Talk to me about big 'ol gun safes

[sic_semper_tyrannis]

I am long overdue for a real gun safe for all my crap. So far I've been using a cheapo Stack-On that isn't even fire rated, and putting my faith in my homeowners & Armscare insurance in the event of bad juju. That's no longer good enough, and I want a real safe. A big one that can hold all my long guns, cases (and cases & cases & cases) of ammo, and other household valuables. I anticipated a budget of ~$1k for such a purchase, but after doing some research it seems like I might have to spend a good deal more than that. What is everyone out there using? Where did you get it? How much? How did you move & install it? Any recommendations? I would much prefer to purchase locally instead of worrying about shipping. I do not need the "top of the line" anything, nor do I want the bottom budget deal. I guess you could say I'm looking for a "mid-range" safe. I think. Thanks.

[02ducky]

Talk with Opie11 he has some and delivers them as well. I have 800lb safe that I bought years ago from somebody broke into my house and shot it with a shotgun. Only damage was from the pellets flying all over the place. Well worth the investment IMHO.

Have you though about using the stack on for your ammo?

[stevew]

I went with Patriot:
http://www.patriotsafe.com/
Prices are on the website. Had them deliver it. Happy with it. Made in Usa. Fire rated.

[TFOGGER]

Mine is a Cannon, from the guy in Berthoud..

http://www.highplainssafe.com/

[HoneyBadger]

Please use the search function... There are probably 50 threads exactly like this one already.

[sellersm]

Click on "Advanced Search" and type the word "safe" in and search. Discussed many times here, with very good discussions! Here's a sample: http://www.ar-15.co/threads/37812-Ne...-which-and-why

Dang it HoneyBadger, ya beat me to it!!

[Aloha_Shooter]

I got my gun safe (4' wide by 6' tall by 2' deep) from Sportsman's Steel in Utah. http://sportsmansteelsafes.com/front...-gun-safe.html

• 2" Jig-Saw Door - 90 Min Fire
• 2.25" Thick Fire Walls
• 2" Step Door - 5 3/4" Overall Thickness
• 5 Prong Spindle Wheel - Gold or Silver
• Pistol Holsters on Door
• Royal Interior - All Walls Carpet
• Two Relockers - Brass-Arm & Indep.
• Anniversary Silk-Screen Pin-stripe
• Double Fireproofing (Door and Body)
• 4-Level Spring-Loaded Relocker
• Main Expand Gasket - Polusal®

• Change Combo Key / Feature
• Brass-Arm Relocker in Lock
• Sargent & Greenleaf Combo Lock & Key (American-Made) Optional: LG-1 Digital Lock (American-Quick-Access)
• Top & Bottom Bolt System
• Double Expand Gaskets & Bolt Down Kit
• Convert Interior (Guns & Shelves - Extra gun rack)
• Life Time Warranty -- Includes Fire Warranty

I got the digital lock. Think I paid around $3400 but they're on sale right now for $3000. They delivered to my garage door and the deliveryman was actually kind enough to drop it just inside the garage door where I was going to place it anyway.

[Rooskibar03]

IMHO Liberty is the way to go. But brand aside what ever size you think you need, get bigger. My safe is only a year old and its full and I swore there was no way that was going to happen.

[TAR31]

IMHO Liberty is the way to go. But brand aside what ever size you think you need, get bigger.

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[hghclsswhitetrsh]

Liberty fatboy.