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funkfool
03-28-2010, 18:58
So, gun safes. I need one.
I'm looking in the under $1000.00 range.
At least 24 gun...
Preferably at least 30min fire rating.
Waterproof?
Anyone have advice?
Safes to stay away from?
Good manufacturers?
Quality/Value?
I'm looking at this:
http://www.gunsafes.com/Winchester-Tradition-Series-Gun-Safe-30-Minute-Fire-Safe.html?
gnihcraes
03-28-2010, 21:08
I have an old browning prosteel - seems well built. I'm not sure I'd like the new fancy electronic keypad locks on the brands out there today. I like the S&G (sargent and greenleaf) lock set/combination. my2cents.
twitchyfinger
03-28-2010, 21:14
Manufacturer web site:
http://www.libertysafe.com/safe_centurion.php
will be buying one soon, has anyone used that gunsafe.com site??
twitchyfinger - you are the second person that has said that lowes/home depot has good deals, will have to check them out.
theGinsue
03-28-2010, 21:30
Okay, before one of the guys in the "safe" business jumps in and educates (translated: chastises) you for your terminology, what you are really looking for is officially a security container, not a safe. Apparently, "gun safes" don't measure up to the criteria required to be an official safe.
Now, I have 2 of those exact Winchesters "safes".
Heres the first one I acquired: (3 yr old pic)
http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt65/theGinsue/Firearms/safe1-1.jpg
I'm very happy with mine.
Ak47Ar15Glock26
03-28-2010, 22:08
i got my safe at walmart of all places. its a sentry safe with digital keypad (faster to get in, battery operated) and i fit 2 ar's, 2 ak's, and 2 mossberg pistol grip 12 ga's at once, with a shelf that holds most of my ammo and handguns. even comes with lag bolts to bolt to the floor and wall. best $200 ive ever spent
well from my experience i like a dial lock than a electronic just cause i don't have to deal with batteries and such going out and also most come with skeleton keys so if it does die you can still open your safe i would rather just remember a combo than have to hide or buy another safe to put the keys in!
i work at Dick sporting goods part time we sell stack-on products!
i own the stack-on 24-gun safe i bought mine two years go for 430 dollars got a heck of a deal at the time since it was a 600 dollar safe and i bought it on family night where i got extra off! my safe is the older model elite 24 with one handle not typical three spokes. the newer one weighs less i guess cutting cost cause of materials i think and is a little shorter which explains the loss in weight! things i would keep in mind are:
weight: at least 450 pounds if not more unloaded the more the better less chance of it walking off and bolt it to the concrete if you can!
door hinges: on the out side for fire proofing and multiple point locking system!
water proofing: is a simple task all you are paying for is the fact it says its water proof and some rubber oring or disk for the two bolt holes on the bottom of the safe and rubber/door sealer going along the the door and right next to the fire proofing plastic strips. you could buy this at a hard ware store if you really think you need it. might save you a little if you find a good safe with out water proofing!
fire rating of course as well! mine is i think 30-45 min i cant remember of the top of my head and the temp either i would have to check!
Another thing to consider where are you going to put it? basement upstairs ect... the question is how you going to get it there if it weighs XXX number of pounds. what ever you do don't use the delivery service at dicks its out sourced and they charge basically half of what you are paying for the safe just to get it to your first floor. i bribed my friends with a steak dinner and borrowed my friend truck and filled it up with gas coasted me 100 bucks give or take with food and gas to get it where i wanted it.
my .02 coop Note: theGinsue im to lazy to type out "security containers" as you are correct i like how "Safe" is only four letters! [Tooth]
funkfool
03-28-2010, 22:31
Okay, before one of the guys in the "safe" business jumps in and educates (translated: chastises) you for your terminology, what you are really looking for is officially a security container, not a safe. Apparently, "gun safes" don't measure up to the criteria required to be an official safe.
Now, I have 2 of those exact Winchesters "safes".
Heres the first one I acquired: (3 yr old pic)
(pic deleted for space)
I'm very happy with mine.
Well - then I suppose I better revise my previous statement and say "Let's talk 'security containers'!"
[Beer]
funkfool
03-28-2010, 22:37
i work at Dick sporting goods part time we sell stack-on products!
Another thing to consider where are you going to put it? basement upstairs ect... the question is how you going to get it there if it weighs XXX number of pounds. what ever you do don't use the delivery service at dicks its out sourced and they charge basically half of what you are paying for the safe just to get it to your first floor. i bribed my friends with a steak dinner and borrowed my friend truck and filled it up with gas coasted me 100 bucks give or take with food and gas to get it where i wanted it.
my .02 coop
Thanks coop... more things to think about. Saw Dicks has a few on sale in the ad this weekend...
Do you happen to know if the Field and Stream model is really a stack-on product?
theGinsue
03-28-2010, 22:51
Now, once you decide on a "safe" for your firearms, consider keeping them all in silicon gun socks. They will actually increase the protection from moisture as well as fire.
Thanks coop... more things to think about. Saw Dicks has a few on sale in the ad this weekend...
Do you happen to know if the Field and Stream model is really a stack-on product?
no problem, yes it is a stack-on with just a field and stream logo on it same safe! field and stream is likes dicks name brand for example they just put there logo and name on it but stack-on makes it!
forgot to mention they are on sale often sorry about that glade you looked at the add!
also it is not waterproof but doesn't mean you cant make it water proof if you go in and look at one look at the 28 and 24 guns safes on where they put the water or fire proofing stuff you will see kind of what i am saying!
Seamonkey
03-29-2010, 00:50
So, gun safes. I need one.
I'm looking in the under $1000.00 range.
At least 24 gun...
Preferably at least 30min fire rating.
Waterproof?
Anyone have advice?
Safes to stay away from?
Good manufacturers?
Quality/Value?
I'm looking at this:
http://www.gunsafes.com/Winchester-Tradition-Series-Gun-Safe-30-Minute-Fire-Safe.html?
A friend recently purchase a Patriot Safe. We went to the Denver sportsman show when I was in CO in January and he talked to the different vendors but preferred Patriot. He got a discount from buying at the show - is there an upcoming show you may be able to attend and shop around?
http://www.patriotsafe.com/
The web site has "containers" above your price range but they may have a sale or discount one you like.
look at costco.
I have bought a couple from there, got a big 36 gun safe for about $850, maybe a little less. has 30 min fire rating on it
ChunkyMonkey
03-29-2010, 12:40
look at costco.
I have bought a couple from there, got a big 36 gun safe for about $850, maybe a little less. has 30 min fire rating on it
You missed the discount? [Tooth]
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yeah I saw that one and almost bought it, but it was a little small. if I get another one I want another BIG one[Beer]
ChunkyMonkey
03-29-2010, 13:00
I got that one.. it fits 24-26... Not bad for the price
I got that one.. it fits 24-26... Not bad for the price
yeah that is about the size of the other safe I bought (now it is my dads since I got the bigger one). I liked it a lot. I love the digital keypad. I never want to deal with a dial lock. I can be in my safe in under 2 seconds. who knows how long a manual lock would take.
funkfool
03-29-2010, 13:14
I love the digital keypad. I never want to deal with a dial lock. I can be in my safe in under 2 seconds. who knows how long a manual lock would take.
These require batteries, right... and a bypass key for when the battery dies?
Have you had to deal with that?
These require batteries, right... and a bypass key for when the battery dies?
Have you had to deal with that?
if the battery dies, you put in another one. the combo is stored. just pull the battery and put another one in and you are good to go. no bypass key to worry about. very simple.
funkfool
03-29-2010, 13:21
if the battery dies, you put in another one. the combo is stored. just pull the battery and put another one in and you are good to go. no bypass key to worry about. very simple.
Cool - I was misinformed re: key.
Cool - I was misinformed re: key.
it really is a great system...and depending on how much you get into your safe you really don't have to worry about it. you can even just replace the battery the same time you change out your smoke detector batteries and you have nothing to worry about.
even go so far as to buy a lithium...that thing will probably last 5 years
funkfool
03-29-2010, 13:29
Well - so far I'm leaning towards the Winchester Tradition Series 24 gun...
And thinking of purchasing it from Gunsafes.com
Not having much luck finding info on the company (Gunsafes.com) they seem to be just an intermediary site type thing... but best prices I've seen on them...
Well - so far I'm leaning towards the Winchester Tradition Series 24 gun...
And thinking of purchasing it from Gunsafes.com
Not having much luck finding info on the company (Gunsafes.com) they seem to be just an intermediary site type thing... but best prices I've seen on them...
are you a costco member?
the deal MB888 posted was great, especially with free delivery. they will drop it off at your curb, you have to get it in the house or garage or where you want it though.
With 3 guys and a appliance dolly it is a piece of cake. probably only 2 for the smaller 24 gun safes.
still make sure you get a master key in my opinion electronics are great but if it fails and it doesn't come with a key how do you get into the safe! now if they had a dial lock and electronic key pad on one safe that would be the safe i would buy![Tooth]
still make sure you get a master key in my opinion electronics are great but if it fails and it doesn't come with a key how do you get into the safe! now if they had a dial lock and electronic key pad on one safe that would be the safe i would buy![Tooth]
Yeah I was thinking about that as well...what if my electronic lock completely failed or malfunctioned then how would I get it....then again what would happen if my combo lock malfunctioned or became jammed or something.
guess it is a risk either way
I have a small pistol safe (Winchester e-safe) and it recently died on me. I need to check and see if I can send it in under warranty.
Yeah I was thinking about that as well...what if my electronic lock completely failed or malfunctioned then how would I get it....then again what would happen if my combo lock malfunctioned or became jammed or something.
guess it is a risk either way
lol agreed maybe plasma torch is next on the list! [LOL]
guess it is a risk either way
I've heard that you're fine as long as you have a sharp ax and a few minutes.
I've heard that you're fine as long as you have a sharp ax and a few minutes.
that is why I always have at least 1 gun out with a couple extra mags...just in case. I can always call a locksmith later.[Beer]
pickenup
03-29-2010, 14:23
Would an EMP, from a detonation, prevent you from getting into an electronic keypad safe?
Would an EMP, from a detonation, prevent you from getting into an electronic keypad safe?
I wouldn't think so
Would an EMP, from a detonation, prevent you from getting into an electronic keypad safe?
Or maybe more importantly, is whatever an EMP does to circuitry permanent? Could it be easily repaired?
The electronics in a key pad are relying on a battery for power. Batteries rely on internal chemical reactions to function and there-fore will not be a considering factor in an EMP. Depending on what electronics located in the keypad (cellenoids/etc [sp?]) it may or may not function. From my understanding of things, the cellinoids (sp?) used to move the locking bars can be operated on less than 12 volts (DC) power.
Lock only exist to keep honest people honest. Unless it's diamond plated, it can be smashed with a hammer/chisel, etc. Once inside, with a rudimental knowledge of electronics, one can trace the opening wires (and completely bypass the numbered keys) to the cellenoids or connection points. Attach a strong enough battery and pop, your safe is open. (You can acutally try this on your outside access garage door opener if you have one)
I personally think that a mechanical dial operation along with a key (key must be present to open with dial combo) is the best at deterring criminals. If it takes too long to open: Make a rubber key to keep in the slot and keep your dial one number from activation. Just make sure you reset and remove the key when you go on vacation! lol.
Bottom line is that your $4K top of the line, state of the electronic art "safe" can be opened with $30 worth of hammer, chisel, wire strippers and betteries. I think electronic safes are easier to open than traditional safes.
There are electronic safes that "trip" when sensors or other elements are deemed "damaged" (this includes you forgetting to change your batteries!!!). The ONLY way to open then is to cut.
funkfool
03-29-2010, 15:10
(cellenoids/etc [sp?])
You're looking for solenoids.
If you can wait for black friday, buy your safe then.
My friend and I shopped around for about 4 months before black friday. Really comparing the specs/features and qualities in the lower price range. We decided on the Stack-On (Field and stream version) 24 gun safe. I wanted the 28 gun but it was too big of a price jump for the little bit bigger of a safe.
On black friday the price went down to 450.00 with a 50.00 mail in rebate. We found a Big R ad for the same safe for 400.00 in store. Dicks matched it, plus still gave us the rebate forms, and they were running a 20.00 dicks gift card with purchases of 200.o0 or more or something like that.
So I essentially got the safe for 330.00. I am VERY happy with it for that price. I just got my rebate check about 2 weeks ago. I procrastinated on the form filing. :-)
Oh.... I should add that we were looking at the stack ons, the Lowes Centurions and i think Home depots safes as well. Definately think the stack ons were the best quality / bang for buck.
funkfool
03-29-2010, 16:51
If you can wait for black friday, buy your safe then.
My friend and I shopped around for about 4 months before black friday. Really comparing the specs/features and qualities in the lower price range. We decided on the Stack-On (Field and stream version) 24 gun safe. I wanted the 28 gun but it was too big of a price jump for the little bit bigger of a safe.
On black friday the price went down to 450.00 with a 50.00 mail in rebate. We found a Big R ad for the same safe for 400.00 in store. Dicks matched it, plus still gave us the rebate forms, and they were running a 20.00 dicks gift card with purchases of 200.o0 or more or something like that.
So I essentially got the safe for 330.00. I am VERY happy with it for that price. I just got my rebate check about 2 weeks ago. I procrastinated on the form filing. :-)
WOW - incredible price!
Except - I don't think I can wait for the day after thanksgiving...
8 months...
My guns need protection!
(I could have them all condomized!)
[ROFL1]
If you can wait for black friday, buy your safe then.
My friend and I shopped around for about 4 months before black friday. Really comparing the specs/features and qualities in the lower price range. We decided on the Stack-On (Field and stream version) 24 gun safe. I wanted the 28 gun but it was too big of a price jump for the little bit bigger of a safe.
On black friday the price went down to 450.00 with a 50.00 mail in rebate. We found a Big R ad for the same safe for 400.00 in store. Dicks matched it, plus still gave us the rebate forms, and they were running a 20.00 dicks gift card with purchases of 200.o0 or more or something like that.
So I essentially got the safe for 330.00. I am VERY happy with it for that price. I just got my rebate check about 2 weeks ago. I procrastinated on the form filing. :-)
i know i worked that day i was up at 4 in the morning opening![Help][Bang][Bang] it was so crazy plus ammo was buy one get one free! we sold out of all are safes by i think it was around 12 ish we had 18 24gun safes and like 5 28 guns and like two 36s basicly we sold everything we had on the floor and stock room was gone besides a few floor models which cant be movied like the 45 gun safe! at the flatiorns dicks.
WOW - incredible price!
Except - I don't think I can wait for the day after thanksgiving...
8 months...
My guns need protection!
(I could have them all condomized!)
[ROFL1]
You can store them in my safe. :-) for a small nominal fee (ie: letting me cuddle with them at night and pop off a few rounds) hehe
i know i worked that day i was up at 4 in the morning opening![Help][Bang][Bang] it was so crazy plus ammo was buy one get one free! we sold out of all are safes by i think it was around 12 ish we had 18 24gun safes and like 5 28 guns and like two 36s basicly we sold everything we had on the floor and stock room was gone besides a few floor models which cant be movied like the 45 gun safe! at the flatiorns dicks.
Ya. I was quite conflicted about it this past year. I have always boycotted the stores on those days for 2 reasons. I refuse to deal with such a high population of oblivious, inconsiderate, people. Granted you run into a few every day, I wasn't about to subject myself to it exponentially. Second, I don't want to support employers forcing everyone to work such ungodly hours on the day after a holiday. In all reality, stores could throw a big sale any day of the year, have the normal open time and publicize it and still make out quite well. But they don't.... :(
Sadly this was one year where I felt I really needed a gun safe in preparation of getting room mates, and for that big of a steal, I couldn't pass up. I could have even passed 150.00 off or something.
So coop - Kudos to you for bending over for the american shopper.
theGinsue
03-29-2010, 20:02
is there an upcoming show you may be able to attend and shop around?
The next International Sportsmans Expo is not until next year.
theGinsue
03-29-2010, 20:04
look at costco.
I have bought a couple from there, got a big 36 gun safe for about $850, maybe a little less. has 30 min fire rating on it
Holy Shnikees. I had enough difficulty moving a 24 gun safe around. I can't imagine the 36 gun.
theGinsue
03-29-2010, 20:08
These require batteries, right... and a bypass key for when the battery dies?
Have you had to deal with that?
I've had one of my digital keypad safes for three years now. I haven't replaced the battery in it yet and get into the safe often. I had planned to be pro-active and replace the batteries this past daylight Savings Time change-over (I forgot).
theGinsue
03-29-2010, 20:12
are you a costco member?
the deal MB888 posted was great, especially with free delivery. they will drop it off at your curb, you have to get it in the house or garage or where you want it though.
With 3 guys and a appliance dolly it is a piece of cake. probably only 2 for the smaller 24 gun safes.
When it's time to move it, remember that the door does come off and go back on easily enough (with the door open, just lift it up off of the pins). move them separately - it makes a 2 person move - including down basement stairs - MUCH easier!
theGinsue
03-29-2010, 20:15
lol agreed maybe plasma torch is next on the list! [LOL]
Huh? [Shock]
[Help]
The heat inside the safe will build up enough to damage your firearms before you can get the door cut open.
theGinsue
03-29-2010, 20:19
WOW - incredible price!
Except - I don't think I can wait for the day after thanksgiving...
8 months...
My guns need protection!
(I could have them all condomized!)
[ROFL1]
You can store them in my safe. :-) for a small nominal fee (ie: letting me cuddle with them at night and pop off a few rounds) hehe
Just make sure he wipes them down completely BEFORE you handle them. (Yuck!)
Holy Shnikees. I had enough difficulty moving a 24 gun safe around. I can't imagine the 36 gun.
took 3 of us plus a appliance dolly and we were still straining....all I can say is I am glad none of us had a duece waiting or it would have ended up on my steps.
When it's time to move it, remember that the door does come off and go back on easily enough (with the door open, just lift it up off of the pins). move them separately - it makes a 2 person move - including down basement stairs - MUCH easier!
didn't try that, but it worked out just fine!
theGinsue
03-29-2010, 21:56
When it's time to move it, remember that the door does come off and go back on easily enough (with the door open, just lift it up off of the pins). move them separately - it makes a 2 person move - including down basement stairs - MUCH easier!
didn't try that, but it worked out just fine!
I didn't use that technique with my first Winchester safe, but I did do it with the second. It's difficult to find 2 friends to help you get those down into your basement - twice. I had to get more creative the second time around.
HBARleatherneck
03-30-2010, 06:09
http://denver.craigslist.org/for/1659408790.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/for/1638511088.html
this guy has had some good deals. Plus delivery to your house. Not in your house. Myself, being paranoid, I wouldnt want to have a person deliver my 60 gun safe. Then of course they know you have that many guns, and they have the means to move it.
My safe, will probably be sold with the house if I ever sell the house. I am not going to move it again.
http://denver.craigslist.org/for/1659408790.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/for/1638511088.html
this guy has had some good deals. Plus delivery to your house. Not in your house. Myself, being paranoid, I wouldnt want to have a person deliver my 60 gun safe. Then of course they know you have that many guns, and they have the means to move it.
My safe, will probably be sold with the house if I ever sell the house. I am not going to move it again.
those ads have been posted on CL for a long time, has anyone used them??
I just scored a badass cabinet. My future father-in-law works for a big company that is moving out of state and they are just tossing all kinds of crap away. it is a heavy sucker...probably 150 lbs, but it has a bunch of heavy duty shelves, rolling style doors that wrap bank into the cabinet. it is the new ammo cabinet[Coffee]
iamhunter
03-30-2010, 12:04
Ginsue, you have a severe post whoring problem.
Ginsue, you have a severe post whoring problem.
yes HE does[Swim]
has anyone checked out this place???
http://www.southwestlockandsafe.com/Safes-Home.html
I suggest a Sturdy http://www.sturdysafe.com/
Also any secure location is better then have no secure lock box for your guns.
my goal/dream is to have a monster room that is re-bar reinforced cement with a bank vault door as the entrance[Tooth]
ronaldrwl
03-31-2010, 10:10
has anyone checked out this place???
http://www.southwestlockandsafe.com/Safes-Home.html
The safes look good but wow! Did you watch the Lock Bumping video? That's scary how fast your door can be opened.
has anyone checked out this place???
http://www.southwestlockandsafe.com/Safes-Home.html
If the girl pictured comes with it, I"d say DO IT!!!!
The safes look good but wow! Did you watch the Lock Bumping video? That's scary how fast your door can be opened.
Its been around for awhile. I have some anti bump locks by Schlage. I bought them right after I closed on the house. Its not everything, but its something. Granted if they really want in, there are many other ways. I just want to keep the really easy way in from being possible.
oh, and that is why I generally carry in my house too... cus if someone did get in I still have a back up plan.
Oh wow... look... I've turned in to a post whore like someone else we've all seen.
hehe [Beer]
ronaldrwl
03-31-2010, 13:49
Oh wow... look... I've turned in to a post whore like someone else we've all seen.
hehe [Beer]
After seeing that video, I'm carring in the house as well. And at 150 post you have a long ways to go to catch up to "someone else".
If you really want security in your home... walk outside, pretend you don't own the place and just walk around it outside and look at everythign you see and say, how could I get in? What around here could I use to get in. I've thought about places people could free climb on the rock face thing, to the roof and into a window on the 2nd floor if it wasn't locked, or drop down through the basement and break a window since they will be visibly hidden and it should help muffle the noise, etc etc....
funkfool
04-08-2010, 21:57
Alright...
Research almost complete...
I was looking at the Big-R sale - a Liberty safe - Patriot Model (http://www.libertysafe.com/safe_colonial.php) (aka Colonial)23 gun for ~1250.00 after sale discount and tax...
BUT...
www.gunsafes.com (http://www.gunsafes.com) has the Winchester (http://www.gunsafes.com/Winchester-Ranger-Series-Gun-Safe-45-minute-24-Gun-Safe.html) ranger- delivered for 840.00 - but I haven't completed my research...
Also thinking about the Winchester Legacy Series (http://www.gunsafes.com/Winchester%20-Legacy-Series-Gun-Safes-1-Hour-Fire-Safes.html)
So - let's hear it:
Color sucks - not enough bolts - bad design - bad tumbler - bad lock -
Interior is crap...
Give it up ...
What do YOU think?
DocMedic
04-08-2010, 21:59
Alright...
Research almost complete...
I was looking at the Big-R sale - a Liberty safe - Patriot Model (http://www.libertysafe.com/safe_colonial.php) (aka Colonial)23 gun for ~1250.00 after sale discount and tax...
BUT...
www.gunsafes.com (http://www.gunsafes.com) has the Winchester (http://www.gunsafes.com/Winchester-Ranger-Series-Gun-Safe-45-minute-24-Gun-Safe.html) ranger- delivered for 840.00 - but I haven't completed my research...
Also thinking about the Winchester Legacy Series (http://www.gunsafes.com/Winchester%20-Legacy-Series-Gun-Safes-1-Hour-Fire-Safes.html)
So - let's hear it:
Color sucks - not enough bolts - bad design - bad tumbler - bad lock -
Interior is crap...
Give it up ...
What do YOU think?
What no screen door?
denvernative321
04-08-2010, 22:09
lock bumping????? forget that you guys have to see this before you head out and buy that 1000$ safe. knowing that any safe can be broken into with two redneck and two pry bars might change your mind on the fancy price tag
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBhOjWHbD6M
funkfool
04-11-2010, 00:53
OK. So I was at the big-r grand opening today and the gal right behind me won the safe
I told her I might be able to find a buyer
- cause it isn't the one I want. She won the 1000.00 centurion safe
Anyone?
OK. So I was at the big-r grand opening today and the gal right behind me won the safe
I told her I might be able to find a buyer
- cause it isn't the one I want. She won the 1000.00 centurion safe
Anyone?
think she will take $400 for it![Tooth] if so i'll buy it!
theGinsue
04-11-2010, 21:37
Keep in mind that she'll be in Colo Spr (and so will the safe).
You'll need a way to transport the safe up North.
funkfool
04-12-2010, 08:12
think she will take $400 for it![Tooth] if so i'll buy it!
Nah... I think minimum would be in the 75 to 85 % range but I don't want to suggest that I know what someone else would do.
I might be interested if she still has it, can you connect us?
funkfool
04-22-2010, 09:20
I might be interested if she still has it, can you connect us?
Let me see if I can find here number and call here - see if she still want's to sell it.
UPDATE: Still haven't made the purchase yet...
Falling into my usual MO of learning all there is to know, then finding what I want by searching high and low.... then back off and let the dust settle to see if I still think the one I found is the 'right' one.
We got safes guys. Browning Theftgaurd Marshall on sale 999.99. Also have a few other Browning safes on sale. A couple silver series and a tactical AR26.
We got safes guys. Browning Theftgaurd Marshall on sale 999.99. Also have a few other Browning safes on sale. A couple silver series and a tactical AR26.
who and where?
Grand Prix Guns in Littleton.
bit far for me to drag home, trying to find something local or order with shipping from Costco...
funkfool
04-22-2010, 10:10
Here (http://www.libertysafe.com/safe_centurion.php) is pretty much the one she won and like I said - she would probably start taking you serious at just above 700.00 - Buy - hey - I'm not her.
funkfool
04-22-2010, 10:12
We got safes guys. Browning Theftgaurd Marshall on sale 999.99. Also have a few other Browning safes on sale. A couple silver series and a tactical AR26.
Silver series (http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/gunsafes/detail.asp?value=001F&cat_id=160&type_id=48558)... I might be interested - but I am in Colorado Springs.
What is the sale all about?
Are you in the springs? We have a delivery guy that is awesome. This is his everyday job, to move gun safes. I would have to check on his pricing to move it down there. The boys in the shop would have better info if you want to call them. 303-532-2951 ask for Casey.
funkfool
04-26-2010, 16:10
I might be interested if she still has it, can you connect us?
I PM'ed you - re:This
CrufflerSteve
04-26-2010, 16:19
I haven't read this whole thread but I'm fond of my Zanotti armor safes. The modular part means that moving is easy. http://www.zanottiarmor.com/
Steve
funkfool
04-26-2010, 17:08
Hmmm - hadn't seen those before.
I was at a good friends in Houston a few weeks ago and he showed me his safe that he purchased 20 years ago. Dauuum was it a piece of fine machinery. Now I just need to save up for one.
http://www.graffundersafes.com/why.html
Aloha_Shooter
04-26-2010, 22:02
I got mine from Sportsmans Steel -- all the info you'd want to know at http://www.sportsmanssteelsafes.com/ . I'm very happy with mine.
Hey guys, just thought I would let you know... Browning Gun Safes on sale this saturday at GP Guns... 15% off of the sale price.
Theftgaurd Marshall TG23 - sale price $999.99
Silver Sereis SR26 - sale price $1789.99
Silver Sereis SR35 - sale price $1999.99
Theftgaurd Judge TG41- sale price $1689.99
Tactical Sereis AR26- $1999.99
[Beer]
Here (http://www.libertysafe.com/safe_centurion.php) is pretty much the one she won and like I said - she would probably start taking you serious at just above 700.00 - Buy - hey - I'm not her.
I would be interested in that safe for 700ish......let me know if she still has it and wants to sell it.
-J
if the battery dies, you put in another one. the combo is stored. just pull the battery and put another one in and you are good to go. no bypass key to worry about. very simple.
Ever wonder how your d-pad would do in a fire? I'll stick to the standard combo dial as I have no house apes around so I'm able to have a couple things out of the safe. Anyways I was just bumping this to let you folks know that costco is selling that Cannon for $579 again.
HBARleatherneck
07-21-2010, 09:19
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBhOjWHbD6M&feature=related
why you dont buy a crappy safe.
even I worry after watching this video. But, if I had less, I would really worry. The safe is in the video is the Liberty Centurion, which is at least as nice as most safes sold in sportsmans, gander, bass pro. I have never been to sams or costco, so I cant speak about them.
A crappy safe is better than no safe at all. Its just not very realistic for some folks to go and drop $5-$20k on a real safe to protect a few things. It took some time for me to get enough coin together to pick up the unit I have now but I still had to have something to get me by as I couldn't imagine just having all my stuff just laying around the house...this is where the crappy safes come in handy.
HBARleatherneck
07-21-2010, 11:42
i agree. that is why i saved up forever, for the one i just bought. i have another safe, but it is not fireproof. it is 3/8 plate body, with 1/2 plate door. it weighs 800 or so, without fireproofing.. my new one weighs over 1000. it has fireproofing but only 11guage body. i wish i could afford more. but, at least I made the attempt to stop the dirtbags.
usaa insures guns cheaper than the nra policy, at least in my experience. so that is who, i have a policy with.
funkfool
11-02-2010, 19:52
Ok - I started this thread 6+ months ago...
I researched this exhaustively...
Now- Finally!
I just ordered my safe...
I went with a Liberty Lincoln (http://www.libertysafe.com/safe_lincoln.php) 35 gun safe...
Why?
Transferrable Warranty...
16... count 'em 16.... 4 way 1.25" locks
90 min fire rating
ball bearing hard plate
A bunch more reasons that make this safe the best deal FOR ME...
Plus - I found a guy that does them at wholesale cost...
PM me if you are looking for a great safe... and a great deal.
http://www.libertysafe.com/images/products/s5_g13.jpg (http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/build_color.php?pg_id=13)
YES! I found my safe!
Woooo
There was much rejoicing...
[LOL]
Glad you found what you wanted...
congrats on finally getting your safe! have fun putting it where you want it! [Coffee]i know i did[ROFL1]
coop
Byte Stryke
11-02-2010, 21:05
I need a small 2-3 Gun Safe...
Small, Decent.
It doesn't have to stand up to an atomic Bomb or a Bulldozer.
Just be a deterrent and provide reasonable safety for my SINGLE AR and a few Handguns.
I don't need anything big enough to hide a small family of refugees in.
Suggestions:?
funkfool
11-02-2010, 22:47
Black Friday sales at Dicks.. etc...
Look online then expect 40% OFF for those sales re: small safe...
Note: i would say at least Half that stuff they have online isn't in the store FYI most the time the stuff online is only online and no store has them! i know cause i worked there and i answered a lot of phone calls! check to see what they have in stock in the store and go based of that!
Coop
Ok - I started this thread 6+ months ago...
I researched this exhaustively...
Now- Finally!
I just ordered my safe...
I went with a Liberty Lincoln (http://www.libertysafe.com/safe_lincoln.php) 35 gun safe...
Why?
Transferrable Warranty...
16... count 'em 16.... 4 way 1.25" locks
90 min fire rating
ball bearing hard plate
A bunch more reasons that make this safe the best deal FOR ME...
Plus - I found a guy that does them at wholesale cost...
PM me if you are looking for a great safe... and a great deal.
http://www.libertysafe.com/images/products/s5_g13.jpg (http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/build_color.php?pg_id=13)
YES! I found my safe!
Only a few weeks away from black Friday [Tooth]
I need a small 2-3 Gun Safe...
Small, Decent.
It doesn't have to stand up to an atomic Bomb or a Bulldozer.
Just be a deterrent and provide reasonable safety for my SINGLE AR and a few Handguns.
I don't need anything big enough to hide a small family of refugees in.
Suggestions:?
I've read that if you install drywall inside of your safe that you will have a fireproof minute rating; but I don't know the minute time.
Plus, a 90% all steel AK is much more fire resistant than a aluminum AR-15; besides the barrel.
can't wait to see whats going on sale. If anyone down south (aurora/centennial/etc) wants to camp/BS in line, LMK. I will more than likely be at dicks waiting for a safe on black friday.
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