RE: Gun Safes
I have been looking for one as well. Depending on your location you can save quite a bit of moneyIF you can find a used one for sale. I've seen a couple Brownings go on eBay for $500 or more less than a new one. Only catch is finding one close enough you can go get it yourself. I looked at a Cannon at my local Tractor Supply store. It was $689 I think. It was pretty nice for the price. It took the employees about 10 minutes to open it for me. They weren't used to the 4 left turns, 3 right turns etc, turning of the tumbler. I guess the electronic locks are nice but some say they won't last as long as a tumbler.
I want to get one to keep my kids away from my guns when they get older. I wouldn't feel comfortablewhen their friendscome into my house. Kids are kids, I'll admit I was in my dads gun cabinet plenty of times and he never knew it. I lived in the country then, now I live in a small city. My kids will learn all about gun safety when they get older. I know I could probably get into my pine gun cabinet with a butter knife if I tried hard enough. (Not good)
I had a chance to buy a used Browning Medallion locally for $800. They are very nice. It had some marks on it but was still in great shape. I tried to trade and bargain with the guy and ended up losing it.[:@]
I'm tryin to decide if I want to wait and try to get a Browning or whatever else I can find used or buy the Cannon from Tractor Supply (they have 10% off specials from time to time).
Try eBay, craigslist or other forums like this one. They are out there, you just have to be lucky enough to live nearby. Good luck.
Mike