 93 |
| Water resistant | No | No |
Sources — Fort Knox Maverick 6031: ftknox.com (verified 2026-07-11). Vaultek RS500i: vaulteksafe.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Fort Knox Maverick 6031 and Vaultek RS500i?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Lock type: Fort Knox Maverick 6031 mechanical-dial vs Vaultek RS500i biometric
- Gun capacity: Fort Knox Maverick 6031 40 vs Vaultek RS500i 5
- Body steel gauge: Fort Knox Maverick 6031 10 vs Vaultek RS500i 14
- Bolt count: Fort Knox Maverick 6031 9 vs Vaultek RS500i 4
- Exterior dims (in): Fort Knox Maverick 6031 60 x 31 x 27 vs Vaultek RS500i 54 x 14 x 11.7
- Weight (lb): Fort Knox Maverick 6031 813 vs Vaultek RS500i 93