Gun Safes

[handloader1]

I am thinking of purchasing a safe. What is the best safe can I purchase with about $1200.00. What about fire protection, do I need more protection than 1200 degreese for a half hour? I now nothing about safes. Thanks in advance.

[CalNewbie]

Check out a gun show. The show in my area had a few companies lines represented. It was a good chance to compare the different models. I've seen the suggestion to try to make a deal on one of the floor models, and have them drop it off after the show closes. Guess that'd only work if you lived close to the show.

[ranitro]

the higher fire protection the heavier the safe this may be a factor for you .also note the higher the price for 90min vs 30min,but check with our local fire department for advice i have heard some heavy safes on second floors colapsing and warping the seal of the safe if this occurs you belongings will be damaged by water or fire. and if u go with the heavy safe in the basement- flooding can be a issue and humidty is a high facter harder to control.

ralph anifiotis

[trailer]

I don't have a gun safe but was looking into it. Have you checked Remington's line of gun safes. Go to there wed site www.remington.com/default and check under accessories. They cover some questions that Ranitor had brought up. You can also go to www.sentrysafe.com/guns.cfm? for more information. This information may help in your choice.

[Ruger-Redhawk]

Check out the Browning line or Liberty models. I have a old ProSteel vault who is or was making them for Browning.My ProSteel isn't fireproof but the Liberty is fireproof.My Liberty model is the Jefferson 23 which was a new model last year when I bought it.I caught it on sale for 900.00 MSRP is around 1200.00 if I remember right.BassPro has several different models and runs sales on occasions.Buying a safe is a lifetime investment.Make sure you get one that will allow your collection to grow.They seem to shrink very quickly.Sam's Club carries a Remington (Made by Granite sp? safe company.) It's fireproof and runs around I believe 900.00 or 995.00. Looks like a well made safe.It could be the best money you ever spend.
Ruger Redhawk

..... A Proud NRA Life Member since 1977 .....Ruger Redhawk

Edited by - ruger-redhawk on 02/10/2003 17:16:43

[PaJack]

handloader1...Do you have a SAM'S CLUB near buy? I was at one yesterday and they have a Winchester safe for $799.00! I thought it was a good deal...<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

Hunt Safe!

Jack

[WV Hunter]

There are alot of good safes out there. The majority have the same features, and they all will tell you they are the best. Personally I have an American Security safe. Check www.scottsoutdoors.com for them. I think Natchez sells them too. Hard to beat for the money. The only thing I can recommend is get one bigger than you think you'll need. You'll be glad you did.

I have a medallion and do like it. But since my house has been on fire before, it is a worry for me. The local liberty dealer near me got ahold of a liberty safe that has been thru a house fire and the inside is unharmed but the outside is toasted. If I had it to do over, I would have got the 45 min. liberty safe. It costs an extra 400 than your budget but wish I did that. It would have cost me an extra 150 dollars over the medallion.

[dep214]

i have a john deere safe made by liberty. it is fire proof for 1200 degrees for some period of time. weighs 550 lbs and very nice. this will cost you about $1200 plus a delivery fee.much better than browning and doors made better. i was looking at a browning before buying this one.

[roman]

I recently checked into some and I like the Cannon safes.
* The steel was thicker
* The door had more lugs
* Hinges are on the INSIDE

Now get this one

** The other brands Fire Proofing insulation starts at the bottom of the safe and stops a foot from the top.
OK, I have been a firefighter for 18 years but I bet you know where the safe will be the hottest in a structure fire.