Looking for a gun safe

[SeanRT]

So, I'm in the market for a gun safe that will hold at least 10 long guns and at least 5-8 handguns. I don't care whether the locking mechanism is elecvtronic or old school mechanical (though I would prefer to have an electircal system with a mechanical backup in case the electric system fails). I would like the safe to have a fire rating, too.

Any suggestions?

Oh yeah, I'm also NOT looking at breaking the bank.

 

[W54/XM-388]

Re: Looking for a gun safe

Cannon makes a line of cheaper fire rated value safes that can be gotten usually in the $600 to $800 range for a good one.

Take the advertised gun rated capacity & cut it in about half as most of the time the rated storage capacity is done with non scoped hunting rifles. So if you need to store 10 good scoped guns nicely, one of the 18 gun + safes would work well.

 

[Bigshooter42]

Re: Looking for a gun safe

Not sure what your buget is, I picked up a nice Browning 25 gun safe from Bass Pro a while back for under $1,000. It's rated for 60 min and has the door rack storage which comes in pretty handy.

 

[Foul Mike]

Re: Looking for a gun safe

Check out Home Depot.
Don't just stop at what is on the floor, check it out in customer service and look at the books as to what they can order in for you.
If you are LEO, active military, or a disabled vet, you get cut some slack, like 10% or something, maybe more depending on your situation.
Just my thoughts. Regards, FM

 

[Foul Mike]

Re: Looking for a gun safe

That may be available at other Big Box stores if you qualify.
I don't know.
A safe is in my opinion a Big Box.
You might also check on delivery charges.
They may negate any savings on the purchase price.

 

[rrflyer]

Re: Looking for a gun safe

I'll be ordering a Sturdy Safe soon.

 

[Shyty]

Re: Looking for a gun safe

I have a Cannon that I have been very pleased with. Its a mid grade safe with the electronic push button code to open it. I haven't had a problem with it at all. I think at the time I bought it, it had the best rating on fire protection. I'm sure there have been some upgrades on their newer models along with other makes of safes also. The biggest thing I would consider is you 12 guns and buy an 18 gun safe you will eventually regret not getting one bigger. That seems to be the only problem with my safe is they don't make a safe stretcher so I can add more room to mine for more guns,lol. Guess it is about time to start looking for another safe myself.

 

[SeanRT]

Re: Looking for a gun safe

Any of you heard about RedHead Outdoor Fire-Resistant Safes?

What about their quality as compared to Browning or Cannon or Liberty?

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: Looking for a gun safe

rule of thumb on safes....buy the biggest safe you can or dare,,,or buy two of 'em

Boltripper

 

[michael sr.]

Re: Looking for a gun safe

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">rule of thumb on safes....buy the biggest safe you can or dare,,,or buy two of 'em
Boltripper </div></div>.............

BT, <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">has it right</span></span></span>! You're gonna find that: camera's, cash, jewerly, document's, key's... will all need a place next to you firearms. Since most home burglary's are crash in, carry out...all those little carryable's will be somewhat secure.

My B-I-Law bought an electric lock -I'd not buy one,I have 3 safes - it worked at the retail store. Got it home an hours drive and it would not even open; called the manufacturer 3 times before they sent some one to open it...2 wks later.

At one time I owned 10 per cent of all Pinned and Recessed 629's and my last three 629's were the reason I bought a safe. They crashed in, carried them out! After Insurance paid me, the next day I bought a heavy duty Am-Security safe, Key-locking dial....now it's full, to the top and to the sides.

There are more advantages to having a bigger safe than one can imagine!!!

 

[Grimm]

Re: Looking for a gun safe

Take a gander at Champion safes. Any size you could want or need...or find a vault builder.

 

[KHOOKS]

Re: Looking for a gun safe

Find a local dealer and figure out what you want. Then wait for a bent and dent deal on it. A local shop here in BAMA has some of there so-called bent and dent safes marked down a good bit and in some cases in half of regular price. I've seen the 3 grand big boys going for $1800 or so but this also includes smaller safes.

PS most of these are in the LIBERTY name brand.

 

[168BTHPM]

Re: Looking for a gun safe

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">rule of thumb on safes....buy the biggest safe you can or dare,,,or buy two of 'em

Boltripper </div></div>

+1 on this.

Always buy a safe bigger than you think you need and buy the best safe you can afford. I have five gun safes and have only bought two of them new, check with your local safe distributors to see if they have any used trade-ins.

 

[ZLBubba]

Re: Looking for a gun safe

I'm a big fan of AmSec safes. They're not bargain basement safes, but they're quality. You can find some pretty good deals for them as well. Here's a link: AmSec BF Safes.