Gun safe recommendations

capnbo · 01-01-2013, 02:56 AM

What quality gun safes would you recommend for 1-2 hr fire protection and
thief deterrent? Been online this morning and had no idea there are so many
manufacturers making gun safes. Thanks.

wayne4240 · 01-01-2013, 06:30 AM

Well when I was looking around for one you are right there are alot to choose from for sure, but after doing some research I bought a liberty Colonial and really like this one . I figure it is the best value for the money you can check them out online and you tube and the best warranty around and they also give you a mail in rebate to .. good luck in your search..

Sgt Ed · 01-01-2013, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capnbo

What quality gun safes would you recommend for 1-2 hr fire protection and
thief deterrent? Been online this morning and had no idea there are so many
manufacturers making gun safes. Thanks.

I know what you mean and to top it off the sales people are just like used car sellers,used on Sundays to go to Church. From what I've noticed, most all have close to the same fire ratings.The difference is strength. They all claim they can open each others with a can opener,Humm, You have the Chinese and domestic and I know which way I'm going there. They can not even agree on metal thickness and strength. Some say gage others say the measurement ie: 1/4 or 1/8,of what,who knows.There is a BIG spread in the prices too. Some say Winchester,Ft Knox Sentury. I still don't know and I'm looking to upgrade.

MGF · 01-01-2013, 01:16 PM

Cannon, Fort Knox, Liberty would all get a look from me.

docskeet · 01-01-2013, 02:42 PM

The best advice I was given about a gun safe was, buy one twice as big as you think you need - or later buy a second.

ridgerat · 01-01-2013, 06:20 PM

Fort Knox and Liberty.

Liberty also makes safes for Cabela's, and often can be found cheaper than
the comparable Liberty models.

Geobob · 01-01-2013, 06:30 PM

Do you want a safe for long guns and pistols or just pistols? I have only pistols, and purchased a 2.3 ft3 First Alert safe from Wayfair (free delivery) for around $300. It is fireproof (700 degF for 1-2 hrs) and waterproof.

sigp229r · 01-01-2013, 08:07 PM

Liberty...

Whisky · 02-09-2013, 02:32 AM

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my Wife bought a Winchester from Tractor Supply, paid a couple of school boys for delivery and setup - very good value

Basque1 · 02-09-2013, 03:03 AM

Fort Knox eyes closed the best!!

Downtownv · 02-09-2013, 04:24 AM

I bought a combo Rifle/pistol safe from Sportmans guide (Sentry) in 1998 for $150 which I thought was a lot, then! Traditional combo-fire proof for 1.5 hours!
Ammo keps in a secure lockable Kobolt cabinet (Not fire proof, wahoo!) all lag bolted to the walls/floor.

If you're not thinking of a secure place for your ammo, PM me with your address where stored, it's worth more than the gun and isn't traceable!

Glocktwenty3 · 03-02-2013, 05:35 AM

I just bought a superior master series 50 cu ft. Happy with the quality of it, when compared to others.

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capnbo · 03-03-2013, 01:38 AM

glock23

how much was your safe? Thanks.

lourx · 03-03-2013, 02:27 AM

liberty. im sure there are other good ones but i have a liberty and am very happy with it.

SouthernYankee · 03-03-2013, 04:24 AM

Liberty is a great product at a fair price. Also get it big enough to meet your needs down the road 7-10yrs.

architect323 · 03-03-2013, 05:36 AM

I agree with the notion of buying double what you need. I bought a 1cubic foot SentrySafe figuring issue the top shelf for ammo, and could keep 1-2 guns on the bottom shelf. Needless today, it's pretty tight in there, particlarly since i came to the realization that i will likely buy more handguns down the road.

I wish now I bought a lot more space, probably would have if I was a home owner. I anticipate making the Sentry an ammo safe exclusively at some point and getting a larger, firesafe safe for handguns and ammo.

You will get what you pay for. Th Sentry cost me about $80, and it is an $80 safe. It will do the job, but it certainly isn't fancy or ripe with features, and someone with the will to break into it will probably figure out a way.

capnbo · 03-03-2013, 07:27 AM

Where is the best place place to price/buy a Liberty safe? Direct from the manufacturer? Thanks.

Jimeg · 03-03-2013, 02:23 PM

I have a Superior and am very happy with the Quality. I believe Champions are made by the same company.

jerman · 03-05-2013, 07:12 PM

Anyone own one of the Big Horn gun safes that Costco sells? How would you recommend handling lighting in a 19cf safe? Thanks.

Malicious Compliance · 03-06-2013, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by capnbo

Where is the best place place to price/buy a Liberty safe? Direct from the manufacturer? Thanks.

If you go to Tom Gresham's Gun Talk web site, he offers a discount for Liberty.

Don't forget to bolt it to the floor. Also, bolt to a wall, preferably in a corner and secured to two walls, also!

Many successful thefts involve removing the entire safe and opening up in a location away from the site of theft!

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01-01-2013, 06:30 AM	#2
wayne4240 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: canada Posts: 12	Well when I was looking around for one you are right there are alot to choose from for sure, but after doing some research I bought a liberty Colonial and really like this one . I figure it is the best value for the money you can check them out online and you tube and the best warranty around and they also give you a mail in rebate to .. good luck in your search..

01-01-2013, 01:16 PM	#4
MGF Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 777	Cannon, Fort Knox, Liberty would all get a look from me.

01-01-2013, 02:42 PM	#5
docskeet Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Athens GA Posts: 23	The best advice I was given about a gun safe was, buy one twice as big as you think you need - or later buy a second.

01-01-2013, 06:20 PM	#6
ridgerat Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southern Arizona Posts: 49	Fort Knox and Liberty. Liberty also makes safes for Cabela's, and often can be found cheaper than the comparable Liberty models.

01-01-2013, 06:30 PM	#7
Geobob Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 746	Do you want a safe for long guns and pistols or just pistols? I have only pistols, and purchased a 2.3 ft3 First Alert safe from Wayfair (free delivery) for around $300. It is fireproof (700 degF for 1-2 hrs) and waterproof.

01-01-2013, 08:07 PM	#8
sigp229r Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: California Posts: 3,600	Liberty...

02-09-2013, 02:32 AM	#9
Whisky Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Baja Oklahoma Posts: 373	. my Wife bought a Winchester from Tractor Supply, paid a couple of school boys for delivery and setup - very good value

02-09-2013, 03:03 AM	#10
Basque1 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NY Posts: 10	Fort Knox eyes closed the best!!

02-09-2013, 04:24 AM	#11
Downtownv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jermany Posts: 704	I bought a combo Rifle/pistol safe from Sportmans guide (Sentry) in 1998 for $150 which I thought was a lot, then! Traditional combo-fire proof for 1.5 hours! Ammo keps in a secure lockable Kobolt cabinet (Not fire proof, wahoo!) all lag bolted to the walls/floor. If you're not thinking of a secure place for your ammo, PM me with your address where stored, it's worth more than the gun and isn't traceable!

03-02-2013, 05:35 AM	#12
Glocktwenty3 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: MN Posts: 15	I just bought a superior master series 50 cu ft. Happy with the quality of it, when compared to others. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362234954.647295.jpg

03-03-2013, 01:38 AM	#13
capnbo Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 27	glock23 how much was your safe? Thanks.

03-03-2013, 02:27 AM	#14
lourx Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: pa Posts: 334	liberty. im sure there are other good ones but i have a liberty and am very happy with it.

03-03-2013, 04:24 AM	#15
SouthernYankee Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Florida Pan Handle Posts: 1,864	Liberty is a great product at a fair price. Also get it big enough to meet your needs down the road 7-10yrs.

03-03-2013, 05:36 AM	#16
architect323 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Massachusetts, unfortunately Posts: 278	I agree with the notion of buying double what you need. I bought a 1cubic foot SentrySafe figuring issue the top shelf for ammo, and could keep 1-2 guns on the bottom shelf. Needless today, it's pretty tight in there, particlarly since i came to the realization that i will likely buy more handguns down the road. I wish now I bought a lot more space, probably would have if I was a home owner. I anticipate making the Sentry an ammo safe exclusively at some point and getting a larger, firesafe safe for handguns and ammo. You will get what you pay for. Th Sentry cost me about $80, and it is an $80 safe. It will do the job, but it certainly isn't fancy or ripe with features, and someone with the will to break into it will probably figure out a way.

03-03-2013, 07:27 AM	#17
capnbo Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 27	Where is the best place place to price/buy a Liberty safe? Direct from the manufacturer? Thanks.

03-03-2013, 02:23 PM	#18
Jimeg Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 120	I have a Superior and am very happy with the Quality. I believe Champions are made by the same company.

03-05-2013, 07:12 PM	#19
jerman Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 84	Anyone own one of the Big Horn gun safes that Costco sells? How would you recommend handling lighting in a 19cf safe? Thanks.