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Gun safes

Brian308Brian308 Member Posts: 30 ✭✭
edited June 2002 in Ask the Experts
I am looking to buy a gun safe. can any one tell me where to look for the best prices, also, any suggestions as to brand?

appreciate the info.
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  • Brian308Brian308 Member Posts: 30 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    i recently purchased a stack on brand gunsafe. while i realize that a 28 gun safe for $700 has got to be around bottem of the barrel for value it was all i could afford i and figure its better then nothing. my question is who makes the best safes? cannon, fort knox, or some other brand? id like to upgrade someday. just wondering what my options are.
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  • Brian308Brian308 Member Posts: 30 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Does anyone have a pentagon gun safe? And if so how is the quality and does it have easy access to your rifles. I was thinking of buying the defender model.

    Larry w. Jose
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  • Brian308Brian308 Member Posts: 30 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    has anyone seen or heard of pentagon gun safes.
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  • Brian308Brian308 Member Posts: 30 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    there are so many fire proof gun safes out there for sale , i want to buy one , but which is a good one to check in to. , fire proof , 20-40 gun capacity . thanks ron .
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  • Brian308Brian308 Member Posts: 30 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I know I have asked this before,but. Has anyone heard of Fort Knox or Homeland Security gun safes? I know you all had said Liberty. What I'm looking for is the most securest and the very best fire protection. I was looking into the Pentagone safes but alot of people have said neg responses for that brand. Thanks
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  • Brian308Brian308 Member Posts: 30 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    As the neighborhood begins its slow decent...its time to look for a gun safe....Does anyone have any good recommendations...looking for a max. 14 long gun safe...with shelves....
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  • Brian308Brian308 Member Posts: 30 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Wondering what is a good gun safe manufacturer and what are some good qualities to look for in a safe,[:)]
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  • Brian308Brian308 Member Posts: 30 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Because of a recent fire in my apt building I decided to buy a gun safe for my many guns. Before I would clean them after each use and just lay them in the corner against the wall. Is there anything special I should know about storing longguns for a long period in a locked safe? Should I leave them lightly oiled or wiped down completely? Thanks.
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  • Brian308Brian308 Member Posts: 30 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Any recommendations on a large gun safe? Most the people I talk to are trying to sell me the ones they sell. So it is hard to get an honest opinion. The best deal I can tell is through Sportsman Steel safes but unsure of product. Any help????Comments recommendations?
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  • Brian308Brian308 Member Posts: 30 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    ANYBODY DEALT WITH STEELWATER SAFE COMPANY OR PATRIOT SAFE COMPANY LOOKING TO BUY 1ST GUN SAFE NEED ADVISE. I WANT A COMPANY AND THERE PRODUCTS 100% AMERICAN MADE.ANY INFO ON THESE 2 COMPANIES:
    WWW.PATRIOTSAFE.COM OUT OF CALIFORNIA AND WWW.STEELWATERGUNSAFE.COM OUT OF THE CAROLINAS
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  • Brian308Brian308 Member Posts: 30 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I seem to go on intermittent spurts on this site--kids and sports sometimes keeps me away for much longer than I'd like---but anyway--I have seen a couple of recent post regarding safes. I had an awesome experience on this topic several years ago and had a great conversation with many members on the subject so thought I would submit the archive link so our new members can view it.

    A safe has to be a deterrent on three levels, weight, fire protection and entry protection. I hope the link below helpes those who are seeking an above average safe.

    http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=319721&SearchTerms=safes

    Regards
    skyman
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  • Brian308Brian308 Member Posts: 30 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    So, after reading all the prior posts in the forums, does anybody have any information or experience with the Browning Medallion series gun safe or something similar. I am looking at spending around $2000 for a safe.
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  • Brian308Brian308 Member Posts: 30 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Anyone know were i could get a good deal on a fire proof gun safe? I don't want to spend more than $500. Thanks
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  • JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Pretty much all of the better brands use the same locks. (Sargeant and Greenleaf). I would recommend one with these brand locks. other than that, as long as it has a fire lining, and locking rods in the sides, and top of the door, it will serve the purpose. the only other decision is the color.

    I have an FN security (browning)

    Browning
    Winchester
    Remington
    Liberty
    etc


    A great rifle with a junk scope,....is junk.
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  • BlokeyBlokey Member Posts: 284 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I went with a Browning too. Some say they are overpriced (you're paying for the name) but I liked the features and I'm totally satisfied. I got the Platinum model in the new standard size (they were only available in the large size before) and it's fine for my collection; I've only got handguns so the 60x30x27 size was OK.

    Whatever you get, try and get at least the features JustC described; I'd add that you should get the most substantial safe you can afford (weight). It's best to have it bolted to the floor but if that's not feasible, weight's the next best thing.

    You'll have a good safe and that's definitely better than no safe.
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  • gunsismegunsisme Member Posts: 42 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I went with the Liberty Washington 40 model. Setup to hold 32 long guns thinking it was way bigger tha I would ever need. That was 7 years ago now I have 1 slot left to fill. I have seen alot of safes before my purchase and after and I have yet to find one of better quality or price!
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  • richc5richc5 Member Posts: 17 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I went with Liberty Wshington Model 50. Not the cheapest but quality and features are the best I believe. Buy the biggest you can afford. Make sure and get a dehumidier. I got the "Goldenrod", plugs into 110 wall outlet.
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  • RembrandtRembrandt Member Posts: 4,486 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Like most things you get what you pay for...safes are no exception. If you spec out the differences, you'll find better quality safes have more steel, more cubic inches, better fire protection, and nicer finishes. Cheaper safes cut corners in these areas. Most buyers will either be purchasing for quality or looking at price....lots of good safes on the market, but few will hold a candle to National Security.

    Mine's a Magnum Plus National Security, 1" thick drill plate door, double steel lined with fire retardant poured in between, gold plated hardware...my only regret is I didn't get the digital lock. Here is a link with all the specs....

    http://www.libertysafenorcal.com/Showroom/NationalSecurity/Magnum.html
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  • BT99BT99 Member Posts: 1,043 ✭
    edited November -1
    One thing to remember about safes, is that there are not too many safe
    manufacturers. The gun manufacturers don't make the safes with their name on them. Personally I have one with "Weatherby" on in, but
    Weathery didn't make it. I believe that the safe companies say
    "well what name are we going to paint on them today", depending on
    which gun company orders how many. Most, if not all, use one or two
    locks of another company. So,,,don't go by the gun company name on
    it. Pick out one that has the features you want and don't pay too much attention what name is on it. Most all offer the same features.
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  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,887 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I think my next safe will be a Zanotti Armor. They are made of 6 interlocking sections, so you don't need to hire piano movers when you relocate.

    Neal
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  • TOMBECKTOMBECK Member Posts: 64 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    CONSIDER THE CANNON 50" WIDE 72" HIGH IF YOU HAVE A NUMBER OF GUNS.
    WITH ELECTRIC COMBO SHOULD BE ABOUT $1750 - $1850. THE 72" VS 60" GIVES A LOT OF ADDED PISTOL, SCOPE, & MISC. STORAGE.
    WEIGHT A KEY CONSIDERATION - THIS CANNON ABOUT 1100# PLUS GUNS (60@ 5# AVG IS ANOTHER 300+ #s - NOT FOR A WEAK FLOOR (PLUS THE JOB OF MOVING IT AROUND.) CHECK DOOR OPENINGS FOR CLEARANCE - GENERALLY NO PROBLEM EXCEPT HOUSE TRAILERS. "BIGGER IS BETTER"
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  • hdwrenchhdwrench Member Posts: 954 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    i recently bought an american security 60x40. it is a very nice safe .
    i did make an oversite i'd like to pass on .after getting the safe home and settled in i started to load my guns . first the collectables and rarely used guns then the hunting rifles and plinkers .....
    last the shotguns . living in western n.y. shotguns are your most often reached for . then my oversite , the large capacity magizines will not fit into the barrel rests . i have 4 shotguns that have to be stored broken down . i think i can raise up the barrel rest shelf but i have to build a extension as the safe is set up 1/3 shelf 2/3's gun storage . so be careful in your interior choices , this problem could
    of easily been avoided. one more thing , it's almost full ! get the biggest one you can afford .



    Edited by - HDWRENCH on 06/06/2002 22:48:19
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  • martzkj@msn.commartzkj@msn.com Member Posts: 582 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I forget the brand I have It's stored at my dads home, however I will tell you this don't believe the number of gun's they say they it will hold. Mine is a 28 place gun safe, however you will never fit 28 in it. So I suggest to buy bigger than you think you need.
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  • jogn2jogn2 Member Posts: 21 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm pleased with my Browning - I agree get more that you think you'll need. By the time you put a few household valuables in it the space is all used up!
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